There are all sorts of products that shouldn’t be thrown away these days; from electronics to pesticides to antifreeze. What are we supposed to do with all of it? It winds up in the closet or shed until there’s so much we have to figure out what to do with it. That day is here. […]
We Hit the Jackpot at Copper Mountain Resort!
Ski Season Opening Day 2014
Whole Foods in Now Open in Frisco, CO
Construction has been underway on the new Base Camp commercial development for nearly a year now. Whole Foods, the anchor store and the first of the stores in the development, has opened as scheduled. April 29th had grand opening day festivities that included a live band, a clam bake & free food samples. Whole Foods […]
The History of Keystone Resort
The history of Keystone is an illustrious one, dating back to 1941, when the founders purchased the Black Ranch along the Snake River, the site of the current Ski Tip Ranch. The vision for the resort was formulated for decades, until 1967, when the 500 acres for the original ski area was acquired. The ski area opened […]
The Eisenhower Tunnel turns 40 Today
Today, March 8, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the westbound bore of the Eisenhower Tunnel. The Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel is the highest vehicle tunnel in the world at 11,155 feet. Additionally, it is the longest mountain tunnel with a length of nearly 1.7 miles. Completion of this tunnel meant traffic no […]
Winter Driving Tips
With plenty of snow, cold temperatures and hilly terrain, Summit County drivers are better than most when it comes to winter driving. Steamboat Springs actually has a winter driving course where they teach people how to drive in icy conditions. Summit County does not have that type of course, but I personally have relied on three sure things for the […]
Leaving No Trace in Summit County, Colorado
Today, Monday, is blog action day. Bloggers all over the country are blogging about the environment. I always prefer local flavor when I write posts, because I think that is why people read this blog. A few weeks ago I wrote about the Summit County ski areas using wind power to run ski lifts, and I had planned another during hiking […]
Season Pass Prices for 2007-2008 Summit County Ski Resorts
How much you will pay for season passes changes every year at every resort. Here’s a run down of season pass prices for 2007-2008. Copper Mountain This year Copper Mountain has partnered with both Winter Park and Steamboat for a variety of types of passes at various prices. It makes for a confusing array of prices for […]
The Summit County Hospital – St Anthony’s Medical Center
St Anthony’s, our new hospital in Frisco, Colorado, has been open for nearly two years now and not only does it offer great care, it has awesome views, a good array of services and some very nice people. You may reach them at 970-668-3300. Cheerful volunteers greet you at the information desk at the front of the lobby, with its huge fireplace and […]