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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Rampage Outdoor

Josiah Cuckler, a senior nutrition and dietetics major at CSU, is shown riding a popular trail in Lory State Park. (Michael Berg | Collegian)

The Mountains Relationship with Human Health

Trigg Skoe August 27, 2018

SPONSERED CONTENT By Josiah Cuckler Colorado is greatly known for the mountains it possesses. There are 58 mountains in Colorado that are above 14,000 feet, and each mountain possess slightly different...

Dane Wankier, Outdoor Program instructor, Noah Hitch, and Jess Lederman push ahead up the steep trail of Grey's and Torrey's Saturday morning. Photo credit: Jessica Golden

Get High on a Fourteener

Trigg Skoe August 27, 2018

SPONSERED CONTENT By Trigg Skoe Living in Colorado you have to experience the high of being 14,000 feet above sea level. Climbing fourteeners is a fun challenge and activity that can be as difficult...

Rocky Mountain National Park (Collegian File Photo)

14er Safety Advice

Trigg Skoe August 27, 2018

SPONSERED CONTENT By Britta Shafer Many people get into trouble each year while trying to conquer any of the 54 fourteeners located in Colorado because they are not aware of the important gear, altitude...

Michael Berg uses an OtterBox cooler while on a fishing trip. (Britta Shafer)

Otter Brings a New Definition to Cooler

Michael Berg August 27, 2018

SPONSERED CONTENT By Michael Berg Traditionally, when you think of OtterBox you think of phone cases. However, they are currently branching out of their norm and pursuing outdoor products such as coolers,...

View from Mount Princeton, a Colorado 14er, near Buena Vista, CO. (Britta Shafer)

The 14er Addiction

Jeff Shafer August 27, 2018

SPONSERED CONTENT By CSU Alum Jeff Shafer My 14er obsession started in 1993.  I had heard of many people climbing 14ers and wanted to see what the hype was all about.  I headed to the mountains...

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” – Jack Kerouac 

Photo by Riley de Ryk

Insider Guide to Horsetooth Reservoir

Trigg Skoe August 21, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT By Trigg Skoe Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular destination for exploring graffiti caves, wakeboarding, water skiing, climbing, cliff jumping, fishing and much more. Parking...

Summer 2015: The sun rises over Horsetooth Reservoir as seen from the top of Horsetooth Rock.

CSU Alum Shares Watersports Lifestyle

Trigg Skoe August 20, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT By Doug Kemp My name is Doug and I am a proud Colorado native. I grew up in Loveland, Colorado where I went to Mountain View High School. After finishing grade school I was accepted...

Climbing the Horsetooth Area

Climbing the Horsetooth Area

Trigg Skoe August 20, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT  By CSU Alum Karen Gilbert   Horsetooth Reservoir is the closest and most easily accessible climbing area near Fort Collins. It has several climbing areas including Rotary...

Michael Berg, CSU marketing student, hikes into the back-country of Grand Teton National Park. (Michael Berg | MikeBPhotography)

RamPage Wrap-Up

Mike Berg April 30, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT The majority of students who attend CSU are drawn here at least in part by the proximity of great outdoor destinations. Similarly, CSU faculty and staff as well as residents of Fort...

These Advanced Coolers Have Your Back

These Advanced Coolers Have Your Back

Mike Berg April 24, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT By Michael Berg When heading out on an outdoor expedition, the last thing that you want to worry about is keeping your food and beverages cold. There is nothing worse than having to...

Drayton Browning, a CSU Engineering student, goes off-roading in his custom built Jeep just west of Fort Collins, CO. (Photo by Drayton Browning)

Colorado Off-Roading

Mike Berg April 23, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT By Drayton Browning I have been hooked on Jeeps my whole life, ever since my first time behind the wheel of my Dads 1984 CJ7. My first Jeep was a 1994 Wrangler which unfortunately met...

Love Water Sports? Otter Box’s Drybox 3250 Is a Must Have

Love Water Sports? Otter Box’s Drybox 3250 Is a Must Have

Doug Hay April 17, 2018

Sponsored Content If you have spent any time on the lakes and rivers of Colorado, chances are you have had some valuables damaged or ruined by the water. No matter which water sport you are into:...

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