Outdoor Recreation

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CrossFit gym beefs up with second space

Maxing out its current facility, a LoDo CrossFit gym is expanding into what it sees as the next up-and-coming neighborhood: RiNo.

Skiers swarm A-Basin, marking new record

With recent snowfall and the closure of many other area slopes, Arapahoe Basin eclipsed its most-visited day by 15 percent over the weekend.

Vail taps new mountain planner

A ski resort planner who got his start with Vail as a college intern is filling the role of mountain planner for two Denver resorts.

Robots invade Denver gym scene

The tech boom is pushing a software-oriented gym concept into Denver. A software engineer is launching a 14th Avenue fitness franchise that will include computerized machines to customize workouts.

Gyms rebrand under new owner

After taking over a handful of area gyms from their struggling operator, a 24-hour fitness company is rebranding its purchases.

Combo fitness studio flexes in Five Points

A pair of first-time business owners are combining two fitness trends and adding to the number of gym studios in the Five Points neighborhood.

Skiing heavyweights team up on 22-resort pass

Pricing has been announced for next ski season’s passes: And there a few new twists for Colorado locals and a new pass geared at East Coasters.

Fitness chains team up in Stapleton

Two local gym brands are joining forces in an expansion to Stapleton. And their new locations in the old Stanley Aviation building will lead to some joint ventures and moves toward more kid-friendly programming.

Women’s gear site blazes new trail

What started as a Meetup.com group has quickly blossomed into an online retail operation and resource for women testing the waters of outdoor adventuring. And its owner is continuing to push the concept into new territory.

Local gym brand bulks up

A small fitness chain is going head-to-head with larger gyms with a recently opened third location in Aurora and another in the works closer to Denver.