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Hiking Longs Peak: Firsthand Tips for Reaching the Summit of Colorado’s Iconic 14er (by Jeff Linroth)

Longs Peak isn’t just another Colorado 14er. It’s the mountain that people talk about in half-whispers at trailheads and over post-hike burritos—(and perhaps after a solid nap!). It’s the mountain with a reputation that is equal parts inspiring and sobering. At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak is the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park. Reaching […]

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A 24-year Love Affair With a Truly Unique Airline

It all started innocently enough in Denver, Colorado. A truly unique airline is born. The “hometown airline” gets pulled together by a bunch of the hometown enthusiasts. A folksy and savvy CEO who prefers a rural existence, a few lightly-credentialed but experienced and caring executives, an extraordinarily disciplined, ethical, and qualified board of directors, and […]

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The Effects of Faster and Cheaper Communication

The Effects of Faster Cheaper Communication can be hard to notice (and also challenging to handle when we recognize them). The cost of communication has steadily fallen since humans showed up all those years ago. The pace of decline has accelerated as computing power and network speeds continue their exponential growth. While the price has […]

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The Forecast Calls for..

Not the weather that’s far too easy. The economy? Nah, too useful. Instead Jeff Linroth forecasts.. Jeff Linroth forecasts the future…of the republic. Much is made of our current “polarization”, as if it is new. Actually there have been many ebbs and flows of discord among Americans, and for many reasons. We have always managed […]

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“I Want to See the Country”

“I want to see the country” is a phrase many of us have heard…usually accompanied by “When I retire and have time to travel”. A great way to “see the country” before you retire…is to take a different route each time you travel by car or train. An easy way to do this is to “collect […]