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There must have been at least fifty, maybe sixty of them parading through Nederland. Graders, bulldozers, all kinds of heavy equipment. And the people of Nederland showed up to pay their respects to this native born son and all the work he did for his community. What a fitting tribute…
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The snow seemed to get deeper and deeper. At one point, I planted my pole to the side of my snowshoes, and it sunk all the way up to my wrist. Thank God, that Bryon broke trail, each snowshoe sinking deep into the fluff. It also took all the guesswork…
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“So, you’re a ski instructor? Can I get some free tips so I can teach my daughter?” A common refrain from friends or new acquaintances. A little secret from the “professional” ski instructor. Just bite the bullet and enroll them in a proper ski lesson. I say this not because…
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What’s the most dangerous outdoor sport in Colorado? This question posed by a listener on Colorado Public Radio got me thinking about all the things I like to do outside. She specifically asked because her child wanted to learn downhill skiing, and stories of people dying after hitting a tree…
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