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

Butcher Knife Brewing Company

2875 Elk River Rd., Steamboat Springs, CO Thirst driving activity: mountain running in Steamboat Atmosphere: great patio, and wide open doors - great for summer Grub: plan to drink, not eat Beer choice: Hefeweizen

Ouray Brewery

607 Main St, Ouray, CO Thirst driving activity: Skiing Chicago Basin Atmosphere: great indoor and outdoor vibe, with a deck that overlooks town Grub: Full menu Beer Choice: Box Canyon Brown

Broken Compass Brewing Company

68 Continental Ct, Breckenridge, CO Thirst driving activity: skiing at or near Breck Atmosphere: the best brewery vibe in Breck, super casual, laid back and inviting Grub: super light munchies Beer Choice: Chocolate Coffee Stout

Storm Peak Brewing Company

1885 Elk River Plz, Steamboat Springs, CO Thirst driving activity: MTBing in Steamboat Atmosphere: a chill environment and open garage doors built for relaxing Grub: no food, but they are next to Moe's BBQ! Beer choice: something sour or fruity!

Outer Range Brewing Company

182 Lusher Court, Frisco, CO Thirst driving activity: Riding Peaks Trail Atmosphere: although nested in a strip mall, it still has a cool indoor vibe and a outdoor space to enjoy the views Grub: BYO snacks (Whole Foods next door) Beer Choice: Final Summit

Snake River Brewing

265 S. Millward, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Thirst driving activity: ski touring in GTNP Atmosphere: authentic, local Jackson vibe, awesomely understated Grub: AMAZING food Beer Choice: Hoback Hefeweizen

Pug Ryan's

104 Village Place, Dillon, CO Thirst driving activity: skiing in Summit County Atmosphere: Located in Dillon's cozy downtown, you're likely to find a few more locals here Grub: Standard pub fare Beer Choice: Outlaw Stout

Bakers' Brewery

531 Silverthorne Ln, Silverthorne, CO Thirst driving activity: powder days in Summit County Atmosphere: a local's bar, this is a cozy place to drink Grub: amazing baked goods and pub fare Beer Choice: French Silk

Wildlife Brewing

145 S. Main St. Victor, ID Thirst Driving Activity: Backcountry skiing on Teton Pass Atmosphere: Nested in Teton Valley, it's easy going among Idaho locals Grub: Good pizza among a full menu Beer Choice: Mighty Bison Brown

Melvin Brewing

75 E Pearl Ave, Jackson, WY Thirst driving activity: skiing Jackson Hole Atmosphere: In a shared space with Thai Me Up Asian Cuisine, you cannot go wrong. It's a cozy place to warm up after a long day of skiing. Grub: Incredible Thai food Beer choice: Heyzeus

Angry James Brewery

421 Adams Ave, Silverthorne, CO Thirst Driving Activity: Adventuring in the Gore Range Atmosphere: Carefully designed indoor bar and outdoor fire pit Grub: Restaurant attached Beer Choice: Farmhouse Ale

Kannah Creek Brewing Company

1960 N. 12th St. & 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO Thirst driving activity: mountain biking Atmosphere: the Edgewater location has a great outdoor area Grub: great pizza Beer choice: Highside Hefeweizen