Tag: Summit County
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Massive bonfire fueled by 100s of Christmas trees to be lit in mountain town this weekend
A massive bonfire is set to be lit in the Colorado mountain town of Frisco this weekend and the public is invited to attend. According to a press release, the Frisco Spontaneous Combustion Bonfire and Fireworks event will take place on Saturday, February 7 in the Marina lot at the corner of Summit Boulevard and…
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Night hiker lost on 14,271-foot peak flees trail and loses shoe after rescue arrives
Colorado’s snowpack might be low, but that doesn’t mean dangerous winter conditions won’t be present in backcountry terrain – and it especially doesn’t mean that now is the time to bag a summit of a 14,000-foot peak without the right gear or preparation. A recent rescue mission out of Summit County puts multiple winter hiking…
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Friendly rabbit prompts law enforcement response at Colorado ski area
A case involving an oddly friendly rabbit prompted Summit County Animal Control officers to respond to the Copper Mountain area in recent days. According to a report on the matter, animal control officers were contacted about a rabbit that had been hanging out in the area of the ski town for a few days, reportedly…
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Suspect found hiding near Keystone Resort employee housing dies
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a death that occurred in the area of Keystone following a string of events that took place over the last couple of days. According to a report on the matter, the situation started to unfold when Dillon Keystone police stopped a driver who was traveling in a vehicle…
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Breckenridge man arrested after messages “detailed plans and a timeline” for local mass shooting
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on January 7 for allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting in the local area. Law enforcement responded to the suspect’s residence in unincorporated Breckenridge on Wednesday after receiving multiple reports related to the male threatening to kill himself and other people. Deputies arrived…
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Skier death under investigation after man found unresponsive on black diamond run in Colorado
A skier death is under investigation in Colorado’s Summit County after a 59-year-old male was found unresponsive on a black diamond run called The Grizz on January 7, which is located in the resort’s Outback area. The skier was visiting the resort from the Front Range and was found by other guests who immediately initiated…
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Jarring forecast shows ski country might not get serious snow until at least February in Colorado
By now, it’s no secret that Colorado’s snow season thus far has been lacking. The state currently has about 56 percent of the typical snowpack for the date, with snow water equivalent just 0.2 inches away from an all-time low (snowpack records started in 1987). Warm temperatures throughout December have been commonplace, too – Denver…
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Colorado mountain town opens pond for ice skating, including under lights
An ice skating tradition has returned to Colorado’s mountains. Skaters have been invited back to Meadow Creek Pond, the frozen body of water at the park behind the Walmart in Frisco. The town recently announced opening the site and starting maintenance that is anticipated every year by locals and visitors. Compared with rinks and other…
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Another on-slope altercation prompts deputy response at Colorado resort
Maybe it’s the lack of fresh powder, but skiers and snowboarders on Colorado’s slopes seem to be a bit hostile thus far this year, with another altercation at Keystone Resort resulting in a deputy response. News of this incident comes just days after an argument over right-of-way ultimately led to multiple people getting a court…
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Ice Castles set to open this week at Summit County location
The Silverthorne location of the popular Ice Castles attraction will officially open for the season on Friday, December 19 at 6 p.m. “As we step into our 15th anniversary season, it feels especially meaningful to come full circle and return to Silverthorne where our first commercial Ice Castles came to life,” said Kyle Standifird, CEO…