Tag: Summit County
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Colorado resort set to open terrain park for summer skiing and snowboarding
Skiers and snowboarders in Colorado don’t have to put skill development on pause during the summer season thanks to a program put on by Summit County’s Copper Mountain. “Copper Mountain continues its commitment to year-round on-snow experiences with the return of summer operations at Woodward Copper,” reads a press release from the resort. “By farming…
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Sometimes fatal and often-overlooked risk behind rescue of three hikers on 14,272-foot Colorado peak
Summer hiking season is almost here and Coloradans and visitors, alike, will undoubtedly set sights on reaching some of the state’s 14,000-foot summits en masse. A recent rescue that took place on what’s often considered to be one of the ‘easiest’ fourteeners to scale in the Centennial State highlights a key risk that should never…
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Woman calls law enforcement on person wanting ski area parking spot she ‘saved for husband’
Law enforcement recently responded to a parking lot dispute at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin and the incident touches on a hot topic of debate – one that honestly doesn’t warrant any debate, at all. According to a report on the matter, a woman said she was being harassed in the A-Basin lot while she was attempting…
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Skier may get hefty fine after ignoring closure at Colorado resort
A skier recently learned that ‘closed’ means ‘closed’ in Summit County, ending up with a court summons and the potential for a hefty fine related to alleged actions at Copper Mountain. Per a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Copper Ski Patrol called for deputy assistance in recent days after skier didn’t follow the…
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Man headed to court after attempting to reclaim wallet found at ski resort that contained cocaine
The saga of a lost wallet that was found at Colorado’s Copper Mountain ski resort continues. For those unfamiliar with the case, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office recently reported that a lost wallet was found in the Copper Mountain Village area. While there was no identifying information in the wallet, it did contain photos, cash,…
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A-Basin announces closing day, set to tie another spot as ‘last ski area open’ in Colorado
The end of an abysmal snow season is drawing to a close in Colorado and despite the widespread dryness, it looks like two Centennial State ski areas will have their lifts spinning into May. According to an announcement from Arapahoe Basin, their closing day will take place on May 3 – the same date that…
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Breckenridge’s latest addition is already crowded with fans seeking sweet pastries, bread
By Daliah SingerSpecial to The Gazette The line at Threefold Bakery, Breckenridge’s newest café, is more than 20 deep on a Sunday morning. Stacks of gleaming croissants, crisp scones, frosted cinnamon rolls and golden loaves of sourdough await behind the counter, with more being rolled, folded and baked in the open kitchen. The crowd isn’t…
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Mother and son get ‘cliffed out’ above Colorado mountain town
A recent rescue situation that unfolded on a peak in Summit County serves as a good reminder for hikers planning to hit the trail in summer months ahead. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, a mother and her juvenile son were hiking on Mount Royal in the Frisco area in recent days when the…
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Suspect escaped into woods after allegedly assaulting lifty at Colorado resort
A suspect in an alleged ski resort assault was able to evade capture, according to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. In recent days, deputies were called to Keystone Resort after an altercation between guests escalated, leading to one of the guests pushing a lift operator. After the push, the suspect reportedly fled…
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Camp at 11,500 feet along this 4-week, 10-state ‘TransAmerica’ road trip
Summer is right around the corner and many adventurous people have road trips on the mind. On that note, The Dyrt, a helpful online camping resource, recently published several road trip itineraries, two of which travel through Colorado – the ‘loneliest’ road trip, which travels through a stretch of Colorado that’s often overlooked, and the…