Brandon Mathis
Brandon Mathis is a freelance writer/photographer in Durango, Colorado. After nearly a decade of odd jobs at ski resorts bar tending and waiting tables, he pursued his education. A graduate of celebrated Fort Lewis College, Brandon studied Anthropology, Writing and History before working on site at archeological projects in Colorado and Utah.
Longing for adventure, he began traveling around the southwestern United States to find it. Now, writing full time, he primarily covers mountain sports and closley related issues, lifestyles and culture.
A love of nature, the outdoors, adrenaline and enthsuiasm has him on the go in many different capacities, from snowboarding and ice climbing, to bouldering, rock climbing and mountain biking.
Living in the Four Corners, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet, Brandon has access to several environments within a short drive, and finds inspiration from the places he goes and the people he meets.
Writing about and photographing his adventures is his passion, being healthy and able to enjoy the mountains and deserts in which he lives is his reward.
A regular contributor to The Durango Telegraph, Inside/Outside Southwest Magazine, The Mountain Gazette and various websites, Brandon has covered mountain biking, rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, snowboarding, split boarding, travel, river sports, as well as gear reviews, helathy lifstyles, diet and nutrtion, mountain living, travel, local personalities, social work, and history. He has also written for Climbing Magazine, and is a feature writer for Buzztown.com
Samples of recent works by Brandon Mathis:
Inside/Outside Southwest Magazine
Brandon lives between the deserts of the southwest and the mountains, in downtown Durango, minutes from great coffee and incredible mountain biking trails.
Latest Articles
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Best Ski Resorts in Southwest Colorado
Skiing is one of America's favorite vacations. Here are four destinations in Colorado and New Mexico that are sure to keep snow lovers coming back for more.
Feb 11, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Four Corners Mountain Biking
The Four Corners: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah come together to provide some of the best trails in the country all within a day's drive, so get ready to ride.
Feb 5, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Spring Mountain Biking in Durango, Colorado
In the springtime around Durango, Colorado, you can hit the ski slopes all morning and hit the mountain biking trails all afternoon. Get ready for great crosstraining.
Jan 27, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Smart Racking for Your Ice Climbing Gear
Sometimes poor planning and organization can prevent the best of ice climbers reaching their goals, but clever thinking and a good system can help them to stand on top.
Jan 25, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Rocky Mountain Valentine
When the snow is falling and the mountains are covered in white, nothing warms the heart more than a quiet romantic getaway. Here are five ideas for a Colorado Valentine.
Jan 18, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Dress for Success in the Colorado Mountains
By following guidelines and preparing for Colorado weather, climbers and skiers can easily avoid the discomforts of poor clothing choices.
Jan 13, 2010
- Brandon Mathis
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Ice Climbing in Silverton, Colorado
Tucked deep in the San Juan Mountains, Silverton, Colorado has over 35 routes of quality ice climbing.
Dec 28, 2009
- Brandon Mathis
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