5280 Magazine

For over 30 years, 5280 magazine has served its readers as an essential guide to life in the Mile-High City and beyond. Throughout those three decades, the publication has stayed true to its original mission: proudly locally owned and strongly committed to delivering award-winning journalism that tells Denver’s story with authority and style. Each month, 5280 covers the greatest and latest in dining, culture, wellness, travel, and adventure content.

5280 Magazine

New Beginnings

Compass

Steamy Springs • Despite its conservative reputation, Colorado Springs is home to a surprising number of spicy romance novelists, from Lisa Renee Jones (the bestselling author of the Inside Out trilogy) to Rebecca Yarros (whose dragon-fueled Empyrean series continues this month with Onyx Storm). Why? It’s full of inspiration points. These five date-night destinations in the Colorado Springs area will make you feel like the main character in your own titillating tale.

Stranger Than Fiction • Jake Brasch’s personal experiences with addiction and recovery take center stage in the Denver playwright’s latest production.

Beneath The Stars

Eat & Drink

Cost-Benefit Analysis • Little Arthur’s promises big East Coast flavors, but are they worth the big price tags?

SOAK IT UP • Little Arthur’s is just one of several culinary concepts around town that reside inside breweries and bars. Here, a few of our favorite spots for booze and bites.

The Last Great Ski Town • Over the past half-dozen years, Crested Butte has evolved from a relatively isolated mountain town to a magnet for the monied. Is that a good thing?

Gone Sleddin’ • This winter, explore Colorado’s backcountry with a little machine-powered help. Here, our guide to some of the best spots to snowmobile in the state.

WHEN YOU WANT TO Sled Like A Pro

SMARTEN UP • Snowmobiling basics to keep in mind when you’re on the trails or in the backcountry.

ON IMPACT • Snowmobiles can have substantial consequences for Mother Nature.

WHEN YOU WANT TO Revel In Nature

WHEN YOU WANT TO Cruise With The Family

WILL TRAVEL FOR POWDER • Three thrilling snowmobiling destinations outside of Colorado.

RIP THE TRAILS • Extend the fun with these three full-day—or longer—snowmobile excursions.

WHEN YOU WANT TO See Epic Views

SEEKING Sanctuary • Mayor Mike Johnston maintains that Denver’s response to recent waves of unexpected migrants made his city a model on immigration. But his critics argue there was nothing novel about the help provided to asylum-seekers, which could be summed up in two words: not enough.

DENVER’S Top Lawyers • MORE THAN 500 OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS—PRACTICING EVERYTHING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL TO CONSTRUCTION TO CONTRACT LAW—IN THE MILE HIGH CITY AND BEYOND.

Dining Guide

THE OVERSIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO: RTD Etiquette • For the first time in four years, RTD is expanding its light rail and bus services across the metro area. We asked Christy Porter—whose Greenwood Village–based Cotillion Academy has taught manners to more than 10,000 children and adults since 1999—how to be an A+ rider.