ARAPAHOE BASIN – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area kicks off Colorado’s 2014-15 ski and snowboard season on Friday, Oct. 17. Skiers and snowboarders will be able to make turns on the intermediate High Noon trail starting at 9 a.m. Guests will take the Black Mountain Express high-speed quad chairlift to the top of the run at … Continue reading
WINTER PARK – With assists from Mother Nature in the form of snow last week and cold overnight temperatures, Winter Park Resort’s snowmaking operations began, Oct. 15, in preparation for the 2014-2015 winter season. The timing is perfect, as Winter Park will open for its 75th Anniversary season in just 29 days, on Nov. 12. Continue reading
One of the many ways to compost your used jack-o-lantern at Pumpkin Smash. IDAHO SPRINGS The Pumpkin Smash is a free, family-friendly event that brings awareness to composting and other community minded sustainability solutions in a fun and engaging setting. The 6th Annual Pumpkin Smash, which takes place Nov. 1 at Idaho Springs’ Shelly/Quinn Ballfield … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS Break out the Halloween costume, the Friend’s of Charlie’s Place is hosting its annual Howl at the Moon fundraiser, Oct. 24, at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge, 1600 Colorado Blvd. This adult-only event features local eats, great auction items and a chance to enter the popular costume contest while dancing … Continue reading
WONDERVU A community of “mountain monsters” who love Halloween are located near the top of Coal Creek Canyon along Camp Eden Road. They offer trick or treating to all ages, provided participants are in costume, on Oct. 31. On All Hallows Eve from 5-8 p.m. residents open their doors and turn up the lights, welcoming … Continue reading
CENTRAL CITY Forget the scary movie or haunted house this year, to really get your hairs to stand on end, come explore some of the rarely seen and often avoided areas of the oldest buildings in Central City. The fourth annual Creepy Crawl happens Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17-18 and 24-25. Take the hour-long walking … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Helping and healing our Female Veterans is very important. History and Heroes, along with The Aspen Lodge are taking this responsibility to a whole new level. A Hero Reborn event, Oct. 25-Nov. 1, is designed to take a “wounded hero through a series of workshops to give her the tools necessary to heal … Continue reading
BOULDER – The Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland plan to take advantage of changing winter weather conditions to burn slash piles resulting from multiple fuels reductions and hazardous tree removal projects. Firefighters will spend the upcoming winter months burning piles in a number … Continue reading
Kim Culver and wild Angelica Sign-up for Culver’s Osha Class ends Oct. 10 By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Kim Culver loves plants, and in particular Osha. Join the herbalist, Oct. 12 at at 1 p.m., as she introduces Osha—a native plant that has long been known to carry medicinal properties among the Native American tribes of … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The hike to Eugenia Mine in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
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