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Dan England
Dan England has worked for Colorado media for nearly 25 years, including 20 at the Greeley Tribune. During his time at the Tribune he won more than 100 state and national awards, including Best of Show from the Colorado Press Association in 2015. Dan loves to write about the outdoors, as they are not just a job but an adventure: He has completed more than 20 marathons and 15 ultramarathons in addition to climbing more than 200 peaks, including all the 14ers in Colorado and Mount Rainier in Washington. Dan also plays trombone, but his wife, Valerie Vampola, deserves the spotlight more, as she sings for living, doing gigs as a solo artist and with Katie Quick in addition to guest appearances with bands across Colorado and teaching with the Loveland Academy of Music. Dan has three children, Jayden and his twin girls, Andie and Allie, and a heeler, Pepper, who in addition to training with him ran her first trail marathon last year in western Kansas.
Selected works by the author:
Family Time on the Slopes
Some of my favorite times with my three kids are in the winter, and they haven’t asked me if I wanted to build a snowman in years. Four years ago, Jayden, who is now 15, got a free ski season pass from Colorado Ski Country USA. He was a fifth grader, and all fifth...
NOCO’s COVID Economy Rebound
While businesses fight to hang on, local municipalities expect a year much like 2020–survivable, but nothing like the pre-pandemic good times.
Tips From the Trail
WITH YOUR DOG BY YOUR SIDE By Dan England Pepper is more than my dog. She’s my coach. Around 7 a.m. every day, Pepper begins to ask to go on a run. She doesn’t stop until I’m out the door. Going on a run is her favorite thing in the world. It doesn’t matter if it’s...
Eagle Spotting in Colorado
Once endangered, the bald eagle population has rebounded, and now is the time to view them in Northern Colorado.
Tips From the Trail
Goal Setting By Dan England As I was reviewing my running goals for next year, I have come to one conclusion: I am insane. I want to run a 100-mile race. Did I lose you already? Well, stick with me for just a bit longer because I promise you something: My goals are a...
Fires’ Impacts Still to Come
Cameron Peak Fire and Troublesome Fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres and destroyed hundreds of structures. But the fires’ damage is far from over. Recreation areas, water quality and more will take time to recover. Find out the extent of the damage and what you can expect this summer.
Opening a Business During COVID-19
Kyle Jongerden moved to Colorado in December to help open Rove, a new restaurant in Old Town Fort Collins. It was an exciting time. He looked forward to serving unique drinks, curated American cuisine and running a nightclub up top, a perfect mix for the hip district...
Cold Weather Running
Don’t let the cold weather bench your running regimen. Here’s what you need to know.