With the ski season still in full swing, Vail is packed with eager skiers and snowboarders mapping out their paths to a special part of the mountain: Vail’s legendary back bowls. These expansive,..
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In the frigid landscapes of the Northern Hemisphere, a resilient and often overlooked insect species thrive – the snow flies, scientifically known as Chionea. You may have seen these small insects..
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Despite weighing the same as a AAA battery, chickadees have an astonishing ability to endure the severe winter season. The answer to how they do it will give new meaning to the phrase “bird brain.” ..
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Skiing and snowboarding feel like an inescapable facet of life here in the Eagle River Valley. Walking down the street you're almost guaranteed to hear the clacking of ski boots or see people waiting..
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Although it may not feel like it, this year's trip around the sun will include an extra day. In 2024, February gets an extra day. Instead of 28 days, February will have 29 days, making this calendar..
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Nothing quite compares to those mornings when you wake up and see the mountains around you blanketed in white—but how much of what you see came from a machine? As global temperatures increase,..
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Charles Darwin is one of the most famous and celebrated naturalists of all time and known as the father of the theory of evolution. His birthday is coming up on February 12th, which is also a day..
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Happy February! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air for humans and wildlife alike. The noun “love” is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection and just as humans..
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Trout fishing is a local staple for many here in the Eagle River Valley. The al-lure of premier summer fishing brings a constant stream of tourists, local anglers, and hungry wildlife. Hunting and..
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This January marks the 109th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). It was on January 26, 1915 that President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill that protected the 265,000 acres of pristine..
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I’m no expert birder, but slowing down to watch birds is one of my favorite morning activities. As they chatter and flit around my neighborhood, I am amazed that such small-bodied beings can survive..
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Most locals and regular visitors know the depth of our current snowpack is different than it was this time last year and measurements of the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) confirms this drastic..
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