A Weekend Guide to Backpacking Refrigerator Gulch Loop
Lost Creek Wilderness is one of the more secluded, less praised wilderness areas, but trust us when we say it’s perfect for backpacking. With an easy permit pro...
Taylor Sienkiewicz
8 Challenging Hikes for the Avid Hiker
When it comes to knocking off epic hikes, Coloradans are a rare breed. Whether you're a transplant or a native, there are a few major hikes that are definitely ...
How to Plan a Weekend Backpacking Trip and 7 Nearby Trails to Try
With the snow melting across the front range at last, it's finally backpacking season. Camping is fun, but backpacking gets you deeper into the mountains and al...
Earth Treks Brings Climbing Stars to Englewood For Climbing Competition
Tuesday's The Hang, an indoor bouldering competition hosted by Earth Treks, brought an estimated 500 attendees, climbing "legends," and competing climbers from ...
Why People Are Running Down Colfax This Weekend
This weekend, Colfax Avenue, the Cherry Creek Trail, the Denver Zoo and Sloan's Lake will be filled with thousands of runners for Denver's Colfax Marathon. With...
10 Melted Hikes You Can Do Now
Pending another snowpocalypse, winter is finally thawing out and we're itching to get back on the trails and do some hiking. While 14ers aren't quite ready for ...
13 Waterfalls to Hike to This Spring
As the snow melts, you're probably getting the itch to go hiking again. But snow melting also means one great thing for hikes — waterfalls are in full force. Fr...
How to Spend a Winter Weekend Camping in Moab
We don't know about you, but we're feeling the winter blues. While the Colorado mountains are beautiful with all the snow, a weekend trip to a warm(er) place wa...
How to Spend 5 Days in Belize for $500
Over winter? Us too. But a tropical vacation has a habit of breaking the bank. That is, until you look at travel budgets for migrating south to Belize. The tiny...
What’s Happening at Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland this Weekend
One of the funkiest annual events hits Colorado this weekend in Nederland. Frozen Dead Guy Days is a celebration of the cryopreservation of the town's "grandpa,...
What You Missed at the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup in Downtown Denver
This weekend, ice climbers from all over the world descended — or rather ascended — on Civic Center Park to compete in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Finals. T...
9 Best Kept Secrets and Local Tips For Exploring A-Basin
No-frills, difficult terrain, and mostly locals make up the A-Basin we all know and love. But whether you're a veteran to the ski area or are just getting your ...
Taylor Sienkiewicz
Freelance Writer
Taylor was born and raised in the greater Sacramento area of northern California. She moved to Denver as a student at DU and is an editorial intern at 303 Magazine. She has a passion for journalism and niche writing. She loves all thing outdoors that Colorado has to offer including hiking (extra points for fourteeners), running and bouldering. As a vegan Taylor has a love of colorful food and loves to explore the different ways Denver cooks its plants. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook .