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Keeping social and active with the 100 Club

by James Steindler August 23, 2023November 17, 2023

The 100 Club is a little-known secret here in the Valley, and perhaps that’s because you must have a trained ear to catch wind of it. It’s a boys and […]

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Spring Gulch Trail System expanded

by Will Buzzerd February 22, 2023November 17, 2023

As of the new year, the Spring Gulch Trail System has opened six new kilometers (3.7 miles) of high-elevation, cross-country skiing trails, with the intention of extending both early and […]

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Redstone to McClure Pass Trail winds toward implementation

by Raleigh Burleigh February 22, 2023November 17, 2023

On Jan. 27, a year after receiving comments on a draft environmental assessment, the White River National Forest (WRNF) published its final environmental assessment and draft decision notice for the […]

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Responsible recreation begins with education

by Jeanne Souldern July 13, 2022November 17, 2023

National Forest Week (July 11-17) was started four years ago by the National Forest Foundation to “celebrate our incredible 193-million-acre National Forest System and all the benefits it provides to […]

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Locals rep at Outdoor Retailer show

by Will Sardinsky June 22, 2022November 17, 2023

Many familiar faces could be spotted at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver earlier this month. Lindsay Jones, local artist, checks out the topo designs at Garmin. Chris Brandt, Red […]

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Red Hill survey results are in!

by Olivia Emmer June 22, 2022November 17, 2023

Carbondale’s much-loved trail system on Red Hill is now seeing more than 70,000 visits a year. That’s according to Davis Farrar, a member of the volunteer group, the Red Hill […]

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Wading in: Ballot Issue A

by Raleigh Burleigh March 16, 2022November 17, 2023

In addition to electing three trustees and Carbondale’s next mayor, town residents have the opportunity to approve replacing the John M. Fleet Pool, named for a former Carbondale mayor, with […]

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Red Hill trails need “TLC”

by Kathleen Shannon May 26, 2021November 17, 2023

The trails in Carbondale’s Red Hill Recreation Area are loved. If that’s not clear from the jammed parking lot, there’s evidence along the trails themselves. Crumbling paths between switchbacks are […]

Earth Day Yoga with ACES & O2

by 1blankuser April 20, 2021

In collaboration with O2, we are thrilled to host a special yoga class to celebrate Earth Day with renowned yoga instructor, Alexa Kubica. By facilitating the connection of mind, body, […]

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Increased use equals increased care for local trails

by Raleigh Burleigh March 31, 2021November 17, 2023

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) opened project season registration to members on Thursday, April 1. Beginning April 16, the general public is welcome to sign up to help out too, […]

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