Tag: Cripple Creek
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Ice Castles ‘coming to life’ now in Cripple Creek
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An icy wonderland is rising in the hills west of Colorado Springs. Recent nights of frigid temperatures have benefited Ice Castles, the complex of frozen walls, arches, tunnels and slides returning for a second winter in Cripple Creek. “This beloved winter attraction is coming to…
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The days are shorter, but Colorado’s winter fun is endless
Skiing is the popular image of winter in Colorado. And for good reason: These Rocky Mountains serve as a historic, premier destination for the sport. In terms of skiing acreage and elevation, no other state compares. Skiing’s impact on Colorado in economic terms? A whopping $4.8 billion annually, according to a study from 2015, the…
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Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine victim identified in fatal accident; ‘door was broken’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated multiple times since its original time of publication. DIVIDE • The person who died in Thursday’s elevator malfunction during tours at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek was identified as Patrick Weier, a tour guide at the mine. Meanwhile, officials pointed to a broken door on the…
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1 dead, 23 rescued at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek after equipment malfunction
CRIPPLE CREEK • One person died, four were injured and 23 rescued after an equipment malfunction during tours Thursday of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. By 7:15 p.m., the 12 who had remained trapped for more than six hours at the bottom of the tourist mine…
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History of Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, site of a deadly incident Thursday, is a former gold mine now turned into a tourist destination in Cripple Creek that takes guests on a vertical descent 100 floors below ground, according to its website. The mine was named after Mollie Kathleen Gortner, who in 1891 became the first woman in…
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Ice Castles to add new Colorado location, returning to I-70 corridor
Coloradans will have two options to experience the wintry attraction, Ice Castles, with a new location in Eagle to join the second year in Cripple Creek. “We are thrilled to add a second location in Colorado this winter where we can create a sense of magic and wonder for our guests,” said Ice Castles CEO…
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Quick guide to fall in Teller County: Scenic hikes, drives and attractions to visit
In Colorado, aspens prefer higher elevations. It’s no wonder they’ve found a pleasant home in “the City Above the Clouds.” That’s Woodland Park, situated near 8,500 feet. But when it comes to appreciating our favorite tree of fall, the opportunities extend far beyond town — far across the hilly forests and meadows defining this side…
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Ice Castles, Colorado town appear ready for return of winter party
A little town west of Colorado Springs is eyeing the return of a big attraction this winter. “We are in the process of finalizing the agreement” with Ice Castles, Cripple Creek Mayor Annie Durham said. Preliminary steps were being taken, she said — job postings and earth work to prepare the colorful, fantastical complex of ice…
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High praise for Ice Castles’ first year in Cripple Creek, but return still to be decided
This week, the ice was melting at a first-of-its-kind attraction in the hills west of Colorado Springs, and optimism seemed high as the sun. Ice Castles’ debut winter in Cripple Creek was “overwhelmingly successful,” said the city’s mayor, Annie Durham. The sentiment was shared by the Utah-based company that was enjoying a retreat in Miami,…
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Cripple Creek kicks off 15th annual Ice Festival
The 15th annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival kicks off this weekend, lining the city’s main street with two dozen ice carvers sculpting frozen masterpieces. The five teams of sculptors are at work and, with hundreds of ice blocks at the ready, they’ll continue carving through Feb. 25. Visitors can stop by to watch the ice…