Tag: Summit County
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One of best places in U.S. to ‘camp by water’ is located in Colorado, says The Dyrt
In case you haven’t heard, The Dyrt is a great resource when it comes to camping, with the company featuring detailed profiles and reviews of campsites around the country. Periodically, the company will highlight some of the ‘best-of-the-best’ based on certain features, and recently, the topic of discussion was the ‘best places to camp near…
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Man left not breathing after 25-foot-fall at popular Colorado rock climbing crag
A rock climber is lucky to have escaped with his life after a big fall in Summit County in recent days. According to a report from the local sheriff’s office, their deputies received a report of a rock climbing incident that took place at a popular climbing area outside of Frisco involving a man who…
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“Shovel-wielding woman” charged with child abuse in dispute over trailhead parking
It’s no secret that Colorado’s popular trailheads can get a bit crowded on a sunny day. That said, as frustrating as it can be to show up to a lack of parking spots, it’s important that everyone keeps their cool. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, a disturbing situation recently unfolded at a popular…
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Man “lurking” in trees near hot tub creeps out mountain town tourists
Hot off the press from Summit County comes an interesting deputy response that took place in recent days. According to the weekly activity log from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recently responded to a report from guests staying at an Airbnb in unincorporated Dillon involving a man who was seen lurking in the trees…
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This stunning via ferrata route reaches 13,000 feet in the Colorado mountains
Arapahoe Basin might be known for its snowy slopes in the winter, but come summer, this resort transforms into a different type of adventure destination. One of the most notable summer offerings at this Summit County resort is the ‘Via Ferrata Tour’ – a high alpine adventure that offers no shortage of great views and…
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Trailhead parking will soon require $30-plus reservation for popular 14er hike
Come Saturday, June 13, a reservation will be required to park at the trailhead for the Quandary Peak East Ridge route in Summit County. The trailhead also serves the popular McCullough Gulch area, as well. With the policy set to be in place through September 13, it’s recommended that those wanting to park at the…
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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…