Tag: Silverton
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Enjoy fall at these 10 spectacular sites in Colorado’s super scenic southwest region
As if Colorado’s southwest region could get any more beautiful, autumn swoops in. Gold is added to the palette, which also includes shades of purple and pink — the big sky blushing as the sun sets on another fulfilling day. How else to describe days spent in the San Juan Mountains? There is discovery and…
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‘World-class’ trail system breaks ground in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
Early into Silverton Singletrack Society’s life nine years ago, some of the nonprofit founders gazed upon a mountain looming over their backyard party. That was Boulder Mountain, among the alpine backdrop of the remote town above 9,300 feet in southwest Colorado. Those mountain biking enthusiasts in the backyard envied a mountain facing south to the…
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Relive the gold rush at these mine tours in Colorado
They once made millionaires. Now they make tourists happy. Take a step back in time at these mines: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Cripple Creek The mine’s website recalls the story of Mollie Kathleen, who one day in 1891 “noticed an interesting rock formation that winked back at her.” The history goes: “With her heart racing,…
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Rocky roads: Brutal, beautiful drives in Colorado mountains
For the miners who sought to tame Colorado’s mountains, the road wasn’t easy. As is evident from some of the wicked paths blazed in those days, riddled with boulders, creek crossings, narrow passages and steep drop-offs. These are the hair-raising, bone-rattling trails attempted today by brave souls in Jeeps and ATVs. Alpine Loop A Jeep…
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Extreme ski area in Colorado announces plan to add chairlift
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From a ridge along Silverton Mountain, skiers have long eyed a steep swath of powdery lines between trees. “They’ve always looked across that valley and said, ‘I’d like to ski that,’” said Aaron Brill, founder of the ski area with a backcountry feel in southwest…
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A look at 8 ghost towns in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save They are abandoned but not forgotten. They are the forefronts of classic Colorado images, destination reminders of the bold pioneers that built this state. One might say their spirits linger across the mountains — their shouts and cries still heard in the night between cabins…
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On the right track: Married firefighter and train engineer work together to save stranded hiker
Kylah and Nick Breeden of Durango fell in love working on the railroad and Monday turned out to be a live-long day. The newlyweds don’t always work together, but on one of the final weeks of the summer season, Kylah, a locomotive fireman and Nick, a train engineer, were assigned to the second shift hauling…
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A scenic railroad train in Southwestern Colorado spotted a lost hiker, setting up a dramatic rescue. This video is the emergency train which was called to assess the hiker’s injuries
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A small emergency diesel engine train driven by engineer, Nick Breeden accompanied by his firefighter wife, Kylah, raced to rescue the injured hiker. The hiker had made it to a clearing five miles south of Silverton, Colorado.
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5 fall color drives in Colorado through massive aspen groves
Sprawling 106 acres in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, Pando is the largest known aspen clone in the world. But with research, experts suspect a larger one could be found — perhaps in Colorado’s mountains. We asked where they would look. Here’s some of what they said: Grand Mesa The gentler topography of the planet’s largest…
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Mountain vibes rule this remote town | Main Street Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save About 150 years ago, you might’ve seen two Silvertons. Reads the history kept on the local chamber of commerce website: “From the very beginning an imaginary line ran down Greene Street, dividing the town between the law-abiding, church-going residents and the gamblers, prostitutes, variety theaters,…