Author: Nathan Van Dyne nathan.vandyne@gazette.com
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Bears, golf and The Broadmoor: A tradition with deep roots continues at the U.S. Senior Open
In the storied annals of The Broadmoor, it seems only fitting that historians recall a black bear and a golf course from the very beginning. To be sure, hotel founder Spencer Penrose carried an affinity for both. In 1916, two years before he would open his Grand Dame of the Rockies, Penrose received a black…
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Uncovering a pristine scene on west side of Pikes Peak
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “You can’t get too much winter in the winter.” — Robert Frost Colorado harbors a bit of a secret. It’s a secret the ritzy resorts aren’t eager to share and one the westward masses seem largely uninterested in learning. But it’s a fact that bears…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado 14ers in one fell swoop
Belford-Oxford-Missouri loop Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail…
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This route bags three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in…
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Happy Trails: This Teller County loop is easy on the eyes — and the lungs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Divide Loop Trail Higher elevations don’t always bring higher levels of difficulty. Most hikers will enjoy a high-altitude “walk in the park” at this mostly undemanding trail in Teller County. While the loop sits above…
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Happy Trails: Get your fill of fall colors on this trail just west of Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LIFE | North Catamount Reservoir Play Video 00:00 00:00 spaceplay / pause qunload | stop ffullscreen shift + ←→slower / faster ↑↓volume mmute ←→seek . seek to previous 12… 6 seek to 10%, 20% ……
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Happy Trails: This southern Colorado mountain could be just the challenge you’re seeking
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A herd of bighorn sheep enjoys a sunny afternoon in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in southern Colorado on July 1, 2020. (Video by Nathan Van Dyne, The Gazette; photos by Mark Reis, Special to The Gazette) { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”, “name”: “Bighorn Bash in Colorado”, “description”: “A herd of bighorn sheep enjoys…
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This southern Colorado mountain could be just the challenge you’re seeking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A herd of bighorn sheep enjoys a sunny afternoon in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in southern Colorado on July 1, 2020. (Video by Nathan Van Dyne, The Gazette; photos by Mark Reis, Special…
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Organizers pull plug on 2020 Colorado Classic pro cycling event
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Classic organizers on Friday canceled the 2020 edition of the women’s professional cycling race. After expressing hope last month of conducting the four-day road race in August with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place, RPM…
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Happy Trails: Maybe the best Colorado Springs-area hike that you haven’t tried
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wanna get away? From the noise. From the news. From the nuisances that sometimes come with life. Then get lost in nature on this trail that checks off so many boxes for hiking enthusiasts. It’s challenging, with a fair share of climbing spread over 9.5…