In most mountain towns outdoor adventure is everywhere. From peak bagging to first tracks to long scenic rides, the opportunities are endless. For mountain sport athletes, the pursuit of challenge and excellence is strong, and yet navigating the mountain of advice to sustain these efforts can be exhausting. Here to help is Carbondale’s pioneering mountain […]
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Carbondale resident set to embark on transcontinental ride benefiting stroke survivors
It’s 4am, your alarm is buzzing and two choices arise: hit snooze or rally. For Carbondale resident Dan Blake, the decision is clear. Four in the morning or not, it’s time to rise and go after your dreams. “There is no separation between thought and action — you’ve got to execute,” said Blake. “There’s no […]
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Running coach and ultra-athlete Zoë Rom reflects on Valley’s athletic culture
In the Roaring Fork Valley, one need only go for coffee to encounter an acquaintance who participates at a high level in outdoor sports. Each year, countless local residents podium at trail races and in various snow sport competitions. The Sopris Sun receives more tips lauding sports accomplishments of siblings, children, parents and friends than […]