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Land Adventures · Boulder, Colorado
Tilted sandstone slabs, brisk climbs and city views: hiking the Flatirons is a compact Colorado classic. This guide walks you through what to expect on trail, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your day above Boulder.
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Smuggler Mountain Road is Aspen’s most approachable classic: a 4-mile, three-hour climb on a wide dirt road to a sweeping overlook. It blends real elevation with accessible terrain—and a mining history that still echoes off the hillsides.
Read the story →Climbing Mountaineering · Cape Town, Western Cape
Start your day where the Atlantic meets sandstone on a sunrise climb up Table Mountain’s Kasteelspoort. This straightforward but rewarding route delivers fynbos, historic ruins, and some of Cape Town’s cleanest views—plus the option for that iconic Diving Board photo when the wind plays nice.
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