By Jennifer Pund FRONT RANGE Gardening at altitude comes with many challenges, but is balanced by its rewards. Like anywhere, mountain gardeners find both physical and emotional benefits from cultivating food and flowers. Increased exercise, enjoying the outdoors, contributing to a sustainable lifestyle and even learning a life lesson or two are just a few … Continue reading
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Ducks to hit the water this Saturday in Estes Park
ESTES PARK – After months of planning and preparation, The Rotary Club of Estes Park will set thousands of ducks free for their annual swim on Saturday, May 2. The 2015 race, with its mascot Ranger Lucky Duck, honors Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial. Park staff will pull the rope that sends the ducks into … Continue reading
Celebrate season’s end at Winter Park
WINTER PARK, Colo. – After 24 inches of fresh snow in the last five days, Winter Park Resort’s final week of its 75th anniversary season is already off to a festive start. In addition to the great snow conditions, the week will be capped by a closing celebration that includes a free concert by The … Continue reading
Virtual meeting concerning recreational sport shooting, April 13
Boulder County, Colo. – The Northern Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership (NFRRSSMP) has scheduled a Virtual Meeting for April 13, 6-8 p.m. The Partnership is comprised of representatives from Larimer, Boulder, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties as well as the U.S. Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Anyone with an interest in … Continue reading
Computer repair comes tailored to mountain residents
By Jennifer Pund JAMESTOWN Most everyone experiences the frustrating feeling that comes with a frozen computer screen, broken smartphone or printer that won’t work. Before tossing your electronics out a window, call Sal DeVincenzo at Affordable PC Medic. Not only can the Peak to Peak-area resident fix PC or Mac computers, he understands the exasperation … Continue reading
Duck Race supports more than 60 charities, groups
ESTES PARK Nothing says spring in the mountains like the Estes Park Duck Race, an event that welcomes visitors from across the county to cheer 6,000 rubber ducks as they float down the Fall River to the finish line. The annual Noon Rotary Club Duck Race is more than a spring festival, as it raises … Continue reading
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announces Spring ‘15 Pass and 2015-16 Season Pass pricing
Lock in the longest season in Colorado at the lowest prices ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) released its Spring ‘15 Pass, 2015-16 Season Pass and Elevation 3 Pass pricing. The ski area with the longest season in Colorado will offer three pass options with NO BLACKOUT DATES, allowing snowsports enthusiasts to … Continue reading
Winter Park Resort’s 75th Season culminates with Springtopia
WINTER PARK, Colo. – Winter Park Resort’s successful 75th anniversary season will come to a fitting close on April 25-26 with its annual Springtopia celebration, two full days of revelry that include a free concert by The Wallflowers on Saturday and the venerable Coca-Cola Spring Splash on Sunday. The Wallflowers, a critically-acclaimed, Grammy award winning … Continue reading
Winter Park fundraiser benefits American Cancer Society, Cavett Kids Foundation
WINTER PARK, Colo. – For the fifth straight season, Winter Park Resort Professional Ski Patrol is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and Cavett Kids to fight cancer in the TJV Ski Down Against Cancer this Saturday, March 21. Having grown exponentially each season, this year the event promises to be bigger and better … Continue reading
U.S. Forest Service releases Eldora ski area projects draft decision
Boulder, Colo. – The U.S. Forest Service is releasing its draft Record of Decision and final Environmental Impact Statement today for the Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects. The draft decision proposes allowing the ski area to expand its terrain and facilities on National Forest System lands. Eldora Mountain Resort is located on the Roosevelt … Continue reading