Author: Spencer McKee
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Strike in Telluride: What ski patrol is asking for and if a reopening could come soon
The ongoing strike at Telluride Ski Resort entered day four on Tuesday, with the popular southwestern Colorado ski area remaining closed to the public indefinitely. That said, snowmaking operations are underway at Telluride again, with the resort noting that consistently cold temperatures have allowed the bolstering of snowpack to take place following warmer-than-normal early-season weeks.…
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Strike in Telluride: What ski patrol is asking for and if a reopening could come soon
The ongoing strike at Telluride Ski Resort entered day four on Tuesday, with the popular southwestern Colorado ski area remaining closed to the public indefinitely. That said, snowmaking operations are underway at Telluride again, with the resort noting that consistently cold temperatures have allowed the bolstering of snowpack to take place following warmer-than-normal early-season weeks.…
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Jarring forecast shows ski country might not get serious snow until at least February in Colorado
By now, it’s no secret that Colorado’s snow season thus far has been lacking. The state currently has about 56 percent of the typical snowpack for the date, with snow water equivalent just 0.2 inches away from an all-time low (snowpack records started in 1987). Warm temperatures throughout December have been commonplace, too – Denver…
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3 historic mining towns to visit in Colorado in 2026
Given that the state of Colorado was founded in 1876 – 100 years after the United States of America, hence its nickname as the Centennial State – 2026 will be the state’s sesquicentennial celebration. This 150-year anniversary is the perfect time to visit some of the places that helped to build Colorado into what it’s…
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Fireworks will be launched from 14,115-foot Colorado peak to celebrate new year
Those in Colorado Springs will want to be sure they look to the sky come midnight on New Year’s Eve to spot a spectacle like no other – fireworks exploding above Pikes Peak. The 103rd rendition of a New Year classic, the AdAmAn Club will be headed to the mountain’s 14,115-foot summit under winter conditions,…
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102 places to go and things to do in Colorado in 2026
There’s no shortage of things to do around the state of Colorado thanks to its countless mountain towns, thousands of peaks, and many parks. Looking for some travel inspiration? Here’s a list of 102 things to add to your Colorado bucket list: Note from the author: As always, make sure you’re practicing the principles of…
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Ski patroller dead after in-bounds avalanche at major California resort
At about 7:30 a.m. on December 26, an in-bounds avalanche occurred at California’s Mammoth Mountain ski resort, ultimately resulting in the death of a ski patroller. According to a press release from the resort, the avalanche occurred prior to ski area operations and during avalanche mitigation work in the area of Lincoln Mountain. Two patrollers…
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Two snowmobilers airlifted from backcountry after crash in Grand County
Grand County Search and Rescue responded to a Christmas Eve snowmobiling crash that resulted in two riders getting transported by air for further medical care. According to a press release from the rescue organization, the incident took place in the Church’s Park area of Grand County, with both riders on a single snowmobile at the…
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Amid resort-closing strike, nearby ski spot offers discount on helicopter transfer in Colorado
News that Telluride Ski Resort would be temporarily shutting down operations amid a ski patrol strike shocked the industry earlier this week, with the indefinite Telluride closure set to start on December 27. On the heels of that news, another nearby ski area that’s set to open on the same day is offering a big…
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Fire at Leadville cannabis and CBD dispensary prompts air quality alert, cancels outdoor recess for kids
On the morning of December 18, a structure fire broke out at Floyd’s, which the Leadville Herald Democrat describes as a “CBD And cannabis dispensary located on Poplar Street.” The first report from the sheriff’s office on the incident was published at 9:01 a.m., noting that various stores in the immediate area had been closed…