Even though registering for overnight permits in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is still two weeks away, information to help you plan your trip is online now at www.recreation.gov. "While ...

A long-awaited plan meant to curb the overuse of one of western Colorado’s most beloved natural areas will soon be in effect. Starting Feb. 15, permits will be required for overnight trips into ...

Last week, rescuers were sent out twice in just three days in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Both times the incidents involved backpackers caught in deep snow on the Silver Creek Trail in East ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week.

The Forest Service already has implemented a number of measures in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Among them, dogs must be on leashes, overnight visitors must fill out permits that help the ...

There are so many incredible Colorado hiking trails. The most enthusiastic hiker could get out there every day of his or her life with great gusto and still not conquer them all. And that’s a shame ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Summer is in full swing, which means one thing for Colorado hikers: fourteener season. Inexperienced peak baggers would be wise to wait a while before ...

The Wilderness Trust recently announced acquiring 20 acres of private property within Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Photo courtesy The Wilderness Trust Colorado’s biggest wilderness area is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado Army National ...