Author: By Seth Boster
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Early forecast for powder in Colorado a ‘toss-up’ to trusted meteorologist
Ask Joel Gratz for Colorado skiing advice approaching a La Niña winter, and he might suggest looking abroad. “Maybe a trip to the north and northwest should be floating around,” he says. That’s because the sport’s go-to, Boulder-based meteorologist behind OpenSnow.com feels better about that region’s powder chances in La Niña seasons. These are seasons…
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Early forecast for powder in Colorado a ‘toss-up’ to trusted meteorologist
Ask Joel Gratz for Colorado skiing advice approaching a La Niña winter, and he might suggest looking abroad. “Maybe a trip to the north and northwest should be floating around,” he says. That’s because the sport’s go-to, Boulder-based meteorologist behind OpenSnow.com feels better about that region’s powder chances in La Niña seasons. These are seasons…
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3 Colorado state parks fit for fall adventures
Coloradans have their favorite pilgrimages when fall colors pop. Those golden aspens are special members of the landscape — something conservationists indeed considered in setting aside some of the 42 state parks. It’s as good a season as any to appreciate the preserves. Here are three for your consideration: Golden Gate Canyon While one of…
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With a new Summit Complex set to open, a history of construction atop Pikes Peak
The history of construction on Pikes Peak is colorful yet murky. It took a years-long deep dive into records and photographs for the story to become clear. This came courtesy Eric Swab, the Colorado Springs historian whose yet-to-be-released book, “The Granite Attraction,” chronicles man’s developments along the 14,115-foot mountain leading up to this inaugural summer…
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As Colorado summer sets in, hopes and fears of a new normal
Buena Vista Mayor Duff Lacy has had time to reflect on the summer of 2020. “The best way I can think to sum it up is unexpected,” he said. At this time last year, the spread of COVID-19 had everyone wondering what vacation season would mean in tourism-fueled Colorado. National parks were among the widespread…
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Bison rising in Colorado: From the prairie, heirloom species are slowly returning to native lands
Sometimes when Jennifer Barfield is having a bad day, she’ll drive north of her Colorado State University lab. “I’ll end up in a pasture,” she said — a pasture of bison that she helped bring here to this rolling, open canvas near the Wyoming border. Barfield, an assistant professor specializing in conservation biology and reproductive…
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12 things to see and do away from Colorado ski slopes this winter
The options for winter fun in Colorado go far beyond the slopes. Here are a dozen possibilities to consider: 1. Take a scenic drive Winter looks good on Colorado, FYI. And we can drink it all in from the seat of our heated vehicles. Thanks to the state’s hard-working plow drivers, several mountain passes remain…
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Here’s a breakdown of the 27 ski resorts found in Colorado
ARAPAHOE BASIN Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is known as “The Legend.” That’s due to its long season — with more operating days than any other ski area in Colorado, typically opening first in North America and sometimes staying open through Independence Day. This makes longtime executive Alan Henceroth happy for obvious business reasons. But also,…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Georgetown
To exit Interstate 70 and drop into Georgetown is to exit the modern world. Less than an hour’s drive from the state’s busiest metro, this hamlet sits amid Rocky Mountain splendor, largely defying the progress of man. Georgetown opts for nostalgia over development, tradition over change. With the proximity to ski areas such as Loveland,…
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The Colorado cafe where Elvis lives on — and where his favorite sandwich is still served
GOLDEN • In the rush of traffic here at a busy intersection of U.S. 6, amid the big, corporate buildings, it’s easy to miss the little cafe tucked between a liquor store and gas station. This is Nick’s Cafe, drab on the outside, unremarkable. But signs let you know the stories inside are anything but.…