PAUL AIKEN

Trip options for spring break with CU's Volunteer Resource Center Disaster Relief: New York and New Jersey, $560 Rebuilding Community: New Orleans, $410-$480 Environmental Conservation: Yosemite Valley National Park, Cali.   Full Story

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When thinking about dropping hundreds or even thousands of dollars on new gear, consider another option. Buying used helps the environment, stimulates the local economy and keeps money in your bank account for beer and lift tickets.   Full Story

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The sun is setting earlier, the temperature is dropping, yet here you are attempting to be especially green and adventurous while continuing to commute by bike this winter. We approve -- and would like to help.   Full Story

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The snowbirds of the University of Colorado. Ah, if it would only decide to snow more. Since the primo destination to be a top-rate college student ski bum is Boulder, you need to learn some tricks of the trade.   Full Story

PAUL AIKEN

Pull on those running tights or bike shoes shoes and get out on Boulder's sunnier trails.   Full Story

JEREMY PAPASSO

If you're serious about running the Bolder Boulder, you've probably been training for years by now and sleep with last year's T-shirt on your pillow. But for the rest of your bandwagon Bolderers, we've made a handy list for training for the 10K.   Full Story

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Now that ski season is underway, it's time to get serious about shredding -- and tracking and sharing what you've shredded, or maybe just finding the right place to shred.   Full Story

JENN FIELDS

"Realistically, if you're going in the backcountry at all, being aware of avalanche risk is huge," said Annaliese Seidel, assistant coordinator for the outdoor program.   Full Story

ANDY CROSS

What better way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning than rolling through the terrain park with your homies, looking steezy and feeling fresh as you jib and jump after last year's dismal snowfall. Ugh. Let's not go back to that un-snowy place.   Full Story

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Gas ain't cheap, so we've compiled a list of the best ways to get to the slopes without getting behind the wheel.   Full Story

So you know... There wouldn't be a bike park without a cooperative parks department and a rad grassroots organization of cyclists.   Full Story

Join the club The CU Hiking Club , founded in 1919, is the longest-running student organization on campus.   Full Story

Mobile If you take your phone to the crag, know where you'll be able to use it, and how. Cell phone service is pretty good through the Flatirons and Eldo; it's spotty at best in Boulder Canyon.   Full Story

Join the club One of the best ways to score some climbing deals around town is to join the CU Alpine Club -- $20 for one year.   Full Story

Leave No Trace So you abhor the kale-chewing, washboard-abs showing, uber-fit types, or the trustafarian driving a Mercedes SUV off to a ski condo for the weekend, or any of the other stereotypes you'll hear people toss around here.   Full Story

Boulder Trail Runners Want the fast track to the local trail-running scene? Join sports.groups.   Full Story

Do your homework Boulder author Gerry Roach updated his "Colorado's Fourteeners" guidebook in 2011.   Full Story

L iving in Boulder is the good life -- especially for dogs. There are mountains to hike, rivers to swim and all kinds of doggie butts to sniff.   Full Story

'Woof woof, woof woof woof.' That's dog for: For a detailed list of Boulder's regulations for dogs and their human companions, go to bouldercolorado.   Full Story

CU's Ski Bus The ski bus is a classic (and classy? Yeah!) way to hit the Summit County slopes with a few dozen of your best buds.   Full Story