Western US skier visit numbers: From feast to famine

Colorado's outdoor community finding a singular voice

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how those who enjoy the outdoors are flexing their collective muscle to have a say in politics related to the trillion-dollar industry, from the local level to D.C. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/boulder-open-space-limit-mountain-bikes/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/boulder-open-space-limit-mountain-bikes/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

More folks getting outside, but Colorado summer comes with warnings this year

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/]  https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Vail Resorts stock sees unexpected jump. Why?

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the recent one-day spike in the stock price for Vail Resorts shares and how the company's leader is responding. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/26/takeover-reports-vail-resorts-stock/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/26/takeover-reports-vail-resorts-stock/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

For some Colorado outdoor businesses, Rural Is Rad

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the “Rural Is Rad” collective of Colorado outdoor companies working together to promote their rural Colorado roots around the world while staying grounded in their smaller communities. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boulder County looks at idea to limit mountain bike access on some trails

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.