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Best Fly-Fishing Gear for Colorado Beginners: Complete Starter KitsNew to fly fishing? A complete rod-and-reel combo gets you on the water without piecing gear together. Here are the beginner starter…Read the guide →Best Hiking Boots for Colorado: Waterproof Picks for Men & WomenThe right boots make Colorado’s rocky trails and 14er talus a joy instead of a slog. Here are our waterproof hiking boot…Read the guide →Best Ski Jackets & Snow Pants for ColoradoYour outer shell is your armor against Colorado cold and snow. Here are the ski jackets and snow bibs we trust, for…Read the guide →Best Tents for Colorado Camping & BackpackingA good tent means a dry, warm, wind-protected night. Here are the backpacking tents we trust for Colorado, from a budget pick…Read the guide →Best Sleeping Bags & Pads for Colorado CampingColorado nights get cold even in summer. Here are our sleeping bag and pad picks for mountain camping, plus how to choose…Read the guide →Best Snowshoes for Colorado: Budget to Premium PicksSnowshoeing is the easiest way into Colorado’s winter backcountry. Here are our snowshoe picks from a budget all-in-one kit to a premium…Read the guide →Best Car Emergency Kit for I-70 & Colorado Winter DrivingI-70 in winter means storms, closures, and the occasional hours stuck in a canyon. A good car kit turns an emergency into…Read the guide →Best Snow Chains & Traction Devices for I-70When I-70 goes to a Traction or Chain Law, you need approved traction on your tires. Here are the easy-on options that…Read the guide →Best Hiking Day Packs for Colorado: Day Hikes to OvernightsThe right pack carries water, layers, and the ten essentials without wrecking your back. Here are our picks — a budget packable…Read the guide →Best Hiking Poles for Colorado: Budget to Quality PicksTrekking poles save your knees on Colorado descents and add stability on scree and stream crossings. Here are the poles we trust,…Read the guide →Where to Stay in Summit County, Colorado: Towns, Lodging & TipsSix towns and four ski resorts in a 20-minute radius. Here is how to pick your Summit County base by budget, resort,…Read the guide →Best Time to Visit Breckenridge: A Month-by-Month GuideBreckenridge is a true year-round town. Here is when to go for the best snow, the fewest crowds, summer hiking, fall colors,…Read the guide →Vail vs. Breckenridge: Which Colorado Ski Town Is Right for You?Vail and Breckenridge are both on the Epic Pass and 30 minutes apart. Here is how they compare on terrain, price, town…Read the guide →Best Ski Goggles for Colorado: Budget to Premium (Smith, Oakley & More)Ski goggles for Colorado at every price — from budget anti-fog OTG to premium Smith ChromaPop and Oakley Prizm — plus how…Read the guide →Best Base Layers for Colorado Skiing: Budget to Premium, Men & WomenThe base layer makes or breaks a cold ski day. Merino base layers for Colorado at every price, for men and women…Read the guide →Best Ski Gloves for Colorado: Budget to Premium, Men & WomenWarm, waterproof ski gloves for Colorado at every price point, for men and women — from budget picks to premium Gordini and…Read the guide →Best Snow Boots for a Colorado Winter Trip: Warm, Waterproof PicksSki boots are miserable to walk in and a Colorado mountain town is all snow and ice. Here are the warm, waterproof…Read the guide →Altitude Sickness in Colorado: How to Prevent It (and What to Do)Summit County sits above 9,000 feet, and altitude sickness catches a lot of visitors off guard. Here is how to prevent it,…Read the guide →Epic vs. Ikon Pass for Colorado: Which Is Worth It?The Epic and Ikon passes split Colorado's big resorts between them — here's which mountains each covers, how the access differs, and…Read the guide →I-70 Ski Traffic Survival Guide: How to Beat the Mountain DriveI-70 between Denver and the ski resorts is notorious. Here's when to drive (and when not to), the chain-law basics, the chokepoints,…Read the guide →What to Pack for a Colorado Ski Trip: The Complete ChecklistThe complete Colorado ski trip packing list — how to layer for the cold, protect your hands and face, and handle the…Read the guide →Colorado 14er Gear List: What We Carry Above 14,000 FeetThe gear that earns its weight above treeline — from the ABC watch whose barometer warns of storms to the poles that…Read the guide →Camping & Backpacking Gear for Colorado: What to BringHow to sleep warm above 10,000 feet — the tent, bag, pad, and layering system we pack for cold high-country nights across…Read the guide →Altitude & Sun Kit for Colorado: Beat the Thin Air and High-UV SunColorado’s thin air and high-UV sun catch flatlanders off guard. Here’s the exact kit we hand every visitor to stay comfortable, hydrated,…Read the guide →