Author: By Seth Boster
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For nearly 50 years, race drivers have taken to this frozen lake in Colorado
In 2011, Donny Cryer traveled to Colorado from his home in Texas for what he thought would be a long vacation of skiing. He ended up falling in love with another winter sport rooted in these mountains. 6 frozen waterfalls to admire around Colorado Now living in Silverthorne, Cryer finds himself at the helm of…
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6 frozen waterfalls to admire around Colorado
While they roar in spring and summer, there is something no less wondrous about Colorado’s waterfalls when they freeze. Take in the winter silence while admiring Mother Nature’s great sculptures. Bridal Veil Falls Spanning as high as 365 feet in a box canyon overlooking Telluride, these are considered the state’s tallest cascades. You can hike…
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Hot springs base camps: 4 Colorado destinations for soaking and more
Colorado’s hot springs shine brightest in the darker days of winter. They are the warm embrace we need after long, cold days of skiing and adventure, the mineral medicine the doctor orders to mend our weary bones. Some towns showcase the geothermal miracle best. Call them Colorado’s “soak towns” — great base camps for your…
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Could ‘triple dip’ La Niña bring the powder to Colorado skiers?
The summertime powder hound will take any sign of hope. For example: mushrooms. Said Colorado skiing’s trusted weather man Joel Gratz: “People have come to me and said, ‘When it’s been a really rainy summer and the mushrooms are great, the ensuing winter is really good, right? Is that true?’” Not exactly, Gratz is sorry…
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Bring on the freeze: Annual Winter Fun Guide is embracing the cold like never before
It’s the soft stuff that rules. That powdery snow that conjures skiing dreams as soon as the air gets nippy. But in no certain corners of Colorado, a hard element is equally cherished. Unlike skiers, it’s not a bluebird day that’s desired. Bring on the cloud cover, say ice climbers and ice fishermen and ice…
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Frozen in time: A brief history of ice harvesting in Colorado
As Colorado was coming into shape as a state, so too were blocks of ice cut from lakes, ponds and streams. Residents, after all, needed a way to preserve their perishables. Indeed, the commodity wasn’t so easy to come by back then. Here’s a brief history of the industry that grew with the state’s biggest…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Kremmling
When you think of Colorado winter, you probably don’t think of Kremmling. You think of something more like Steamboat Springs, about 50 miles to the northwest. You think of something more like Winter Park, about 50 miles in the opposite direction. Let’s face it. The glitz and the glamour of ski resorts have distracted us…
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8 tips for saving money on Colorado ski slopes
So you missed the early-bird deals on season passes. You missed the first, best way to ski a lot and save money. But there are several other tricks to the trade in Colorado. Here’s what to know before breaking the bank on the state’s increasingly pricey slopes: Be sure to book in advance This one…
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In another pandemic winter, Colorado’s hot springs have shining moment
Last winter, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to grip the world, a video hit the internet that started with the soft, slow trickle of water. Words appeared across the screen: “Our ancestors’ wisdom that Mother Nature is the primary source of well-being has never been more evident than it is today.” People introduced themselves from…
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8 reasons to love Colorado Springs in winter
One reason to love Colorado Springs in the winter? How about U.S. 24? That’s the locals’ go-to route to the ski slopes — a much quicker option than dreaded Interstate 70. That’s just one thing to never take for granted during the season in the Pikes Peak region. Here are others: The outdoors Residents tend…