Olympics/Skiing/Rapids reporter

John Meyer

The Post's ski and Olympics writer, Meyer covered his 12th Games last summer in Rio de Janeiro. He has covered five World Alpine Ski Championships and more than 100 World Cup ski events. He is a member of the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Colorado Running Hall of Fame. He regularly covers running and the Colorado Rapids.

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Fake social media posts and robocalls have been spreading falsehoods about Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting and fishing policies.

Fake social media posts, robocalls spreading lies about state’s hunting and fishing policies

April 1, 2020 at 3:59 p.m.

Fake social media posts and robocalls have been spreading falsehoods about Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting and fishing policies.

Clear Creek County is a popular spot for Front Range backcountry skiers.

Clear Creek County warns trail users that emergency rescues could be “significantly delayed”

April 1, 2020 at 1:15 p.m.

Clear Creek County is a popular spot for Front Range backcountry skiers.

Ski shops selling or renting backcountry gear have seen business explode after Colorado closed ski areas during the coronavirus outbreak.

Backcountry skiers concerned about safety after sudden influx of novices

April 1, 2020 at 11:24 a.m.

Ski shops selling or renting backcountry gear have seen business explode after Colorado closed ski areas during the coronavirus outbreak.

"It's not the time to drive two or three hours from Denver to mountain communities," Gov. Jared Polis said.

Mountains still attracting lots of people despite pleas from governor to stay close to home

March 30, 2020 at 2:07 p.m.

"It's not the time to drive two or three hours from Denver to mountain communities," Gov. Jared Polis said.

If you're going stir crazy, these classes will help.

Where to go online for free home workouts, from cardio to yoga

March 30, 2020 at 10:22 a.m.

If you're going stir crazy, these classes will help.

Plus, Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed all of its campgrounds.

Forest Service closes campgrounds, picnic sites and many trailheads across Colorado

March 26, 2020 at 2:17 p.m.

Plus, Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed all of its campgrounds.

More people, many inexperienced, have been in the backcountry since the coronavirus outbreak shut down downhill skiing.

Human-triggered avalanches rise as more people go into backcountry to exercise

March 26, 2020 at 11:39 a.m.

More people, many inexperienced, have been in the backcountry since the coronavirus outbreak shut down downhill skiing.

Officials worry crowded slopes aren't allowing for proper social distancing during coronavirus outbreak.

Loveland is the latest ski area to ban uphill skiing after huge crowds this weekend

March 24, 2020 at 11:02 a.m.

Officials worry crowded slopes aren't allowing for proper social distancing during coronavirus outbreak.

"When we have lots of folks coming up from the Front Range into the mountains, that flies in the face of everything we're trying to accomplish."

Summit County officials asking Front Rangers, other non-residents to stay away

March 24, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

"When we have lots of folks coming up from the Front Range into the mountains, that flies in the face of everything we're trying to accomplish."

Rocky Mountain National Parks closed indefinitely on Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak at the request of the Estes Park mayor and the local health department.

Rocky Mountain National Park closes amid coronavirus outbreak at the request of mayor, local health department

March 20, 2020 at 8:34 p.m.

Rocky Mountain National Parks closed indefinitely on Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak at the request of the Estes Park mayor and the local health department.