Tag: Salida
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Hikers use belt as life-saving anchor after 200-foot-fall in rugged Colorado terrain
A Colorado rescue team sprang into action under nightfall on November 15 to save a hiker who fell approximately 200 feet downslope on North Sheep Mountain. According to a report from Chaffee County Search and Rescue North, their volunteer-powered team was called into the field at about 5:36 p.m. last Saturday to assist the hiker…
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Boys soccer roundup: Pine Creek, Cheyenne Mountain advance to semis; defending 4A champs Air Academy ousted in quarters
Just two Pikes Peak region boys soccer teams remain in the playoffs after wins Saturday and both advanced to the semifinals via shutouts. In 5A, Pine Creek ventured to Englewood High School to face an undefeated Cherry Creek team that owned a 29-match win streak and had scored at least one goal in every contest…
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13 factors that can make ‘mountain town life’ less enjoyable than it seems
While living in a mountain town is a ‘bucket list’ goal for many, it does come with some major differences compared to typical city life. A recent article from Business Insider does a good job of highlighting the contrast between life in Denver and small town Colorado – in this case, the 6,000-resident town of…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Great American Beer Fest and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. THURSDAY-SATURDAY Very limited passes remain for the iconic…
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Surfing in Colorado? Yes, and it’s booming where you might least expect it
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eric Thomas spent the 1980s and ’90s surfing waves off Florida, California and Hawaii, with other stops around the Bahamas and tropics in what became a professional career on the oceans. Then he looked to a land-locked state. “I wanted something totally different,” Thomas said.…
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This summer’s packed lineup of Colorado whitewater festivals means you can spend most weekends on the river
For a landlocked state, Colorado certainly isn’t short on water to play in. As snowmelt runs down the mountains in spring and summer, paddlers take to our abundant rivers to kayak, raft, stand-up paddleboard, tube and more. It’s not all just for fun, though. A stacked lineup of whitewater festivals offers plenty of competitions for…
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Proposal would raise nightly rates at historic cabins around southern, central Colorado
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed raising nightly rates for six cabin sites around the southern and central parts of Colorado. Under the proposal, prices would double at the Lake Isabel Cabin outside Rye, from $75 to $150. The same hike would apply to the historic Roberts Cabin outside Como, the railroading settlement along Boreas…
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Monarch Mountain acquires scenic tramway, popular tourist stop
A Colorado ski area is adding a historic attraction to its portfolio. Monarch Mountain recently announced acquiring the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway and the building atop the Continental Divide that has served as a tourist stop since the 1950s. The tramway opened in 1966 for rides above 12,000 feet in non-winter months. Between Salida and…
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Historic cabin near Colorado ghost town could be overnight destination
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Near one of Colorado’s most-visited ghost towns, land managers are looking to make a historic cabin available for group overnights. The U.S. Forest Service recently announced a proposed $120 per night fee to rent the…