“National Parks Best Story Competition” Winner- Jason Moore!

Thank you all for contributing to our “National Park Best Memory Competition,” they were so wonderful to read. So without any further adieu we’d like to present the story from our winner, Jason Moore, a local Coloradoan with a captivating memory.
My family is from southern California, my brothers & sisters, both of my parents, and [...]

A Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card from The Trailhead!

Three Gossips, Arches National Park, Utah  Photo Credit- JS

In the spirit of the upcoming film by Ken Burns, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” The Trailhead is hosting a competition.
“The Best Personal National Park Recollection or Memory”
The panel of judges will consist of The Trailhead staff, so make your memories as vivid and colorful as [...]

Enjoy the Alpine Colors in BV this Weekend!

2009 Autumn Color Run
Saturday, September 19th
9:00 am
Buena Vista, Colorado
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run
“The 25th Autumn Color Run has been held every year (except 2001) in and around the picturesque, historic and friendly town of Buena Vista, nestled in the upper Arkansas River Valley in the shadows of the Collegiate Peaks.
The half marathon starts [...]

Autumn Color Run Saturday Sept. 19th!

2009 Autumn
Color Run
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Buena Vista, Colorado
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Race,
1 Mile Fun Run
For more information visit: Fourteener Net-Color Run

Come Volunteer in B.V.!

Project Description:
Get outside one last time before the snow flies and enjoy brilliant fall scenery in one of Colorado’s most beautiful areas! Stretching out over two miles and providing beautiful vistas of the Collegiate Peaks, the Midland Hill Trail is one of the most popular trails in Arkansas River Valley. Due to its proximity to [...]

Gore-Tex TransRockies Run

Leadville has been buzzing with bright neon green Windstopper jackets, Salomon trail runners, and The North Face Nuptse down jackets ever since the Gore-Tex TransRockies Folks were shuttled into town after finishing their 10 mile run from Vicksburg to Twin Lakes. For those of you new to the Gore-Tex TransRockies event, visit their website where [...]

CDTA TrailFest 2009 Just Around the Corner!

Don’t forget about TrailFest this Saturday, August 8 at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista, CO. Come participate in a guided hike or mountain bike ride, and learn about the CDTA! The Trailhead will have a variety of trekking poles for you to demo, as well as specialized packs, hydration containers, and other essential hiking items [...]

“Trail Trash”-Kroenke Lake Trail

We go into nature to escape the busy over-commercialized and consumptive world, to find adventure and indulge in the perception of a wild environment. This experience becomes shattered upon finding trail trash, whether it be on a trail in the Wilderness, or on the roadside shoulders of beautiful lakes. SERIOUSLY! Haven’t we evolved yet to [...]

National Running Day!

Today is National Running Day get out and take a run, power walk, or other form of high aerobic activity and encourage others to do so as well! This day is about being healthy, about getting off the couch away from prime time, and finally taking the step to be active. Read more about National [...]