Photo by Dave Camara/Arapahoe Basin Denver, Colo. – October 17, 2014 – Colorado’s 2014/15 ski season is underway today as a crowd of ecstatic skiers and snowboarders celebrated at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Atop an 18-inch base of packed powder, at 9:00 a.m. the Black Mountain Express high-speed quad chairlift began delivering eager snow riders … Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo. – Brainard Lake Recreation Area will be closed to vehicle traffic west of the main access gate near the fee station starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. This is an annual closure due to changing weather patterns, snow, high winds and icy road conditions. The area remains open to pedestrian access, and … Continue reading
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
CENTRAL CITY Join Gilpin Arts in Central City for their Autumn show, “Fall Mountain Magic.” Four artists have been brought together to showcase a celebration of the changing of the seasons with their own style of expression through art. Robert Gray is a Colorado artist born in Denver. He paints in several mediums with a … 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
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK What started as a party among friends to try new beers, is now striving to become Colorado’s epicenter to craft beer. The 2nd Annual Fall Back Beer Festival, presented by Poppy’s Pizza & Grill and Mama Roses, takes place Nov. 1, from 1-5 p.m. at the new Estes Park Events … Continue reading
Mike Kaminski, founder and lead investigator of Idaho Springs Ghost Hunters/Colorado Paranormal Society conducts an investigation in Glenwood Springs By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Ghost hunting is hot. Popular television shows, the Internet and the increasing availability of sensitive high-tech equipment, have made the belief in and investigation of the paranormal more mainstream. Despite … 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
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