Published on NRS Duct Tape Diaries, and Down River Digest on June 30th, 2019 We want our kids to be safe, but we also want them to grow up loving the rivers and experiencing challenges. So, even though we could talk ourselves out of even leaving the house because of risks like bad drivers, ticks,... Continue Reading →
Don’t be Milton…
Published on the NRS Duct Tape Diaries, June 8, 2019. I glanced desperately from the clipboard in the ranger’s hand, back to my boat, then up to her expectant face. Did I have three oars with each boat? The feeling before I could muster an answer was the real-life equivalent of that dream where you... Continue Reading →
Return to Dirt Brings Adaptive Sports to the Backcountry
Published on March 15 on TheDyrt.com The iconic red sand of Moab’s dunes and dry washes churn under the tires of a Polaris RZR while a blue October sky stretches across the desert. Driven by Tim Burr, a 23-year-old resident of nearby Colorado, the Polaris RZR has the same burly roll bars, chunky tires, and beefy suspension... Continue Reading →
Camping for Meteor Showers, 2019
Published on TheDyrt.com, March 19, 2019 Camping is the perfect way to watch meteor showers. For one, many meteor showers occur in the very early or very late hours of the night and being outside already is half the battle. Another advantage of camping is that campgrounds generally have less light pollution and less noise,... Continue Reading →
What Can You Do on the Public Lands of Colorado?
Published on TheDyrt.com, February 7, 2019 Public lands in Colorado make up 43% of the state’s total area. Each different designation carries with it slightly different stipulations about camping and use, which open up numerous camping possibilities, but the penalty for not knowing the rules can be steep. At best, you have an uncomfortable run... Continue Reading →
Mountain Towns must Advocate for Leave No Trace
Published in the Post Independent, Feb. 13. Residents of the Roaring Fork Valley and similar mountain communities have felt the issue even more deeply because of our close connection to public land. Thousands of acres of national forest surround our everyday outings, and beckon us on the weekends to ski, hike, camp, ride or play.... Continue Reading →