Backcountry Brewery

720 Main St, Frisco, CO Thirst driving activity: skiing off I-70 Atmosphere: nice outdoor patio when warm and cozy bar area upstairs Grub: decent bar food Beer choice: The Colorado Care Package

Eddyline Brewery

102 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO Thirst driving activity: mountain biking Atmosphere: new back patio and bar in the back, chill atmosphere inside Grub: tasty pizzas Beer choice: Pumpkin Patch Ale

High Alpine Brewing Company

111 North Main Street, Gunnison, CO Thirst driving activity: backcountry skiing in Crested Butte Atmosphere: industrial warehouse feel and great upstairs outdoor patio Grub: woodfire pizzas Beer choice: Expresso Stout

New Belgium Brewing Company

500 Linden St, Ft. Collins, CO Thirst driving activity: yurt trip in Never Summer Range Atmosphere: great ambiance, yet bustling with people Grub: food truck outside Beer choice: Ben & Jerry's Salted Carmel Brownie Ale

Dillon Dam Brewery

100 Little Dam St, Dillon, CO Thirst driving activity: skiing off i-70 or running near Frisco/Silverthorne Atmosphere: always busy, but great vibe! Grub: amazing nachos! Beer choice: Wilderness Wheat

Elevation Beer Company

115 Pahlone Pkwy, Poncha Springs, CO Thirst driving activity: mountain biking Atmosphere: Pretty chill and you can sit by the brewing tanks. They also give you handy stainless steel cups for a bit more $ Grub: food truck outside Beer choice: Rasperry Wheat

Copper Club Brewing Company

233 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO Thirst driving activity: mountain biking Atmosphere: A bikers paradise with bike parts as tap handles. Nice outdoor patio Grub: No food Beer choice: Hoochwizen

Grand Teton Brewing

430 Old Jackson Hwy, Victor, ID Thirst driving activity: adventuring in the Grand Tetons Atmosphere: small, cozy and local Grub: popcorn and food trucks Beer choice: Snarling Badger

Bonfire Brewing

127 W. 2nd St., Eagle, CO 81631 Thirst driving activity: MTBing local trails Atmosphere: Come as you are, with stench of skiing or MTBing Grub: Popcorn Beer choice: Lots of good, different options, not sure we can choose!

Palisade Brewing Company

200 Peach Ave. Palisade, CO Thirst driving activity: running or riding the Palisade Rim Trail Atmosphere: Great outdoor patio with live music and local flavor Grub: Full, tasty menu Beer Choice: Dirty Hippy

Whitetooth Brewing Co.

623 8TH Ave N. Golden, BC, Canada Thirst driving activity: Skiing Rogers Pass or shredding at Kicking Horse Resort Atmosphere: Laid back, clean and friendly Grub: Light snacks Beer Choice: Thread the Needle Witbier

Periodic Brewing

115 E 7th St., Leadville, CO Thirst driving activity: High-elevation training/adventure near Leadville Atmosphere: A welcoming environment and delightfully weird beer drinkers Grub: Snacks, sandwiches and soups Beer Choice: Night Run Russian Imperial Stout

Micro-Brasserie de Chamonix

350 Route du Bouchet, Chamonix, France Thirst driving activity: Skiing, climbing, or running in Chamonix Atmosphere: Canadian by nature, French by influence Grub: Amazing food, try the breakfast burrito! Beer choice: Blanche Des Guides