2009 Collegiate Peaks Trail Run

Also happening this weekend in our town of Buena Vista, CO in the lovely Arkansas River Valley, there is a 25/50 mile trail run on Saturday May 2nd.
Beginning and ending near the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado, the course primarily follows single-track and Jeep trails along part of the old, historic Midland Railroad as [...]

2009 MSC #2: Mountain States Cup-Chalk Creek Stampede

Rocky Mountain REGIONAL Championship SERIES: Endurance-Gravity-Super D

presented by YETI

The MSC #2: CHALK CREEK STAMPEDE in Nathrop, Colorado is lined up to happen this weekend May 1-3, 9 miles south of Buena Vista.
Disciplines: XC, STXC, DS, 4X
Pre-Registration has closed, but in case your the “wait til the last minute” type of person you can register [...]

Clay S. Jenkinson Coming to Salida, Colorado!

The Trailhead has tickets for humanities scholar and historical actor Clay Jenkinson’s appearance in Salida 3-5p (15:00-17:00) Saturday, 6 June 2009. Jenkinson is best know for his portrayal of Thomas Jefferson. Please drop in to pick up tickets for what promises to be a fun and enlightening afternoon. For more information, click on the link [...]

Buena Vista River Park Clean-Up a.k.a “Poopfest”!

Remember this Sunday starting at 2:00 pm is the Barbara Whipple Trail and BV River Park Clean Up Day with yummy BBQ to follow!
Who Can Help: Anyone, any age who wants to help clean up our river park for the spring time. It is amazing how many times out running or walking on the Barbara [...]

The Trailhead on Earth Day!

Not only do we LOVE playing outdoors in Mother Nature: hiking, mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, skate skiing, alpine skiing, Telemark skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, kayaking, trail running, etc…BUT we are also avid Reusers, Recyclers, and Reducers reflecting our LOVE for and commitment to improving our environment.
Things we recycle:

Cardboard-product packaging
Silica Gel [...]

Whipple Trail and BV River Park Clean Up Day

You’re Invited to Participate in the Barbara Whipple Trail and Buena Vista River Park Clean Up Day!
When: Sunday April 26th, 2009, 2:00 pm clean up, BBQ to follow.
Who: Anyone, any age who wants to help clean up our river park for the spring time.
It is amazing how many times out running or walking on the [...]

Avalanche Watch!! Check CAIC Website!!

If you thought today was the day to finally ski that epic colouir or steep snowy face, MAKE SURE to check the Colorado AVY report before heading out! The CAIC has issued warnings for the Sawatch Range, Front Range, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. “An avalanche watch has been issued east of the Continental [...]

New Edition-Arkansas Valley Mountain Biking in Stock Now!

Mark Wolff’s second edition of Arkansas Valley Mountain Biking guidebook is in stock now at The Trailhead! Pick up your copy today and start planning your weekend or vacation trips now!
“Compiled in a concise, easy to follow format, this book makes it easy for you to roll into miles of fat tire bliss. Inside are [...]

New Talon Series Packs at The Trailhead!

New Osprey Talon Series Packs at The Trailhead, your Buena Vista, Colorado mountain town outdoor specialty retailer!
In stock now is the Talon 4, Talon 11, and Talon 22 packs, perfect sizes for activities like mountain biking, nordic skiing, trail running, day hiking, or just hanging out around town.
Osprey featured these packs at the 2008 Continental [...]

Teva Means Nature

We’ve all had the big discussion is it “Tee-vah” or “Tev-ah”? Either way here is a fun video clarifying for us all. When you’re finished check out our online shop where you’ll find our newest arrivals of Teva sandals for Men and Women!

more about “Teva Means Nature“, posted with vodpod