Colorado Sports & Outdoors

  BIG RED OF THE ROCKIES, ON MAIN STREET...
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  • BIG RED OF THE ROCKIES, ON MAIN STREET ESTES PARK
      BIG RED OF THE ROCKIES, ON MAIN STREET...
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  • HUSKER FLAG FLYING PROUDLY ON AN ESTES PARK STREET
      HUSKER FLAG FLYING PROUDLY ON AN ESTES...
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  • The Launch
      The Launch
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  • Flying!
      Flying!
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  • Landing Zone
      Landing Zone
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Sports Authority Field at Mile High

by traveldave

Home of the National Football League's Denver Broncos and Major League Lacrosse's Denver Outlaws, Sports Authority Field at Mile High opened in 2001 as INVESCO Field at Mile High, replacing the antiquated Mile High Stadium. It was renamed Sports Authority Field in August 2011.With a seating capacity of 76,125, Sports Authority Field at Mile High was designed with an emphasis on state-of-the-art technology, while at the same time preserving the traditional aspects of the old Mile High Stadium that gave the Broncos a decided homefield advantage over the years.

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Hiking at Longs Peak

by Florida999

We attempted to climb the over 14000 foot Longs Peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park, but could not quite reach the top because we did not have the technical equipment to hike/climb in snow. Sometimes the peak is snow-free in July, but it was not to be for us. Since my son was only 7 at the time, we were going to spend the night at the first camp and then hike the rest of the way the next day. We stayed at the Goblin Forest, which was nice, but had tons of mosquitoes. I did not know they lived up there!The hike was very nice. We saw deer, marmots, and lots of wild flowers. We hiked up to the turn-off point to Chasm Lake, and to the lake from there. One section was a little scary. We all walked single file along a snow ledge of about 20 feet and I was holding on to my son from behind to make sure he did not slip and fall. I did not stop to take a photo! There was a short section at...

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Climbing (Golden Cliffs)

by tejanasueca

Short sports climbs with both pros and cons:Pros: Very close to Denver. Faces south so you can climb it in the winter.Cons: The approach. The constant noice from the Coors Beer Factory right below. You don't really get the feel of getting away from the city.

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Climbing (Castlewood Canyon)

by tejanasueca

This place has nice and short sport climbs. It is a good place to go during the winter, if you head up there in the morning, the sun will be on the rock and keep it warm. Try not to be bothered by the ridicules names some of the climbs have (like "Pebbles and BamBam" and the "Fairy Princess") Bring $5 to pay for the park enterance.

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Climbing (South Platte)

by tejanasueca

Long and short climbs for all levels. This area is huge and the possibilities are endless. There is lots of private land in the area, so know where you are going. In addition, as some places there is a need to cross a little creek, so unless you want to try to jump on the rocks, be prepared to take your shoes of and wade across (it is rather refreshing!).

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Climbing (Boulder Canyon)

by tejanasueca

This place is just awesom. It is not very far from Boulder and it is a great escape from city life. While this place might be somewhat croweded during the weekend, there are so many climbs that there will be plenty for everybody and you don't have to be on top of each other. There are both sport climbing and trad climbing. Bring all the trad stuff as I guarantee you will want to do some of the awesom trad climbs. There are both nice short climbs and multipitch climbs (2-3 pitches). Essentially, there is a buffe of climbs, and you can really do what ever you feel like that day.

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The 3rd Flatiron in Boulder

by tejanasueca

A frequently climbed 8 pitch climb. It's a fairly easy climb that a beginner can do, however, be aware of that if you go to the very top, the last part might be somewhat intimidating for a first time climber. Make sure you have plenty of time and you will surely be able to enjoy a long day of climbing that will offer great views of Boulder. The climb is bolted, but they can be hard to find, so bring trad equipment.

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Coors Field

by traveldave

Home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, Coors Field opened in 1995 after Denver was awarded an expansion team. It was the National League's first new ballpark built exclusively for baseball since Dodger Stadium was built in Los Angeles in 1962.With a seating capacity of 50,381, Coors Field combines the comforts of a modern stadium with the atmosphere of the old-time ballparks.

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Para-Gliding at the Top of the World

by JREllison

This is tandum para-gliding at its tops! The instructor seemed to enjoy flying better than making money!Kris, as well as the other pilots, is a USHGA certified instructor. Contact him at 970 479-4330, or write to Kris Husted 172 Rafferty Dr., Leadville, Co. 80461, or vailskifly@yahoo.com.Launch site is about 9000 feet above sea level and the landing zone is somewhere about 7500 feet above sea level. If you get good thermal updrafts its possible to stay aloft 20 to 30 minutes. wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt.

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Coors Field - Home of the Rockies

by DueSer

In my continued reviews of all the MLB stadiums, I will now discuss Coors Field, which I visited in May 1999.The Rockies are one of the "expansion teams" that surfaced in the early 1990s and came very close to winning their first World Series in 2007. Sadly, it didn't happen. They're a good team though. I feel like I know them well because they play my Dodgers frequently so I was looking forward to visiting their home stadium. I wasn't impressed.1. Arrival & DepartureI give this a 1. I went to a day game and the stadium is located in downtown Denver. Good luck finding a parking place and even better luck is required in finding a parking place that doesn't cost you $20. Once you get to the stadium, the next challenge is getting to your seat. Some of the stadium's seats are located above a purple row. That purple line marks 1 mile up. The stadium is pretty steep. As I climbed and climbed...

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Please can anyone tell me what is the nearest Yellowstone entrance from Denver. Many thanks. 

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A: Just a couple of miles/kilometers. You should be able to do the drive in an easy 10 hours + ... 

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