 is the author of covering hiking and climbing in Colorado. He is a graduate of Marist College and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
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This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.
Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.
The footage is breathtaking
14,438-foot Mount Elbert offers accessible routes ascending to the highest point in the Rockies. Here's the best way to tackle this trek.
Guidebook author and local resident James Dziezynski highlights the coolest mountain hikes and scrambles in the Colorado Rockies
After 25 years of hiking in his hometown of Boulder, guidebook author James Dziezynski reveals his all-time favorite treks in the area. Plus, he’s included downloadable GPX files, parking intel, trail beta, gear and weather tips, and more.
With access to one of the islands’ best-rated beaches and a 175-mile oceanfront trail, Pacific views from every guest room, and a mouthwatering macadamia-nut sundae, this property is paradise defined for our hiking-happy writer
A peek into local community-based races ranging from turkey trots to ultras
Healthy human snacks don’t always translate well for pups. Veterinarian Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, shares what treats are okay—and which should be avoided.
Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, gives us the rundown on dog first-aid kit essentials, as well as how to respond to several common backcountry canine medical situations
Two humongous male grizzly bears square off in one of the craziest, most mesmerizing battles caught on video