Doctors knock out sheep to discover anesthesia’s dark side

The Denver Post (Healthcare) 2/17 11:59A Bloomberg News

By?Jason Gale Bloomberg News Beneath green surgical sheets and a tangle of tubes, a healthy young ewe is undergoing a heart-lung bypass procedure to help answer one of several urgent questions about a pillar of modern medicine: anesthesia. Almost...

Your guide to understanding avalanches in Colorado after this winter got off to a dangerous start

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/16 3:00A Dan England, The Know

Sometimes — and more often than he’d like — the classes that Brian Pollock teaches on avalanche awareness turn into group therapy sessions. Pollock, the director of education for the non-profit...

Want to buy an old ski area? Greeley’s Sharktooth is for sale.

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/13 10:21P Greeley Tribune, The Know

By Anne Delaney,   The Greeley Tribune The Sharktooth Ski Area, a  beloved Greeley winter recreation spot  in the 1970s and 1980s, is up for sale. The price? A cool $1.4 million. The 18.54-acre residential property now called Sharktooth Retreat...

Conundrum Hot Springs overnight camping permits are available starting Friday

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/13 9:04P The Aspen Times, The Know

Overnight camping permits at the Conundrum Hot Springs for the first half of the summer will be available starting Friday, the White River National Forest supervisor’s office announced Wednesday. The permits for April 1 through July 31 will be...

Nearly 4.6 million visited Rocky Mountain National Park in 2018, breaking another record

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/13 3:28A John Meyer, The Know

Despite ongoing efforts to manage congestion fueled by Front Range population growth, Rocky Mountain National Park saw a record number of visitors last year. The 104-year-old park drew 4,590,492 visitors in 2018, a 3.5 percent increase over 2017....

10 winter hikes near Denver where you can try to avoid the snow

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/13 2:00A Mindy Sink, The Know

There’s a certain beauty to a winter hike: the peaceful hush, the absence of crowds, the white blanket evenly laid across boulders, trees and the trail. On the other hand, hiking in snow can double your time on the trail, leave you chilly and...

Skiers, snowmobilers may pay more on Vail Pass as Forest Service looks into raising fees

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/12 2:00A John Meyer, The Know

Backcountry skiers and snowmobilers may be asked to pay more to use Vail Pass for the first time in almost 15 years. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages the area, said in a release last week that it has run a deficit the past two winters,...

Watch Olympic snowboarders, bluegrass and experimental bands for free in Vail this month

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/10 10:22P Danika Worthington, The Know

The annual Burton U.S. Open snowboarding competition announced its musical lineup Monday for its free four-night concert series in Vail at the end of February. This year’s bands include eclectic and experimental band tUnE-yArDs, Michigan’s...

PHOTOS: Golden retriever pups, ski patrol practice avalanche rescues at Arapahoe Basin

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/10 8:45P Hyoung Chang, The Know

The avalanche dogs, working with A-Basin Ski Patrol, demonstrate snow rescues. It’s part of the Beacon Bowl, an all-day affair featuring a search competition, avalanche dogs and beacon demonstrations. See the photos on The Know Outdoors .

This year’s snowfall has been so good that rafters are already excited

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/8 1:01A John Meyer, The Know

Skiers and snowboarders have rejoiced over Colorado’s abundant snowfall for months. Now, Colorado’s rafting industry is getting fired up as well. The state’s overall snowpack is running at 111 percent of normal, and it’s even better in the...

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Why snowshoeing makes for the perfect Colorado date.

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/6 10:01P Colorado Springs Gazette, The As

By Spencer McKee ,  The Gazette via The Associated Press Looking for a great Colorado date option? If it’s winter, you’re in luck. Snowshoeing makes for the perfect date experience in the Centennial State. Here are a few reasons why. 1. There’s...

The highest restaurant in America just opened at a Colorado ski resort

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/5 11:47P Eli Pace, The Summit Daily, The

Telluride’s Alpino Vino can step down because Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has the highest restaurant in North America now. With A-Basin opening a European-style bistro last month, the new restaurant exists as a safe haven at 12,456 feet elevation,...

Five Colorado campgrounds you should reserve right now

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/5 9:36P Joshua Berman, The Know

There are two types of campers in Colorado — those who make reservations and those who don’t. Those in the first group know, and usually get, what they want. They’re organized. They plan ahead, scoping out future sites everywhere they go. The...

Colorado ski patrol history as told by ‘the world’s worst-skiing’ patroller and ‘an accidental ski...

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/5 2:48A Seth Boster, Colorado Springs Ga

One calls himself “the world’s worst-skiing ski patroller.” That’s Eric Miller, who lives in Colorado Springs when he’s not traveling as a flight nurse, a member of the Air National Guard. The other, John Cameron of Salida, calls himself “an...

Out of shape? Need a pal? Find company while walking away pounds

The Dever Post (Fitness) 2/4 8:25P The Washington Post, The Know

By Jenny Rough,   Special to The Washington Post On a mild January morning in Lafayette, Colorado, 22 residents and five dogs gathered for a walk along the Coal Creek Trail. Bundled in puffy coats and fleece hats, they explored the great...