A Little-Known Town in Colorado Is Being Called America’s Coolest Desert Destination

Most people picture ski slopes, alpine cabins, and mountain peaks when Colorado comes up in conversation. The state has more ...
The Colorado Sun

Rare death of a climbing guide on Idaho Springs via ferrata launches state, federal investigations

Olivia Copeland, a 26-year-old climbing guide, died in a fall while rappelling with her group on the Blue Sky Via Ferrata in ...

Former Mayor’s Daughter, 26, Dies After Falling from Cliffside While Leading Rock Climbing Tour

The climber, identified as 26-year-old Olivia Copeland of Ft. Collins, “sustained significant injuries” from the fall, police ...

Fort Collins woman identified as climbing guide who died from a fall in Idaho Springs

The guide was employed by AVA Rafting and Zipline and was leading customers on the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course when the incident occurred.

Amusement parks, challenge courses inspected yearly, but safety history not listed in reports

AVA Rafting & Zipline, the site of a fatal Sept. 20 fall, was last inspected in October 2024. COLORADO, USA — Colorado law ...
Montrose Press

Good things HAPpening on the Gunnison: Hispanic Affairs Project, Rec District and Colorado Canyons Association team up to offer rafting trip to immigrant families

With a national park just outside town, a river through its center, bustling mountain bike trail systems and plenty of ...

Daughter of late Olathe mayor dies in climbing accident: ‘Vibrant, adventurous’

The oldest daughter of the late Olathe Mayor Mike Copeland died Saturday after she fell during a cliffside climbing course in Colorado, police said. Olivia Copeland, 26, was identified by Idaho ...
The Atlantic

Google Goes Rafting Down the Colorado River So You Don't Have To

Continuing what seems like a quest to photograph every stretch of space on Earth, Google took its Street View cameras and technology down the Colorado River, the first time an American river is ...