Editor's Note: Jacob Moon is a self-taught freelance photographer, who has always had an insatiable curiosity for the natural world. Jake spent his time as an Athlete in Residence in Estes exploring with his wife and daughter after road tripping in their van and linking up with Chris Brinlee Jr. for…
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Editor's Note: Brody Leven is a unique mountain maniac. He’s a professional ski mountaineer who prefers climbing to descending. His time as an Athlete in Residence in Estes was full-value. He ran trails, climbed rocks, and skied big lines in Rocky Mountain National Park. By Brody Leven There’s no…
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Editor's Note: Professional ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich was one of Estes Park's inaugural Athletes in Residence. She spent her time in Estes rehabbing a torn ACL, visiting friends, and prepping for an expedition to Mt. Everest By Caroline Gleich Estes Park has a knack of instilling passion and…
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If you’re doing anything, and not posting it on Instagram, what’s the point of doing it? Kidding--we love good, authentic outdoor experiences and digital detox--but in the "pics or it didn't happen" ethos, we wanted to share some of our favorite places around Estes to induce severe FOMO in your…
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Wandering in and out of shops with a treat in hand is a quintessential mountain town experience. And when there is a river involved? Even better. Estes Park’s Riverwalk is not-to-miss. Both Fall River and the Big Thompson River flow along the backside of Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park’s main street, and…
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Some mountain names are clearly some lucky person’s surname while others make you stop and wonder. While inhabitants prior to when the West was won had logical names for area features, (Colorado’s Rocky Mountains were called the Bald Mountains and Longs Peak and Mount Meeker were collectively called…
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Estes Park, Colorado is one of the finest places in America to see an incredible range of wildflowers. Once the snow begins to melt in early summer, the wildflowers don’t take long to pop out. Higher elevations are often snow-covered into July, but closer to town, you’ll find posies in June. As a…
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