Health + Wellness

Adventures Continue On

Sometimes there is a small window in the week where the schedule and weather are conducive for a trail ride. I love to check out new trails and be able to give my guests firsthand experiences. A bonus that I get to be in the saddle spending time with my horse.  Last Wednesday was one of those days. Making sure I have everything I need the night before. My mom, also my trail partner, carries the emergency kits for us. Wednesday is one of those days that we were happy to have had...

Arts + Culture

Calling All Art Connoisseurs! The Youth have Spoken!

Catch a glimpse of the creativity of local young artists! Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Jennifer Mestas Driving down Main Street in our small town can feel like strolling through an art exhibit. The La Plata mountains create a gorgeous backdrop, surrounding our valley. The many murals painted along street buildings illustrate the creativity that thrives in this community. Every few months, a new mural appears around town, adding to the whimsical personality of Durango. The creative...

Fitness

Belayed Gratification

In Gravity Lab’s Indoor Climbing Gym, Fun and Transformation Are Right at Your Fingertips Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Ryan Willard The rock climbers inched toward the summit of Colorado’s Mount Blue Sky (formerly known as Mount Evans). They tiptoed along ledges no wider than a dime, wedging their fingers into stony cracks and ascending higher with every move—defying gravity itself. Suddenly, Sebastiaan Zuidweg notices ghostly spiderwebs crackling through the air. The metal gear...

Life + Culture

Intricacies of a Ski Bum

Local author Heather Hansmen shares the intricacies of a fleeting dream in her latest book Powder Days. Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Hanady Kader Winter in Colorado is like a blank canvas. White to start, but later carved with lines that mimic brushstrokes. Snow-capped peaks allure many; they beckon freedom for some, fun for others, and danger to all. A dream, a vision—a ski bum's fantasy. Each year, thousands flock to the slopes to partake in the renaissance of their beloved...