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Author: Alan Perlman
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2013 Patrouille Suisse (Swiss Airforce) Trailer
Who knew that the Swiss Airforce had their own promotional movie trailer? Pretty cool, folks.
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Top 5 Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Denver
While the areas surrounding Denver are home to some of the best outdoor rock climbing sites around, the city of Denver has several great options for those who prefer to climb indoors. Here are the top indoor climbing gyms in Denver.
1. Denver Bouldering Club
What makes this gym unique is members have 24/7 access to the over 1,500 square feet of climbing space. Also available here is a media climbing center and an awesome 15-foot bouldering wall.
2. Thrillseekers
This 12,000 square foot facility is known for its abundance of overhangs as well as a 35-foot great roof and five arches. Thrillseekers certainly lives up to its name with all of the challenging obstacle courses and route options that are sure to excite!
3. Rock’n & Jam’n
This gym features not only climbing and bouldering routes, but also has weight and cardio equipment onsite. In addition to all the tall, steep overhangs, top rop climbing, lead climbing, there is also a fully adjustable system wall.
4. REI Denver
One of the great things about this gym is the $20 lifetime membership, which gets you free ropes climbing courses among other benefits. This specific REI is located near the Platte River and is a great spot to get started on your rock climbing skills.
5. Earth Treks Golden Climbing Center
Earth Treks is located only 15 minutes from Denver in Golden, Colorado. In addition to the over 28,000 square feet of climbing, this indoor climbing gym offers fitness and strength training areas, a yoga room as well as a fully stocked gear shop. The gym also features a bouldering area with walls up to 48 feet high.
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Verrückt POV: The World’s Tallest Water Slide
Featured in an upcoming episode of Travel Channel’s Xtreme Waterparks, Verrückt was originally slated to open on May 23rd, 2014, but work has since been delayed.
At 168 feet and 7 inches, this Kansas City Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts water slide has been deemed the world’s tallest.
Pretty epic.
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Top 5 Rock Climbs Near Denver
Colorado offers an abundance of tremendous peaks and rock formations, making it impossible for adventurous rock climbers to not find a great climb. Below is a list of the top climbs near Denver!
1. Eldorado Canyon State Parks
Known for its sandstone and natural attractions, Eldorado Canyon serves as one of the top locations for rock climbing in the U.S. Located just 7 miles from Boulder, Eldorado Canyon features awesome trad climbs up to 700 feet tall as well as more than 600 routes. Be sure to check out the canyon’s most famous routes: Rosy Crucifixion, Bastille Crack, Inner Space, and the Naked Edge.
2. Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods features sandstone and rock formations with beautiful white, orange, and red jagged profiles. There are 137 routes with options for toprope, trad, and sport climbs.This popular park gets rather busy, especially on the weekends so be prepared for crowds of people!
3. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
One of Colorado’s deepest and darkest canyons to go climbing in, Black Canyon at Gunnison National Park is definitely not the place for beginner climbers. With more than 140 planned routes and cliff walls up to 2,722 feet high, this park provides tons of challenging options for any rock climbing enthusiast.
4. Rifle Mountain Park
Rifle Mountain Park is home to some of the best limestone climbing walls in North America. A local favorite, this park offers 358 long and complex routes with plenty of overhangs, flat holds, pockets, and crimps. Due to regular rains, the lower-angled rock seems to constantly be covered in silt and moss making the routes more difficult to climb. In addition to sport climbing, Rifle Mountain Park has some great ice climbs which vary in difficulty depending on weather conditions.
5. Clear Creek Canyon
Situated next to the Clear Creek river, this canyon offers top-quality sport climbing for all levels of experience. There are about 741 total routes with a wide variety of rock and boulder. Of the several crags, some of the most populars are Catslab, High Wire Crag, and Red Slab. Red Slab is also a great route for those looking to climb in the winter.
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Best Mountain Biking Trails Near Denver
All the forested and hilly terrain throughout much of Colorado make this area a mountain bikers paradise. The towns surrounding Denver offer a variety of trails ranging from beginner level to over 450 miles worth of rolling hills. The list below is a great starting point for anyone looking to check out some of the terrain Colorado has to offer.
1. Colorado Trail
With 485.4 miles worth of mountain biking trails through the Colorado wilderness, Colorado Trail is sure to inspire anyone who ventures through. The trail is 70% rolling singletrack with lots of rocky, rooted technical ascents and descents. Colorado Trail extends from Denver to Breckenridge and has plenty of opportunities to stop in local towns along the way!
2. Buffalo Creek Big Loop
This 23.6 mile loop actually intersects with the Colorado Trail. It features primarily singletrack with long steep climbs and lots of sandy dry surfaces. Riders like to come to Buffalo Creek early on in the season because it is of the first trails to dry up. This intermediate loop is great for those looking to have fun without any surprises or tight turns along the trails!
3. Red Rocks, Dakota Ridge
Rated as one of the most difficult rides in the area, this trail takes approximately an hour and 30 minutes for just 8.8 miles of technical, steep climb. There are multiple ways to complete this ride but a great way to start is at the Zorro trail climb and then make your way to Dakota Ridge. This trail offers 2 foot drops through some rocky parts so make sure to stay alert.
4. Lair O’ the Bear, Bear Creek Trail
Bear Creek Trail located in Lair O’ the Bear Park is a great ride for beginners. Although it begins with a short steep climb, it offers plenty of rolling, singletrack terrain. At only 12.2 miles long there are a few tight turns with some obstacles mixed in for fun!
5. Elk Meadow, Bergen Peak Loop
This loop begins with a gradual climb on smooth terrain through forest with some rocky sections. Bergen Peak Loop is 8.1 miles of primarily fast fast singletrack and plenty of switchbacks.
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5 Best Day Hikes Near Denver
Colorado, also known as the Rocky Mountain state, gets its nickname because it encompasses a large portion of the Rocky Mountains. The diverse landscape of mountains, plains, front range and peaks make Colorado one of the best locations for hiking.
1. Mount Falcon
Mount Falcon is made up of a variety of trails, which offer sprawling views of Denver, the surrounding mountains, and Red Rocks. A popular option for a quick day hike through Mount Falcon is to combine the Tower Trail, the Meadow Trail and Castle Trail to create an easy 3.7 mile loop. This loop features relatively flat terrain and a great picnic spot along the way up to historic castle ruins and a lookout tower for breathtaking views. This trail is a must for the whole family.
2. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Just 30 miles from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a 12,000 acres of meadows, forests, and mountains with 12 marked trails of varying difficulty. Some of the more challenging trails are Elk Trail, Horseshoe Trail, Raccoon Trail and Snowshoe Hare Trail (yes, all of the trails are named after animals), all of which take approximately 2 hours to complete. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is not only a great location for hiking. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as camping and fishing and explore the meadows, forests, and mountains that the park has to offer.
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park has 355 miles of hiking trails. Whether you’re in the mood for a calm walk along the lakes or steep climbs through the mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park has trails options for anyone from beginner to expert. Before attempting some of the more difficult trails, be sure to bring plenty of water as elevations can reach up to 12,000 feet high!
4. First Flatiron Trail, Chautauqua Park
Among the great hiking trails, Chautauqua Park features a variety of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. One of the most popular trails within the park is First Flatiron Trail. This difficult 2.9 mile loop takes about 2 hours to complete and is accessible year-round and is great for hiking as well as trail-running. Feel free to bring your dogs as well!
5. Mount Galbraith Loop, Mount Galbraith
Located in Golden, Colorado, Mount Galbraith offers beautiful views of expansive plains, Golden, and the Continental Divide. Mount Galbraith is made up of 5 miles worth of steep rocky trails including a 1.6 mile moderately difficult loop at the top. This hiking spot is known for the abundance of elk, red-tailed hawk, big-horned sheep, and songbirds that inhabit the area. These hiker only trails are primarily accessible from March through November.
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Kyle Maynard Climbs Kilimanjaro (with No Arms or Legs)
Born with congenital amputation, Kyle Maynard has never had it easy. But living without arms or legs has never stopped him. In this incredible video, Kyle treks to the top of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Not only does he reach the summit, but he does so using the most technically challenging assault passage, the steep Western Breach.
His story is a true inspiration to those of us fortunate enough to be able-bodied, but perhaps more importantly, his spirit for life illustrates the immense power of a positive attitude!
This video was suggested by Mark Whitman, who runs Climb Kilimanjaro Guide, the leading online platform that helps people prepare to trek Mount Kilimanjaro. Mark is also the best-selling author of Mount Kilimanjaro: Trekkers Guide to the Summit.
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Candid Thoughts on Mt. Everest
National Geographic speaks to people who know Mt. Everest best. Climbers and Sherpas both present and past wax philosophical on the world’s highest peak.
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Follow Your Fears: Motocross to Parachute Jump
A short, beautiful film from the team at Live Unbound. Watch a Motocross rider walk through his attempt to hit a 60 foot ramp that will project him and his bike high enough to let him parachute down.