When planning our first real US roadtrip a couple of years ago, many people told us to go to the West Coast, like any other tourist does. However we decided that instead of following the crowds, we’d head out to Colorado. Even though we only spent about a week there before moving on to Utah and Wyoming, we discovered it’s a true paradise for the adventure minded. Today we’ll share our favorite things to do outdoors in Colorado for those who love the active lifestyle like we do.   This article was first published in 2015 and updated in 2021   Shop at REI in Denver If you are flying…