Outdoor experiences are for everyone. Here are the local businesses that are ready to help you get outside in Estes Park and the accessible trails you won’t want to miss. Getting outside, in one way or another, is a key part of a trip to Estes Park for many. Simply being outside provides a sense of…
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Don’t drive Old Fall River Road. Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road’s unpaved sister, is closed to vehicle traffic early October through late June. With no cars to limit your view or slow you down, the twists, turns and arguably, the views, are better from good ol’ OFRR. The road itself is dirt…
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There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to fly fishing – those pesky flies don’t cast themselves – but don’t let that stop you. Fly fishers always look so peaceful, wading into rivers and methodically casting their lines, patiently waiting to hook their next fish. Have you caught yourself…
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By our friends at the Estes Park Mountain Shop Where there’s a will, there’s a way – while you might not think it’s possible right now, join the local diehards and get your first ascents of the year this spring. As winter melts away, enjoy the change of season (before the summer crowds) by tying in…
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Spoiler alert: It’s more than you think. In the Rockies, “spring” is a relative term. Winter’s grasp may have loosened, but summer’s golden glory is still a ways off. That’s life in the mountains. In fact, March is Colorado’s snowiest month—and April isn’t far behind. So, while much of the rest of…
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In Estes Park, winter sport means people-powered snowsports in the backcountry – like backcountry skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing – activities where you use your own energy rather than a ski lift. There is nothing like being in the backcountry in the winter…
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Estes Park and its mountainous surroundings inspire so many people in so many ways. In our new “Estes Inspired” video series, we explore this phenomena with locals and visitors whose time here changed them. In our first episode, we kick off with professional climber Tommy Caldwell who says his time…
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A lot of fun and adventure happens at higher altitudes: Take Estes Park, Colorado, which sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet. It’s located just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the highest national parks in the U.S., where you’ll find Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road…
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Build a vacation around learning how to adventure in the great outdoors around Estes Park. Here's how. Hiking Hiking may seem intimidating to those who haven’t hiked much, or at all, and frankly that’s not a bad thing. Hiking in the high country comes with inherent risks not typical for lower…
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"Jess Sporte draws a lot of attention when she's climbing outdoors. She doesn't mind, but she also wishes it wasn't such a big deal. What's the fuss? Well, Jess is an amputee, living her life with one leg instead of two." A member of the US Paraclimbing Team, Jess and some friends made a trip to…
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