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INTER is fantastic in Colorado, but for many people spring can’t come soon enough. In fact, thanks to Colorado’s diverse topography, spring arrives at different times depending on what elevation you live at. Indeed, for many in Colorado, winter, and by extension ski season, doesn’t end in March. Still, as much as we love ski season, we are eager to take advantage of Colorado in spring. Yes, it is called mud season by many, but there is so much to do - and eat, drink, see and experience West of 105 in spring. So, read on to discover the best of Grand Junction and Carbondale, read about some amazing routes to tackle when you finally get your road bike out of storage, and take a look at our mini smorgasboard of awesome edible goods that are produced right here in Colorado. We also talked to ski-industry legend Klaus Obermeyer, dissected a bamboo bike and rounded up some of the top archaeological sites in the state.
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