By Trish Coffman Springtime hails the start of grilling time. While those chicken breasts or burger patties are doing their thing on the grill, you can be whipping up a few healthful dishes to serve alongside all that protein. Sweet…
At first glance, Ty Hall is living the life. As the owner of Leadville’s Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse and Sleep Yurts, he’s poised to take full advantage of Colorado winters, then spends each spring traveling with his wife to…
By Dave Wiens There is a coveted description for prowess and ability in any sport. It’s called being solid, and it absolutely applies to mountain biking. Anybody who’s into our sport beyond the recreational level strives to be solid. What…
Heidi Colley is ready to do more. The 2012 Silver Queen, mom of two, and nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Lake County, CO, was the only woman to attempt the challenge of racing the Silver Rush 50 Mountain Bike…
By Rebecca Rusch I am living proof that 40 can be fast, and that older doesn’t have to be synonymous with slower. In fact, there are many other examples of athletes “killing it” well past the typical racing age. Think…
If road running is fun, then trail running is zen. Often, time is forgotten and life’s stresses float away. Trail running does come with challenges, but once you master the techniques, you will experience the joy and exhilaration only found when…
By Trish Coffman Mustard is much more than a sandwich spread or backyard-barbecue condiment. It’s a fat-free, flavor-boosting ingredient you can put to work in your kitchen in myriad ways. Here are just three delicious reasons to pull that bottle…
By Trish Coffman Warm up and carb up with this silky and flavorful soup. Want to add a little more bulk or texture? Stir in some cooked beluga lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, brown rice, farro or couscous at the end of…
Austin local and 2012 Austin Rattler MTB champ Tristan Uhl returned to Rocky Hill Ranch to defend his turf. Give us a local’s perspective on the Austin mountain bike scene. I’ve lived in Austin for the last four years. The…
Four-time women’s Leadville Trail 100 MTB champion Rebecca Rusch easily took the win during her first stop in Austin. You posted on Facebook that the Austin Rattler is now your favorite event so far, besides the Leadville Trail 100. What…