Last Friday, a slew of journalists hit the slopes at Copper Mountain to dust off the cobwebs and test out some of Kästle new 2008 skis. The conditions couldn’t have been better with over five trails open, no lift lines, and clear skis. Journalists were able to test out several skis while taking numerous laps [...]
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ESC and InPower Systems Launch Smarterbuilding.com
Colorado-based Electronic Systems Consultants and InPower Systems are pleased to announce the launch of Smarterbuilding.com. Launching today, Smarterbuilding.com will connect professional architects, designers and alternative energy experts with enthusiasts and consumers to discuss progressive building projects and ideas that push the boundaries of innovation in technology, materials and energy. The blog will be an open [...]
Dav in Drag
Just when you thought you have seen Chris Davenport at his best, he comes dressed to impress for the sixth annual NEPSA Video Awards in Aspen, Thursday night. To see more of Davenport, make sure you check out Saturday night’s Matchstick Productions, Claim, here in Aspen where one hopes to see Chris in his normal [...]
In Love with a Shoe
Newton Running is a little Boulder shoe company that has been making big waves in the running shoe world since their launch two years ago. Along the way they’ve garnered an evangelical following of runners who sing the shoe’s praises…sometimes literally. One happy customer liked her shoes so much that she penned lyrics to a [...]
The carbon footprint of a 6 pack of beer
Have you ever pondered what the carbon footprint is of a 6-pack of beer? New Belgium has…read about it here:
Start Slow and Taper
Pssshhhhh… 80 miles! When I think of 80 miles, I think of: An hour and a half car ride. A long weekend road bike ride with more flats than steeps. A multi-day raft trip with a bunch of friends. But when my friend and colleague, Kara Armano proposed that we do an 80-mile mountain bike [...]
That's Why It's Called the Witching Hour
Some dry fly action on the Roaring Fork River at 9:05 pm on Friday. 19″ Rainbow Trout. Sure am glad I didn’t quit when it got dark. Something tells me this fish doesn’t come out from hiding until after the sun goes down.
National Geographic Adventure Adds Carbondale to 'Best List'
The September issue of National Geographic Adventure named our home of Carbondale, CO. a “Power Player” on the Where To Live and Play list for 2008, not yet online. Veteran writers Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville name Carbondale as the break out winner of the Rockies region for “Adventure 24/7″. From the article- Carbondale’s urban [...]
Glenwood Unleashes a Monster
For most, the term “manmade whitewater” conjures up images of places like Water World in Denver and family innertube rides like the Ragin’ Colorado. But, for kayakers in Glenwood Springs, manmade whitewater and the ragin’ Colorado now have a whole different meaning…epic surf wave.
Nite Ize SpokeLit Lights Up Carbondale
Backbone Media’s hometown of Carbondale, Colorado is anything but boring. Our little mountain town is inspired by any excuse to get outside and play. The full moon is no exception. Every month all the town “skidz” converge for a ruckus ride through town on their funkiest cruiser bikes decorated with the coolest lights and gadgets. [...]
