Food + Beverage

Wild, Green, and Abundant

Katrina Blair tells us about wild foods and gives a few tips for fall foraging Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Andy Wingerd With the inspiration of her parents and her many adventures, Katrina Blair has discovered that “wild foods [are] the most optimal way of being.” This realization led her to create Turtle Lake Refuge, a nonprofit that celebrates the connection between personal health and wild lands. Blair, a Durango local, has dedicated her life’s work to educating people about...

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The Garden of Eatin'--It's in the Bag

Farm to Summit Chops Backpacking Food Weight and Waste Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Louise Barton and Robert Hill Mmm. Rocks. Hard on the tongue, harder on the gut. Rocks are every backpacker’s favorite meal at the end of the long day’s trek. This statement is not hyperbole. Conventional packaged meals for backcountry feasting are typically loaded with enough preservatives to make them outlast the rocks of the Rocky Mountains.   As a professional botanist studying endangered...

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Redefining Design: Concrete, Steel, and Wood

CounterKulture Design Studio's Innovative Approach Merges Materials to Create Unique and Timeless Creations Article by Gavin McCalden and Andrew Barber | Photography by Gavin McCalden Founded in 2005, CounterKulture Design Studio has established itself as a leader in concrete design, dedicated to exceeding the highest expectations of builders. Over the past 19 years, the studio has crafted thousands of square feet of countertops, wall panelings, fireplaces, tables, furniture, planters, and...

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Better Together

The Good Food Collective places community first and aims to create a thriving foodshed for all Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Kelly Miranda Southwest Colorado is a magical place to visit, attracting thousands of tourists each year. But those of us who have been here for years or generations and have planted deep roots in this area know that the true beauty is found in our community and the ways we support one another.  When Rachel Landis first set foot in the Animas Valley to...