Rocky Mountain Magazine Explained

Rocky Mountain Magazine was a regional monthly magazine published in Denver, CO from 1979-1982. The magazine featured many notable Western writers and contributors, including Edward Abbey, Thomas McGuane, Tim Cahill, William Kittredge, and US Olympic skier, Billy Kidd.[1] In 1982, the magazine won the National Magazine Award for general excellence.

History

The publication was founded by Terence Y. Sieg, who served as publisher and, later, editor-in-chief.[2] In its first year, Terry McDonell, an alum of Rolling Stone who went on to be the founding editor of Men's Journal, edited the magazine.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rick . Bolton . Magazine explores Rocky Mountains . Idaho Falls Post-Register . May 3, 1979.
  2. News: Magazine Editors Quit Over 'Censorship' . Associated Press . Boulder Daily Camera . June 28, 1980.
  3. News: Ashton . John . Another Magazine to Invade Region . Rocky Mountain News . March 4, 1979.