Even though registering for overnight permits in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is still two weeks away, information to help you plan your trip is online now at www.recreation.gov. "While ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week.

A long-awaited plan meant to curb the overuse of one of western Colorado’s most beloved natural areas will soon be in effect. Starting Feb. 15, permits will be required for overnight trips into ...

Information about reserving limited overnight permits in the most heavily-used areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness for the 2023 season is now available at ...

The Forest Service already has implemented a number of measures in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Among them, dogs must be on leashes, overnight visitors must fill out permits that help the ...

The snow isn’t even off the trees. There are no buds or even sign of bloom in the high country, but that doesn’t impact human computations and planning. Monday, May 1, offers a slight window for one ...

The days of unlimited use of some high-traffic camping areas in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen appear to be nearly over. White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams has ...

Last week, rescuers were sent out twice in just three days in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Both times the incidents involved backpackers caught in deep snow on the Silver Creek Trail in East ...

The chance discovery of fossilized animal tracks high in the Maroon Bells Wilderness has caused a flurry of excitement in the scientific community and is helping geologists gain a fuller understanding ...

The White River National Forest, faced with a $380,000 budget shortfall for Maroon Bells Scenic Area, is considering new fees and leaning on local partners — all amid major staffing shortages and ...