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Colorado is probably best known for the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, its liberal marijuana laws and its dozens of ski resorts. But there’s much more to the state and its residents, and Colorado’s influencers reflect that diversity in their interests and content. Here are some of the top Colorado Instagram influencers for brands and marketers to know.

Mikaela Shiffrin

Olympic Gold medalist Alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin lives in Edwards, Colorado, not far from where she grew up. She’s a two-time Olympic champion and a five-time world champion with 862,000 followers on Instagram.

Shiffrin is also a singer and musician who posts videos of her performances on Instagram along with her skiing and workout content. Shiffrin has been featured in magazines like Glamour and Outside and on Outside TV. She has partnered with brands including Bose, Land Rover USA, Oakley and Adidas.

Alena Gidenko/Moda Prints

Denver-based influencer and blogger Alena Gidenko has close to 64,000 followers on Instagram. A mother to twins, Gidenko is a color and prints enthusiast whose Moda Prints blog focuses on topics including style, motherhood, recipes, home décor and travel. On her Instagram account, she posts photos of herself stylishly decked out in casual, Earth-tone outfits and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.

Simon Yosh the Adventure Cat/Backpacking Kitty

Coloradoans are big on outdoor activities, including backpacking, and the cats of Colorado are no exception. Simon Yosh is a cat that often accompanies his human, the climber, mountaineer and influencer JJ Yosh, on his backpacking trips.

JJ Yosh has 375,000 followers on Instagram while Simon the Adventure Cat has 286,000. JJ Yosh has partnered with brands including Icelandic Provisions, Garage Smart, Starkist and Hello Fresh. Simon the Adventure Cat has partnered with brands including Fresh Patch and Tide.

Ty Newcomb/Eye.of.Ty

Colorado-based photography and travel influencer Ty Newcomb has attracted 167,000 followers on Instagram who are drawn to his spectacular landscape shots. He captures stunning scenic vistas throughout his home state and country and in farther-flung destinations like Malaysia, Indonesia and Canada. Newcomb has partnered with brands, including Expedia, Wild Basin, Land Rover USA, Firestone Auto, Valvoline and Dasani Water.

Leah Behr

With more than 37,000 followers on Instagram, Colorado influencer Leah Behr creates lifestyle content including tips on fashion, food, beauty and travel. She’s also a real estate agent who’s renovating an 1890s home with her husband. Behr has partnered with brands, including Native and Evolution Fresh.

Andrea Schumacher

With nearly 20,000 followers on Instagram interior designer and influencer Andrea Schumacher isn’t afraid to use bold colors and modern furnishings in her projects. Schumacher shows her audience of design buffs that Colorado interiors aren’t just about log cabin mega-mansions with woodsy, rustic decor.

Schumacher and her award-winning design firm Andrea Schumacher Interiors have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, House Beautiful and Interiors magazine. She has also designed sets for Columbia Pictures and the TV series Days of Our Lives. In addition to her Denver office, she has also opened a Santa Barbara, California, location for her firm.

Bre Patterson/Bites with Bre

With nearly 31,000 followers on Instagram, food, wine, lifestyle, wellness and travel influencer and blogger Bre Patterson is also a yogi, skier and crafter. The Denver-based Patterson has partnered with brands including Mr & Mrs T Bloody Mary mix, Quorn USA, La Colombe coffee and Chipotle.

Ashlae W./Oh Lady Cakes

Denver-based food influencer and blogger Ashlae W. has snagged 82,400 followers on Instagram. Her Oh Lady Cakes blog features recipes for decadent treats as well as healthy desserts and dishes. Some are vegan, gluten-free or made with seasonal ingredients while others are full-throttle indulgent. They range from chocolate mousse pie with peanut butter whip and pretzel crust to spicy peanut stew with butternut squash and chickpeas.

Andy Sturt/What Andy

Andy Sturt is a high-energy Boulder, Colorado-based travel- and sports fan influencer with 777,600 followers on Instagram. Sturt is also a Ph.D. student who embarked on a cross-country road trip to visit 15 of the United States’ Major League Baseball stadiums. He chronicled his trip on Instagram, drawing tens of thousands of followers and has continued his travels through Israel, Europe and Asia.

Top Colorado Influencer Discovery

Coloradoans know how to enjoy life, and with a median household income of more than $69,000, they have the means to do so. Whether they’re making the most of the state’s great outdoors, creating sinful or slimming dishes, or just living their best lives, they look to influencers to lead the way.

Top Colorado influencers range from backpackers who trek with cats, and Olympic champion skiers who are also musicians to cake chefs and health-conscious moms. And the state serves as a stunning backdrop for their posts, which draw big audiences and hundreds of thousands of likes on Instagram.

Top Colorado Instagram influencer-discovery doesn’t have to be a challenge. Regardless of the markets you’re targeting in Colorado, you’ll likely find influencers who reflect your brand’s image and are relevant to your products. They’re influencers who reach the right audiences that value and trust their content. Brands and marketers can find more influencers like this at https://izea.com/izeax-discovery-overview/.