Tag: Silverthorne
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Ice Castles not returning to Colorado this winter
A holiday attraction that became a Colorado icon over the past four years will not take shape in the state this winter. Following a decision earlier this year to not bring Ice Castles back to Dillon’s Town Park, operators of the company behind the frozen, glowing creation shifted their focus to Summit County neighbor Silverthorne.…
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Ptarmigan Fire reaches 100% containment after burning 86 acres near Silverthorne
After more than two weeks of firefighting, the Ptarmigan Fire near Silverthorne reached 100% containment Thursday, the U.S. Forest Service announced. The fire sparked on Sept. 27, immediately burning 86 acres but not growing since Sept. 28, fire officials said. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Full containment was reached after weather brought…
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Ptarmigan fire reaches 75% containment
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Ptarmigan fire that ignited several weeks ago is now 75% contained, according to the U.S. National Forest Service. Firefighters have fully contained the north and east flank of the blaze that was first reported on Sept. 27. Since its ignition, the fire has grown…
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Pre-evacuation orders lifted as Ptarmigan Fire reaches 55% containment
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pre-evacuation orders for the Ptarmigan Fire burning near Silverthorne were lifted Monday afternoon as firefighters achieved 55% containment, the U.S. Forest Service announced. This comes as the fire has burned approximately 86 acres since it was reported one week ago on Sept. 27. The cause…
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Firefighters reach 20% containment on Ptarmigan fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Firefighters made progress toward containing the Ptarmigan fire Friday with 20% of the 86-acre blaze ringed by fire lines as it smoldered near homes in Silverthorne, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said. As of Friday evening, nearly 300 firefighters were working the fire to create containment…
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Eating, drinking, hiking and more in Summit County: Local tips for your next summer adventure
We know how to describe ski resort-packed Summit County in the winter. But in the summer? “It’s like heaven to me in the summer,” one Breckenridge resident tells us. “It’s magic.” So, how to score a perfect visit? We asked three locals for tips. KELLY HEPBURN — real estate agent, Breckenridge • Where to start:…
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I-70 closed both ways at Eisenhower Tunnel
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Both directions of Interstate 70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel are closed as a safety precaution following multiple traffic crashes Thursday evening. Eastbound I-70 was initially closed shortly before 5 p.m. at Silverthorne after a multi-vehicle…
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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…