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Edgemont
877-607-EDGE
Steamboat Springs

www.edgemontliving.com
Edgemont is situated on a landmark location just steps from the mountain village with 360 degree views of the ski slopes, Yampa Valley, Sleeping Giant and the Flat Tops.

Glenwood Springs
www.glenwoodchamber.com
888.445.3696

Glenwood Springs is located in the heart of Rocky Mountain ski country, where pristine mountains and natural hot springs combine to create a wintertime paradise. Sunlight Mountain Resort, the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park provide endless options for family fun. Come to Glenwood Springs and soak it all it.

Ski Cooper
719-486-2277
Leadville
www.skicooper.com
Come ski the difference at Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO. An exciting and affordable alternative to the hustle and bustle of the big, expensive resorts nearby, such as Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek, you'll find our lift lines are short and our runs are long. No competing for parking, lift tickets, ski rentals, or apres ski, just affordable prices and a variety of terrain for kids, teens and adults alike.

Snowmass Mountain Chalet
800.843.1579
www.mountainchalet.com
This bed and breakfast style hotel is located directly on the
ski slopes.


Crested ButteMountain Resort
888.810.7669
www.skicb.com
BUTTEness….an attitude, a joy for living, a welcoming spirit. Visit "Colorado's Last Great Ski Town" and experience the difference that sets Crested Butte apart from other mountain destinations. The small historic town, premier ski mountain, and dramatic landscape offer the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable vacation.

Telluride Colorado
888.605.2578
www.visittelluride.com

Unmatched in North America.

Durango Downtown Inn
Conveniently located, our hotel offers guests easy access to area shopping, various dining outlets and unique art galleries. The world famous Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is within walking distance located just 5 short blocks from the hotel.

Mountain Resorts
888-672-6938
970-879-0517

Steamboat Springs
Choose from 20 resort properties surrounding the Steamboat Ski Area from affordable to indulgent.

Snowmass Hospitality
877.734.7771
snowmasshospitality.com

From premier ski-in, ski-out luxury condominiums to budget minded lodging, Snowmass Hospitality delivers the perfect vacation experience to our guests.


Bear Claw Condominiums
800.BEAR.CLAW
www.bear-claw.com
Steamboat Springs
Premier ski-in/ski-out location. Impeccable guest services.

Silvertree Hotel
970-923-3520
800-525-9402
www.silvertreehotel.com
Snowmass
Snowmass' only full service hotel. Providing an incomparable ski-in, ski-out location. On the Village Mall. 2 restaurant, pools, whirlpools, health club, concierge, airport shuttle
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Leadville / Twin Lakes
PO Box 861,
888.LEADVILLE
www.visitleadvilleco.com

Real Fun, Real People, Real Colorado. Home of Ski Cooper

Steamboat Resorts
1-800-276-6719
www.steamboatresorts.com
Whether you are looking for Steamboat Hotels or Steamboat Condominiums, Steamboat Resorts offers you 27 luxury lodging options, complete with first-class service, luxurious in-room and on-site amenities, and mountain side adventure.

Town of Snowmass Village
970.922.2297
www.snowmassvillage.com
Snowmass Village is the premier multi-season, family-oriented Rocky Mountain destination resort in Colorado.

Denver Interntl Airport
8500 Peña Blvd.
303-342-2000

www.flydenver.com
Denver International Airport (DIA), has been rated the best-run airport in North America and consistently ranks as one of the most efficient airports in the United States. Located 24 miles northeast of downtown Denver, DIA served 50.1 million passengers in 2009 and handles an average of 1,600 flights per day.

Gunnison-Crested Butte
1.800.814.7988
www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
the heart and soul of the rugged Rocky Mountains in Southwest Colorado. If you're looking for something unpretentious, authentic and a stark contrast from the ordinary, you'll be happy to get to know us! Our friendly 1880's Western and Victorian mountain towns make Gunnison-Crested Butte a unique Rocky Mountain vacation destination.


East West Resorts
15 Highlands Lane
www.eastwestbeavercreek.com
Beaver Creek - Vail
800.273.1748, 970.949.5071
Luxury Vacation Rentals

Christiania at Vail
800.530.3999
970.476.5641
www.christiania.com

Vail
Offering a variety of excellent properties in the best Vail Village locations.

Steamboat
800.922.2722
www.steamboat.com
Steamboat Ski-Town USA ® is an authentic western town with a grand skiing heritage. The unmatched combination of abundant Champagne Powder® snow, industry leading family programs, legendary trees, Olympic heritage, off-mountain activities, lodging options and the historic town, make Steamboat one of the premier winter destinations in the country. The town is known for producing more winter Olympians than any other place in the U.S. (79 & counting).

Boulder Brook
1900 Fall River Road
Estes Park
970-586-0910
www.boulderbrook.com

2 Miles from Estes Park and near Rocky Mountain National Park. All suites are steps from the Fall River. Each award-winning luxury suite has a private river-front deck, in-room spa tub, fireplace, king bed, partial or full kitchens, Cable TV/DVD and magnificent views.

Granby Chamber
800-325-1661
View their brochure!

Granby, Colorado is truly the heart of something grand.

Summit Express
1-855-MTN-VANS
970-668-6000
www.summitexpress.com
Denver Airport to Summit County Transportation. We offer scheduled shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport to your favorite ski resort. Our professional drivers will take you to your destination door step whether it is in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Vail, Beaver Creek or Steamboat so you may start your Colorado vacation hassle and worry free.


Lake City
970-944-2527
www.lakecity.com
Hinsdale County and its historic town of Lake City are gems awaiting your discovery in Colorado's beautiful and rugged San Juan Mountains. Escape to yesteryear this year. We can almost guarantee you will come back . . . again and again.


800.777.9622
www.ymcarockies.org
Winter Park - Estes Park
Snow Mountain Ranch is Colorado's Outdoor Playground!


Aspen Square
617 E. Cooper,
800.TO.ASPEN

www.aspensquarehotel.com
The Condominium Hotel an the Heart of Aspen.


Summit Stage
(970) 668-0999
www.summitstage.com
Connecting Breckenridge with neighboring resorts of Keystone and Copper Mountain as well as the towns of Silverthorne, Frisco and Dillon and runs continually from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM all year. Summit Stage buses depart regularly from the Breckenridge and Frisco Stations, along with many other key locations throughout the county year round.

Ramada Limited
990 Lakepoint Dr.,
888.671.6311 970.668.8783

Frisco - Copper Mtn
Clean, affordable accommodations.

AntlersAtVail
800.258.8615
www.antlersvail.com

Wonderful Accommodations with Killer Views.

Winter Park
Fraser Valley Chamber

800.903.7275
This is our open space. Come get yours. World class views, national parks, skiing, snowboarding, music fests, and more!

Holiday Inn Steamboat
800-654-3944
www.steamboathi.com

Full service, friendly and affordable - the Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs is the perfect choice for your fun-filled vacation. Free internet access, fridge & microwave in every room and suite! We are smoke-free, & pet friendly.

Winter Park Resort
www.winterparkresort.com
(970) 726-1564
Where attitude meets altitude! Winter Park Resort is located 67 miles (108 kilometers) northwest of Denver and 85 miles (137 kilometers) from Denver International Airport (DIA).Winter Park Resort is the oldest continually operated resort in Colorado.

Eldora Ski Resort
303-440-8700
www.eldora.com
Eldora is located 21 miles west of Boulder, Colorado and is served by daily RTD bus service during the season. If you crave incredible skiing come viit us!


Loveland Ski Area
303.571.5580
www.skiloveland.com
Just 53 miles from Denver, locals love Loveland for its deep snow, expansive terrain, friendly, low-key atmosphere, lack of lift lines, free slope side parking and separate beginner area offering an unintimidating learning environment.

Town of Frisco
(800)424-1554
TownOfFrisco.com
The town of Frisco may be small but it's chock full of fun, inviting, worry-free adventures with new discoveries at every turn.


RifleChamber
800-842-2085
www.riflechamber.com

Rifle's downtown features antique shops, fine dining, and historic museums. The area surrounding Rifle is rich with wildlife and gold medal streams that provide some of the best elk hunting and fly fishing in Colorado.



Colorado Tourism News, Headlines & Events
Each day our staff scours websites throughout Colorado looking for the headlines to help you decide on where to take your Colorado Vacation or simply just entertain you.



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2/3/12- Pueblo Chieftan
Christo Hearing in Canon City Met with Opposition and Supporters
Chaffee and Fremont Counties Have Yet to Issue Permits
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2/3/12- Summit County Voice
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to Open Soaring Eagle Zipline
People Now Zip 1000 to 800 Feet Over the Arkansas River
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2/3/12- Summit County Voice
Snowfall was above Average for January
Overall Snowpack Still Has a Way To Go
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2/3/12
Front Range Ski Bus Offering Rides to Loveland, ABasin and Keystone
Bus Operates Thursday through Sunday
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2/2/12- 5280 Magazine
5280 Magazine Serves Up Denver's 35 Best Bars
From Dive Bars to Chic Cocktail Lounges
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2/2/12- Durango Herald
Paralympic Sport Coming to Durango
Adaptive Sports selected by the U.S. Paralympics to partner on this valuable project
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2/2/12- Denver Business Deals
Denver Ranked 5th Best Convention City
Up from 14th Ranking in 2009
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2/2/12- Aspen Daily News
108,000 Attend XGames
Down from Record Setting 2011 of 114,200
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1/30/12- 5280 Magazine
Head Case - How One Woman Talked Her Boyfriend Into Wearing a Helmet
Boyfriend Would Say "I ski too fast for a helmet to matter"
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1/30/12- Aspen Times
XGames Looking to Expand
ESPN Looking to Build the XGames Brand Globally
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1/30/12
2012 Telluride Blue Grass Festival Lineup Coming Together
Alison Krauss, Sam Bush Band, John Prine, k.d. lang, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon and more to be Announced
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1/30/12- Colorado Springs Business Journal
Colorado Springs Money Museum Receives $220,000 Coin
1500 Half Disme Coins Were Struck in The Basement of a Philadelphia Sawmaker in July of 1792
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1/24/12
Meet Groucho, Denver Zoo's New Elephant
The 41 Year Old Elephant Joins 3 Other Elephants Join The Toyota Elephant Passage.
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1/24/12
Steamboat Ski Resort Submitting Masterplan To National Forrest Service
Plan Proposes On Mountain Improvements
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1/24/12- Denver Post
Martin Sheen and William H Macy Honored At The Boulder International Film Festival
8th Annual Festival Takes Place February 16 - 19
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1/24/12
Win A Season Pass to The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Pass Good For A Family of Four
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1/24/12
Mesa Verde National Park Offering Free Admission Until March 3
Free admission to all of American's National Parks in 2012 Happens on April 21-29 (National Park Week), June 9 (Get Outdoors Day), September 29 (National Public Lands Day), November 10-12 (Veterans Day weekend)

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1/19/12
- Denver, Post
Pedal The Plains Billed as Bike "Race for the Rest of Us"
Eastern Plains Towns Will Host Race Sept. 21 to 23
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1/19/12 - 9 News
Planning Underway for USA Pro Cycling Host Cities
Each Host City Needs to Come up with $250,000 To Host a Stage
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1/19/12 - Durango Herald
Durango Called 1 of 7 Undiscovered Cities to See Before You Die
Travel Writer Patricia Schultz Says Durango is an Irresistible Mix of History and Activity
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1/19/12 - Canon City Daily Record
Canon City Council Approves Support for Over the River
Council Send Letter to Fremont County Commissioners Who Will Conduct Public Hearings Feb 1 and 2
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1/19/12 - Colorado Bucket List
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival February 8 - 12
2011 National Geographic Called it One Of the Top 10 Winter Carnivals in The Nation
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1/19/12 - Denver Post
Last Year's Rocky Mountain Natl Park Attendance Third Best
Approximately 3,380,044 Visited the Park in 2011
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1/19/12
4by40 Ski Pass Gives You 2 Days At Steamboat and 2 Days at Winter Park
Total Cost $229 Until January 31
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1/17/12
Winter Soul Fest Breckenridge Jan 25 to 29
Features Doug E Fresh, Biz Markie, Damon Williams and more
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1/17/12 - Outherecolorado.com
Check Out These Dog Parks in Colorado Springs
Next Time You're in the Pikes Peak Area, Bring Fido
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1/16/12 - Canon City Daily Record
Raftmaster's Owner Will Colon Name Canon City Chamber's Citizen of the Year
Award Accepted Via Conference Video from Hawaii
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1/16/12 - Summit Daily
Silverthorne's Nordic Center Open
Course Will Be Opened Through March
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1/16/12 - Summit Daily
Colorado Snow Cat Operator's Streak Of Ski Days Ends at 2,993
Guiness Confirms Rainer Hertrich Will Be The Record Holder
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1/16/12 - Summit Voice
Video: Breckenridge Pays Homage To Ullr
Snow Starts to Fall? Hmmmm....
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1/12/12 - Aspen Times
Is Ski Country Getting A Broncos Bounce?
Is there Really An Increase In Reservations When A Colorado Si Resort is Featured on National TV During the Game?
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1/12/12 - Summit Daily
Breckenridge Gives Up On Lift Ticket Tax
Some Council Members Are Still Support the Tax and Will Campaign On It
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1/12/12
TV Schedule for Aspen X Games 2012
ESPN Will Feature Games on Their Stations From Jan 26 to Jan 30
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1/12/12
Invited Athletes To the Aspen X Games
Competition Gets Underway January 26
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1/12/12 - Durango Herald
Durango Herald Reporter Hits the Slopes For The First Time
"Klutz" Reporter Masters Bunny Hill
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1/11/12
Leadville Named Top 10 True Western Town by True West Magazine
The residents in Leadville take their heritage personally
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1/10/12
Exploratory Group Estimates Denver Olympics Would Cost $1.5 Billion
Group Will Determine in 90 Days Whether or Not to Pursue
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Aspen Square
www.aspensquarehotel.com
617 E. Cooper
800.TO.ASPEN

1/10/12 - Durango Herald
Wolf Creek Pass Determined The Most Dangerous Pass in Colorado
Even Though Monarch Pass Averages one Crash A week
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1/6/12 - Summit Daily
Several of Jake Burton's Original Creations On Display
New Snowboard Exhibit Open at Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum
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1/6/12 - Onthesnow.com
Winter Park Opens New Burton Snowboard Lounge
Lounge is Dedicated to Those Learning to Snowboard
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1/6/12 - Onthesnow.com
Winter X Games Guide: Part One, Making Aspen Affordable
Don't Let Price Keep You Away from Aspen's Big Event
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1/6/12 - Onthesnow.com
Copper To Hold Night Winter Bike Race Jan 14
The Mile Race Starts at 5:30pm
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1/6/12 - Denver Post
$1.7 Million Available for Colorado Recreation Projects
Matching Grants Would Benefit Fishing, Boating and Shooting Ranges
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1/6/12- Canon City Daily Record
Canon City Discusses Over the River Project
If Christo Gets Remaining Permits, Construction Could Start in July
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1/5/12
Miners Ball & Wine Tasting At Natl Mining Hall of Fame Feb. 11
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Natl Mining Hall of Fame
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1/5/12- Colorado Daily
Boulder Ranked Third Healthiest City by The Atlantic Cities
Rankings Based on Level of Smoking and Obesity
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1/5/12
Powderhorn Goes Down the Tubes with New Tubing Hill
New Hill Scheduled to Open Jan 7
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1/5/12
Video Of Vail's Founders Discuss the Creation of Vail
2012 Celebrates 50 Years of Skiing Vail
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1/5/12
Moose Roaming Steamboat Streets Licking Cars
Don't get in the Way of Their Yummy Salty Dirt
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1/5/12
Frozen Dead Guy Days Is On For March 2-4 in Nederland
The Blue Ball, Beer, Pancakes and the Brain Freeze Tent Highlight the Fest
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1/5/12- Outherecolorado.com
Monarch Eyes Expansion
More Parking, Bigger Base Lodge, Tubing Hill, New Chair lifts, Expanded Back Bowl Terrain and More Are all Being Reviewed
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1/5/12- Summit Daily
Summit County Will host National Snowshoe
Championships Feb. 24-26

The race will anoint national champions for each gender in various age groups,
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1/3/12
Lance Armstrong On Stage with Lyle Lovett
Cyclist Sings With Crooner at Aspen's Belly Up
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1/3/12
New Vail Gondola To Offer Heated Seats and Wifi
New Features or Size and Speed will Increase Capacity by 40%
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1/3/12
Durango Silverton Railroad to Visit the 2012 Balloon Rally
Train will stop in the Animas Valley for the colorful hot-air balloon mass ascension,
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1/3/12 - Aspen Times
Hawaii Man Looking to Ski 100 Resorts This Winter
He Needs a Little Help from Mother Nature
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12/31/11 - Snowshoe Magazine
Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series Announces 2012 Schedule
World-Class Snowshoers to Non-competitive Families and Singles Participate
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12/28/11 - Vail Daily
Ski Experts Say Riding Lifts is Safer Than Driving Cars
Only 12 Death Reported From Ski Lift Malfunctions Since 1973
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12/28/11
Ski Cooper Now 100% Open
Ski Cooper Will Stay Open Daily Until April 8
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12/28/11
Crested Butte Offering Zip Line Tours This Winter
Mountain Adventure Goes to New Heights
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12/22/11- Durango Herald
The Real Polar Express Loaded with Santa's Visitors
Polar Express Trip to See Santa Offered by Durango Train Until Dec. 28
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12/21/11- Colorado Bucket List
Teams Chosen for Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Comp
Event starts Jan 24 and Sculptures on Display through Feb 5
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12/21/11- Westword
Westword's 2011 New Year's Eve Guide
Events Listed by Upscale, Free, Cheap, Nightlife, Comedy, Family & Mountain
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12/21/11- Chicago Tribune
Denver Ranks as #6 Most Popular New Year's Even Destination
Orlando #1, New York #2, Chicago #10
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12/21/11- Vail Daily
Vail Lifts Now Open at 8:30
Most say the 30 Extra Minutes Makes All The Difference
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12/21/11- 7 News
Relief Finally for Skier Traffic
CDOT Describes Pacing Program as "Huge" Success
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12/21/11- Denver Post
Crested Butte Hosts the 2012 Mountaineering Championships Jan 28-29
Guides Will Offer Guests Ascents of the Class 5 Guides Ridge
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12/20/11- Vail Daily
Vail Planning to Build Gondola on The Village Side
Vista Bahn Lift Will Be Replaced in Time for 2012-13 Season
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12/20/11- Weather.com
Crested Butte 2nd Snowiest City in America
According To Weather.com, See Who's Number 1...
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12/20/11
Glenwood Caverns Offers Winter Pass for Only $31
Something Else to Enjoy Besides Skiing: Tram Ride, Unlimited Turns on Alpine Coaster, 4d Motion Theater and Cave Tour
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12/19/11
Win A Ski Trip and Other Prizes From Steamboat Ski Resort
Lodging, Heli Ski Trip, GoPro HD Camera, SmartWool Socks, Airline Tickets, 2 Pair Rossignol Skis, or Lift Tickets.
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12/19/11
What's Your Resolution? Win 4 Nights Lodging and $500 in Winter Park's Contest
Let 'em Know what Part the Winter Park & Fraser Valley will Play in Your 2012 Resolution. The Post with the Most Likes Wins!
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12/19/11
A Chocolate Village at the Keystone Lodge and Spa
2500 Pounds of Delicious Sweetness and Chocolate River on Display Until Jan. 3
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12/14/11
Breck's 50th Birthday Celebration December 16
Free Beer, Live Music From Los Lobos and More at the Base of the Mountain and Throughout Town
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12/14/11 - Forbes
Colorado Lands Two Resorts in Forbes Top 5 Ski Resorts
Telluride along with Vail/Beaver Creek Make the List
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12/9/11 - Denver Post
2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Announces Route
Next Year's 520 Mile Race Starts in Durango and Goes Along The Western Slope Before Finishing In Denver
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12/9/11
The Ice Castles at Silverthorne Open December 9
Dynamic Ice Structures Reach up to 40 Feet High
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12/9/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Christo Visits Canon City to Thank Supporters
"Over the River has not other purpose than to be a work of art that exudes joy and beauty"
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12/9/11 - American Independent
Colorado Governor is Super Cool
Hick is Second Most Popular In The US
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12/7/11
Dew Tour in Breckenridge Schedule Announced
Dew Tour Lands In Breckenridge Dec. 15 - 18
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12/6/11 - Transworld Snowboarding
VIDEO! Keystone's A51 Park Is Open
Park Will Grow Throughout the Year
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12/5/11
DuoAttempting to Ski 43 Resorts in 36 states over 79 Days
They Hope to hit Resorts From the West Coast to the East Coast
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11/30/11- Skimag.com
Crested Butte, Telluride, Aspen Highlands Rank in Ten Most Challenging Ski Resorts
List Complied by readers of Skimag.com
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11/30/11
"Video" - Crested Butte Rocks on Opening day
Free Lift Tix Brought out the Folks
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11/30/11 - 5280 Mag
"No Cool People at Monarch Ski Area"
Feature in 5280 Covers Monarch Ski Area
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11/30/11 - Conde Nast Traveler
Beaver Creek Listed as #1 Place To Ski in North America by Conde Nast Traveler
Colorado Lands 9 Resorts on the List
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11/30/11 - Sky Hi Daily News
Denver Ski Bus Rolls Dec. 3
Bus Takes Skiers To Copper and Winter Park On Weekends
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11/23/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Silver Queen Gondola
Gondola Took The Place of 3 Lifts and Saved 30 Minutes of Lift Time
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11/22/11 - Heidi Town
City of Loveland Promoting "Snow Sculpture In The Dark"
Six Teams Expected to Compete December 5-11
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11/22/11 - Summit Daily
Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum Beefing Up Snowboard Part
Volunteers Making the Most Significant Snowboard Gallery in the World
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11/22/11 - CBS Denver
New Phone App To Help Drivers in the Rockies
New App Expected to be ready for Summer
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11/22/11 - Summit Daily
Winter Bookings for Mountain Towns Are Up
Numbers Show Skiers and Boarders Are Willing to Commit to Recreation
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11/19/11 - Summitcountyvoice.com
Los Lobos Performing Free Concert In Breckenridge
Concert At Riverwalk Dec 16, During Dew Tour Weekend
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11/19/11 - Summitcountyvoice.com
Fee Collection At Vail Pass Rec Area Start November 26
50,000 Acres of Fun for $6 Day Use or $40 Season Pass
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11/19/11 - KDVR FOX
CDOT Commisions $1.8 Mill to "Study"High Country Rail
Study to Examine the Feasibility Of High Speed Train
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11/19/11 - CBS Denver
Mayor Hancock Moves to Keep Natl. Western Stock Show in Denver
Stock Show Officials Are More Interested in Newer Venue
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11/19/11
Aspen Live Conference For Live Music Industries
December 7-11
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11/8/11 - Ski-Hi Daily News
Winter Park Moves Opening Up To Saturday, November 12
WP Opens with 36 Acres, 5 Trails and 4 Lifts
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11/8/11 - Durango Herald
David Letterman Gives Son a Colorado Train Ride For Birthday
6 Adults and 4 Kids Celebrated Harry's 8th Birthday with A Ride on The Durango Silverton Railroad
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11/8/11
Keystone Opening Lift and More Terrain on Friday, Nov. 11
Montezuma Lift and Schoolmarmn to Silver Spoon Open 11/11/11
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11/7/11- Denver Post
President Obama Signs Sen. Udall's Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Act
Washington Prove it Can Accomplish Something
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11/7/11- Denver Post
BLM Says OK to Christo's Over the River Installation
All That's Left Now is Approval from Chaffee and Fremont County, The Colorado Department of Transportation and the State Patrol
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11/4/11- Summit Daily
Shaun White, Bobby Brown & More Confirmed for Dew Tour
Dew Tour Hits Breckenridge December 16-18
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11/4/11- Mile High Mama's
How Ski Resorts Help Kids Advance Their Skills
Programs Help Kids Learn To Ski Better
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11/4/11
New Pass to Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park
Colorado Triple Play Offers Two Days at Each Resort
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11/4/11
Ski Cooper Adds Magic Carpet to Ski School Slope
Ski Cooper Offers Exceptional Affordable Lessons For All Levels
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11/2/11 - Skinet.com
Telluride Brewery Company Opens
Good Beer Now Available for Thirsty Skiers
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11/2/11 - Colorado Springs Business Journal
Royal Gorge Train Ridership Jumping 40% This Holiday Season
20,000 Expected To Ride Santa Express Nov. 18 to Dec. 26
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11/2/11
The Rock and Roll Academy Is In Session
School of Rock Comes Alive in Aspen and Telluride
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11/2/11
14 Days of Free Admission to National Parks in 2012
It's Also Free This November 11 and 12
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11/1/11 - Summit Daily
Ice Castle Coming to Silverthorne
Depending on the Weather, Builders Hope to Have it Open by November 28
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11/1/11 - Summit Daily
Dam Road in Dillon Now open 24/7
New Entry Stations Allow Traffic To Flow Once Again
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11/1/11 - 7 News
Lots of Free Things to do in Denver in November
Visit Denver Children's Museum, Art Museum, Molly Brown House, Zoo, Railroad Museum and Museum of Nature and Science Offer Free Admission Days
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10/29/11
Vail Snow Daze Early Season Party December 5-11
Bands Announced So Far: Guster, Jakob Dylan, Yukon Kornelius, The Polish Ambassador
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10/29/11- Aspen Times
$25,000 Ski Pass Offers Ultimate Benefits
Ski Co (Aspen) Sells 2 to 3 Per Season
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10/25/11
New! Ski Bus To Shuttle Skiers to Winter Park and Copper This Year
Catch the Bus on the Weekends from Denver or Boulder
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10/20/11- Coloradoan
Fort Collins Author Releases Fourth Edition Of Colorado's Top Campgrounds
Learn the Best Kept Secrets, Favorites, Recommendations and More
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10/20/11- Denver Business Journal
DIA Sees the Busiest August Ever
Summer Traffic Traditionally Brings the Busiest Days of the Year
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10/20/11- Summit Daily
Skiers Delight! I70 Pace Cars Get the Green Light
Traffic Was said to be less Congestive With the Aid of the Pace Cars
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10/20/11- The Colorado Springs Business Journal
Sweet! USA Pro Cycling Challenge Brings in $83 Million to the State
94% of the Attendees Say They'll be Back Next Year
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10/20/11- Summit Daily
New Bill Allows Ski Areas To Offer More Recreation During the Summer
In: Bike Trails & Ziplines / Out: Waterslides and amusement rides
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10/18/11 - Steamboat Today
Ski Magazine Rates 9 Of Colorado's Ski Resorts in Their Top 20
Vail(2), Snowmass(4), Beaver Creek(7), Steamboat(8), Breckenridge(9), Telluride(10), Aspen(11), Winter Park(14), Crested Butte(15), Copper(18) & Aspen Highlands(19)
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Aspen Square
www.aspensquarehotel.com
617 E. Cooper
800.TO.ASPEN
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10/13/11 - Wet Mountain Tribune
Silver Cliff Resident Climbs All 637 Colorado Peaks of 13,000 feet or Higher
Lynn Prebble's Goal Was to Complete the Task Before She Turned 60
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10/13/11 - Forbes
Forbes Offers Up Its 10 Best Ski Resorts for Families
The Colorado Resorts of Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Snowmass, Steamboat, Vail Make the List
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0/12/11
Loveland Ski Area Opening Friday, October 14
And Away We Go For Another Ski Season
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10/12/11
ABasin Opening Thursday, October 13
Its Only Been Closed 100 Days Since They Closed
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10/12/11
Loveland Ski Area Has the Snow Guns on Full Throttle!
Check out photos of their Progress
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10/12/11- Denver Post
Forrest Service Exploring How To Manage Crowds at Maroon Bells
3000 to 5000 People a Day Visited As Fall Colors Hot Their Peak
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10/12/11- Denver Post
Steamboat Earns League of American Bicyclists Bike Friendly Award
Breckenridge and Fort Collins Have Also Earned That Award
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10/8/11- 9 News
Christo Over the River Project Moves
Forward as Colorado Approves Two Leases

State Land Board Approves a 5 yr, 7.7 Acre Lease So The Project Can be Built, Shown and Removed
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10/7/11
FIRST! Wolf Creek Opens Saturday, October 8
The Most Snow In Colorado Offering Special $33 Lift Tickets
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10/5/11
Tenth Annual Backcountry Ball October 21 in Breckenridge
Featuring Telluride Mountainfilm On Tour
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10/5/11
Ski, Swim Stay Package Returns to Glenwood Springs and Sunlight
Rates Start as Low as $99 Per Night and Kid's Lift Tickets Are Free
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10/1/11
Crested Butte Offers Free Skiing On Their B-Day and Yours
If your B-Day Happens During Ski Season, You Ski Free
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10/1/11 - Summit Daily
Max Dercum, Keystone and ABasin's Co-Founder Dies at 98
Known As Founding Father of State's Ski Industry
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9/29/11 - Summit Daily
Loveland's New Chairlift Almost Ready
New Triple Chair Increases Capacity by 400 Skiers Per Hour
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9/29/11 - Aspen Times
American Idol Coming to Aspen
Auditions to Take Place October 5 and 6
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9/29/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Christo Pays To Remove Rail Cars Along Arkansas River
Plans are to Use Tracks For OTR Materials
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9/29/11 - Craig Daily Press
City of Dinosaur and Ute Tribe Exploring Casino Agreement
Study Would See if it's Feasible To Bring a Casino to the Area
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9/29/11
Free Ghost Walk ToursIn Cripple Creek During October
Walking Tours To Take Place in Notoriously Haunted Town
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9/23/11 - Summit Daily
Pace Car On I70 Test is Going Smoothly
Pace Car Could Reduce Traffic Gridlock
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9/23/11 - CBS 4 Denver
How Does Bidding for the Olympics Work
Olympic Committee Conveniently Located in Colorado Springs
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9/23/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Cash Cab Move over For Cash Gondola At Telluride
Local Trivia Junkies Offer Prizes to Gondola Riders - See Fist Four Episodes
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9/23/11 - Denver Post
Supporters and Critics Meet On Proposed Development at Wolf Creek
Texas developer Red McCombs wants to build residences, shops, hotels and other services for up to 10,000 people
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9/21/11 - Examiner
Durango Named #1 Micropolitan Area in US
Durango Identified as Having the Strongest Economy for Town
Between 10,000 and 50,000
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9/21/11
Free Admission to National Parks Sept 24 and Nov. 11-13
Includes Rocky Mountain National Park and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado
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9/21/11- Outtherecolorado.com
Frisco Adventure Park Making Changes for Upcoming Winter
Changes Effect Tubing Hill and Look for a New Snow Fort
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9/20/11- 7 News
22 Drives of Where to See the Best Fall Colors in Colorado
Peak Color is on Schedule for Sept. 20 to Sept. 30.
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9/20/11
Read the Final Environmental Impact Statement from the Bureau of Land Management for Christo's Over the River Project
Eis Addresses Traffic, Wildlife, Install, Breakdown and more
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9/19/11- Unofficial Networks
Skiers Make the First Fresh Turns at Silverton for the 2011-12 Season
Official Open is December 3, but the Snow Was Deep Enough (Pics)
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9/19/11
Frontier Flights Going into Steamboat For as Low as $149
From 12/15/11 to 4/15/12 Flights Will be Coming and Going from 15 US Cities
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9/19/11- Durango Herald
Durango is the "Next Big Thing" According to Outside Magazine
Mountain Bike Trail Network, Ski Resort Las Animas River All Contribute
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9/15/11- Denver Post
The US Fly Fishing Team Posts Best Result in 25 Years
Yes, there is a Fly Fishing Team and Members are From Colorado
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9/15/11
New at Telluride This Year....
New Run, New Snowmaking Facilities, Retail, Hotels and More!
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9/14/11
Western Slope Resort Community, Gateway Canyons, Looking to Expand
New Management Company Will Move Forward with Plans to Renovate, Redevelop and Build
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9/14/11 - Denver Business Journal
CONFIRMED! Pro Cycling Challenge Back Next Year
Almost 1 Million Spectators Lined the Course and 25 Million Watched on TV
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9/14/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
GEMS Cards Offer Discounts On Lift Tickets at Colorado Resorts
Card is Good at 9 Colorado Ski Areas and Offers 2 Free Lift Tickets Too
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9/14/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
LaNina Conditions Expected to Return This Year
Historically, this Means More Snow For the Colorado Rockies
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9/8/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Outdoor Magazine Selects Arkansas Headwaters as Top 5 Park
Area Best Known For Rafting and Fishing
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9/8/11
Monarch Mountain Season Pass Good at 21 Ski Resorts
Telluride and Ski Cooper In Colorado Just Added
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9/6/11 - Colorado Springs Business Journal
Powderhorn Passes Selling at Lower Prices
New Owners Keeping Their Word
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9/6/11
Vail's Pass HoldersCan Receive Photos of Their Skiing in Their Phone
EpicMix Photographers Will Take Portraits and Action Images and Automatically Deliver them to the Passholders Account
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9/6/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Progress Being Made on Opening Manitou Incline Trail
Trail that's 2000 Feet Above Manitou is Tied Up In Legal Process Over Abandoned Railroad
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9/6/11 - Westword
50 Reasons Colorado is the Best State
After Gawker Ranks Colorado 41, Westword Takes Them to Task
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9/1/11
Wheels and Wings Show In Vail Sept. 9 and 10
Featuring an Expected 230 Cars, Aircraft and Motorcycles
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9/1/11 - Denver Post
Colorado Wine Country Looking to Raise Wine Making Profile
Moving Colorado into the Ranks Of California, Oregon, Washington and New York
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8/31/11 - Transworld Business
New Lifts, Terrain Park Upgrades, New Activities, , Dining Facilities, Snow-making Upgrades, Rentals Gear, & Facilities
Improvements Coming to Colorado Resorts This Year
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8/31/11 - Denver Post

Multiple Towns Submitting Bids to Be Part of Next Year's USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Boulder. Fort Collins and Western Slope Towns are Putting Together Their Proposals
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8/31/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Holy Cow Blues Festival Lineup is Set for Sept. 9-10 in Canon City
12th Annual Show Features National, Regional and Local Bands
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8/31/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Colorado Sky Diving Record Set Over Longmont

69 Sky Divers Linked in Midair
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8/29/11 - Denver Post
Denver Mayor and Colorado Governor Ponder 2022 Olympics
Should they or Shouldn't They Court the Games???
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8/29/11 - Coloradoan
Mishawaka Amphitheater Back On Track With Good 2011 Summer
Theater Averaging about 450 Patrons Per Show
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8/29/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Pro Cycling Challenge Looks Good To Go in 2012
Race Organizers Say they Have Committed Funding
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8/29/11 - Denver Post
Breckenridge Looking at Capping Skiers
New Pass Restrictions Already go Into Effect This Year
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8/29/11 - Summit Daily
50,000 Pack Summit County for Pro Cycling Challenge
Spectators Lined up Along The Streets
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8/29/11 - Westword
Sniagrab Line Forms 10 Days Before Sale
Snow Addicts Can't Waits for the Great Bargains
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8/29/11
Gourmet on Gore Labor Day Weekend in Vail
Featuring Vail Valley's Premier Restaurants as well as Wine, Beer and Spirits
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8/25/11 - Colorado Springs Business Journal
Florissant Fossil Beds to Get Visitor Center
Most of the Building Will be Solar Power
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8/24/11
2011 Ski and Snowboard Inductees Honored Nov. 4
Ron Allread, Jack Benedict, Charles Elliott, John Garnsey and Chris Klug are this Year's Inductees.
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8/24/11 - Huffington Post
More "Speed Harmonization" Tests Planned for I70
Early August Tests Are Promising
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8/23/11 - Grand Junction Sentinel
New Powderhorn Resort Owners Talk Improvements
This Year look for Lower Season Pass Prices, New Terrain parks, Better Grooming
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8/23/11
450 Breweries At Great American Beer Fest
If You're Lucky Enough to have Ticket, Check out this Lineup
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8/22/11 - Huffington Post
Salida Trees Take On Unusual Colors
Salida Artist Paints Trees in Bold Colors
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8/22/11
Watch Loveland's Construction of Chair 4 Live
Live Feed Also Shows Traffic East Bound Out of the Tunnel
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8/19/11
PB and Jam Bluegrass Festival in Leadville Aug. 27
8 Bands To Have the Town Stompin' Feet
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8/19/11 - Huffington Post
"We Love Colorado" Video Winner of $1500 Causes Dispute
Pics from Utah and Factual Errors Have Coloradans Scratching Their Head
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8/19/11
Winter Park & Fraser Valley Stake Claim as Mountain Bike Capital USA
New Website Details Over 600 Miles of Trails
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8/18/11 - Denver Post
Shawn White Inks Endorsement Deal with Vail Resorts
$5 of Each Epic Pass Sale Will Go To St Jude's Children's Hospital
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8/18/11 - Colorado Spring Business Journal
Ultimate Disc Competition Coming to Colorado Springs
The First US Open Ultimate Disc Competition To Take Place July 4-8
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8/16/11 - CNN Money Magazine
Louisville, Colorado #1 Place To Live According to CNN Money Magazine
Other Colorado Cities in Top 100 - Superior, Parker, Castle Rock, Black Forest
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8/16/11 - Examiner
Big Head Todd and the Monsters to Play a Free Show in Breckenridge
Part of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Weekend August 27
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8/16/11
Natl. Park Service Answers FAQs about the Keyhole Route To Summit the 14,259 ft. Longs Peak
This is a Climb - Not a Hike
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8/16/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Season Pass Priced in the Middle of the Pack
Aspen Season Pass Comes in at $1139 When Purchased Before Sept. 16
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8/11/11 - Canon City Daily
Dinosaur Depot Project Indefinitely Put on Hold At Royal Gorge
New Building Could Generate $250,000/year for the Canon City
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8/10/11 - Coloradoan
Rocky Mountain National Park Visitors at 5 Year High
Service Officals are Encouraging Visitors to Park and take the Bus From Estes Park
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8/10/11 - Denver Post
Beach Boys to Headline Free Concert on 9/11
New Denver Mayor Michale Hancock Says, "You can't get more American than that"
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8/10/11 - KDVR FOX 31
There is Push to Make Burro Racing Colorado's Official Summer Sport
Supporters Realize Most Know Nothing About Their Sport
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8/9/11
CDOT Releases Info On Traffic Impacts for USA Pro Challenge Race
7 Day Race Will Close Some Highways and Cause Delays
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8/9/11 - ABC News
Aspen Makes It As #2 Most Beautiful Place In America
ABCs Good Morning America Lists It's Top 10
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8/8/11 - Grand Junction Sentinel
Effort to Rename Peak after John Denver Hits a Snag
Organizer Hoping for an Exception to the Rule
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8/8/11 - Denver Post
Denver Post Guide to The USA Pro Challenge
Great Guide To Following the Race All Around Colorado
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8/8/11 - 9 News
Pieces of the World Trade Center Arrive in Denver
Steel To Become Part of Displays at The CELL, a Counter Terrorism Museum
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8/8/11
Ghost Hunting at the Historic Damon Runyon Theater
Learn About the Basics When it Comes to Ghost Hunting on August 13
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8/5/11 - Denver Post
Powderhorn Sold To Former Vail Resorts Exec
Andy Daly Admits He's Never Skied The Resort Before
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8/5/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
New 14er Trail Opens Wilson Peak to Hikers
Trailhead Parking and Access Road Completed this Week
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8/5/11
Top Ten Things For Kids to do In Telluride
On the List: Telluride Rock and Roll Academy, Outdoor Programs and More
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8/5/11 - SummitCountyvoice.com
There is Fungus Among Us
Mushroom Festivals Hosted By Colorado Towns Should Bring Quite a Load of 'Shrooms This Year
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8/3/11 - FOX 31 Denver
Steamboat Will Vote on Tax To Supplement Airlines
Hope is to Bring in More Skiers
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8/3/11 - Coloradoan.com
Rocky Mountain National Park Will Rebuild and Reroute Bear Lake Road
Work to Start in October, Details of When Road Will Ber Closed Are Still Being Worked Out
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8/3/11 - Summit County Citizen
Exploring Pikes Peak with Kim Fenske
Mountaineer Gives Tips and Insights
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8/3/11 - Durango Herald
Mud Slide Halts Durango Train
Expected to be Back Running Scheduled Routes Saturday 8/6
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8/3/11 - Vail Daily
Vail To Regulate Ski Concierges
Town Staff will Meet to Discuss Consequences Of Allowing Service Close to Base
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8/2/11
Sidewalk Artists Invited to "Chalk It Up" in Snowmass
$500 First Place Prize for Best Drawing On August 20
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8/2/11 - Denver Post
Lance Armstrong Wins Crested Butte Race
He's Qualified to Race in Leadville 100 - Will He?
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8/2/11 - Aspen Times
2800 People Sign Petition to Name Peak After John Denver
Yes, There is Actually Opposition
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8/1/11 - Summit Daily
Tour de' France Winner To Race in USA Pro Challenge
Race Starts in Co. Springs Aug. 22 and Ends in Denver Aug. 28
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8/1/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
New Frisco Bike Park Opens
New Park Consists of Over 30 Features and 3 Flow Lines
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7/31/11 - Denver Post
BLM Backs Christo's Over the River Plan
BLM Projects Project Could Generate 121 Million in Economic Activity
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7/25/11
Glenwood Caverns Holds Scream Like A Girl Contest
Winner Gets 4 Day Pass to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
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7/22/11
Glenwood Springs Voted Most Fun Town in America
Part of Rand McNally's 2011 Best of the Road Rally
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7/21/11 - Summit Daily
Breckenridge Says It'll Trim Peak 6 Expansion
Resort is Backing Off Some of It's Previous Expansion Plans
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7/22/11 - The Canon City Daily Record
Canon City Moving Forward on Development of of $9.5 Million Dinosaur Museum and Nature Center
If Everything Goes Well, it Could Open at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in July 2012
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7/21/11 - TRI-102.5 Blog
Ghost Stories in Fort Collins
Old Wild West Still Making Noises
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7/21/11 - Steamboat Today
Steamboat Finishing Beginner Downhill Bike Trail
New Trail Will Give Cyclists a Fell For How Well Groomed Future Expert Trail Will Be
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7/21/11 - Denver Post
US Ski Resorts Hit Record Number of Visits
A Ski Season That Stretched into July Helped
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7/19/11 - Vail Daily
Christo Speaks in Vail After Over the River Project Approved
All Christo Art Projects Require Lawyers, Engineers, Skilled and Unskilled Labor
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7/19/11 - The Aspen Times
Exploring the Back of Aspen Mountain

Trees, Flowers, Mining Cabins Along the Trail
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7/19/11 - Denver, Post
Sizing Up Your 14er Hike

You Don't Have to be a Master Climber, But These Tips Will Help
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7/19/11 - Denver Post
US Mountain Resorts Report a 10.5% Increase From Last Year
Summer Mountain Vacations Are a Good Match for Consumers
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7/19/11 - Huffington Post
Denver's Best Skateparks
Denver Skatepark Is a 60,000 Sq. Ft. Concrete Haven
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7/18/11 - Summit Voice
Disc Golf is Back at Copper Mountain
After Being Closed for 4 Year, New Course will Open July 18
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7/15/11 - Aspen Business Journal
The Aspen Institute Presents Lance Armstrong In Conversation on 7/28
Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Organization has raised more than $400 Million to Fight Cancer
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7/15/11 - Summit Voice
Breckenridge Town Council and Vail Resorts Get Sideways Over Peak 6 Expansion
Agreement May Be In Jeopardy
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7/14/11
Gov. Hickenlooper Recognizes Crested Mountain Resort, New Belgium Brewing and Others for Cutting Energy Costs
CBMR Cut costs by 18.9%
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7/14/11 - Colorado Gambler
Learn About the Ghosts that Live in Cripple Creek Casinos
In Cripple Creek Ghosts Encounters are Pretty Normal
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7/14/11 - OutthereColorado.com
Rafting Guides Rescue Driver Pinned in Arkansas River
What They Thought Was an Oar in the Water Turned Out to be Car
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7/14/11 - Denver Post
Travel and Leisure Readers Select Denver as 2nd Best Beer City
Denver Also Ranked 9th in the Nightlife Category and 13th in Food, Drink and Restaurants Category
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7/13/11 - Summit Daily
Keystone Plans to Replace Summit House
This and Other Mountain Improvements Pending Forrest Service Approval
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7/13/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Gov. John Hickenlooper Expresses Unequivocal Support for Christo's Over the River
Says Project Will be of Significant Benefit to Colorado
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7/12/11 - CBS Denver
Sign a Petition to Name A Colorado Peak After John Denver
US Board of Geographic Names Determines if the Un-Named Peak Will Get the Name
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7/12/11 - Denver Business Journal
Frontier Offers Flights from Denver To Rockford, IL
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7/11/11
New Coors Commercial Filmed in Telluride
Sheridan Hotel Bar Featured
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7/8/11
Top Five Ways to Try Keystone Bike Park
Keystone Chair Lift Runs All Summer and Will Take your Bike to the Top For You
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7/8/11 - Denver Post
Is Denver a Contender for the 2022 Olympics?
Reportedly a Number of US Cities are Interested
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7/8/11 - Westword
Denver's 5 Best Plates of Fried Chicken
White fence Farms Comes in Number 4
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7/8/11 - Steamboat Today
Steamboat Base Improvements Finally Moving Forward
Stubborn Snow Refusing to Melt Delayed Progress
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7/8/11 - Huffington Post
Snowmass Fossil Dig Concludes
4,826 Fossil Bones Found in a 7 Week Period
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7/7/11
Colorado State Parks Approves Agreement for Christo's Over the River Project
5.9 Miles of Fabric Will Cover the Arkansas River Between Salida and Canon City in August of 2014
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7/7/11
Minturn Features Free Concerts on Thursdays

the Air Will Be Filled with Sweet Sounds On Thursdays in July and August
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7/7/11
Copper Mountain Hosts Mountain Pose Yoga Festival July 7-10
Weekend Offers Fun and Restorative Yoga Activities
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7/6/11 - CNN Travel
Great Video of The Drive Along Independence Pass
The Road Between Leadville and Aspen Will Take Your Breath Away
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7/6/11
Breckenridge Bike Week Includes Lectures, Clinics, Tunes, Skids Races, Tours and More
Going on Now Through July 10
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7/5/11 - The Examiner
Keep On Zippin - Crested Butte Opens Zipline
New Ziplines Located in Peachtree Area Above Resort Base
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6/30/11
Incredible Free Concerts Fridays at Noon in Denver
Great Tunes will Fill Skyline Park From July 1 to August 19
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6/30/11 - KJCT 8
Five Tips For Surviving the Family Road Trip
#3 (are Listening Dad?) Make Frequent Stops
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6/30/11 - Denver Post
Fort Collins and Denver on Forbes Top 10 List For Business
Quality of Life and Educated Workforce Contributing Factors
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6/30/11 - Summit County Citizens Voice
Summit County Gets Official State Welcome Center
The Summit Welcome Center in Silverthorne's Outlet Mall Becomes
State's 11th Welcome Center
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6/29/11
VIDEO! New AVA Zipline Soars Across Canyon
Rafting Climbing and Horseback Ridging all at AVA
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6/28/11 - Vail Daily
New Hiking and Biking Trail Developed from Singletree to Avon
3.5 Miles Trail is Expected to be Completed Before End of June
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6/28/11 - Denver Post
Once in a Generation Wave Pops up in Debeque Canyon
150 Feet Wide, "Big Sur" Hasn't been seen for 15 years
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6/28/11
New Purgatory Plunge Zipline Opens at Durango Mountain Resort
Zip for 420 feet at Speeds of 35 MPH
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7/6/11 - KDVR FOX 31
National Western Stock Show Moving To Aurora
Deal Still Being Worked Out
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6/28/11
30th Big Wheel Rally July 9 in Boulder
Adult and Kids Big Wheels Rally To Benefit St. Joe's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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6/23/11 - SpringsMilitaryLife.com
Fort Carson Soldiers Take on Captain Zipline
Team Building program Had Soldiers Soaring High Across the Canyon Floor
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6/23/11 - 5280 Magazine
The Ambitious Planning and Development Of a New Ski Resort
Developers Have Big Plans for Battle Mountain Between Vail and Beaver Creek
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6/23/11
VIDEO! Breckenridge Sporting the Longest Tubing Hill The World!
Hurry up! The Snow Won't Last Forever
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6/23/11
VIDEO! Great Overview of Keystone River Golf Course
Those Greens and Fairways Sure Look Lush
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6/22/11
Glenwood Caverns Finalist for Most Fun Town By Rand McNally
Log in and Submit a Review
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6/22/11 - Denver Post
National Civic League Names Lakewood Top 10 All American City
Award Recognizes Lakewood's Collaboration with Community Organizations and Residents
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6/21/11

Improvements Coming to Monarch Ski Resort This Summer
Paving the parking lot, Shuttle Bus Service, Lift Changes
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6/16/11 - Denver Post
Colorado Sees Record Visits in 2010
The State's 26 Ski Resorts Surged Past 12.7 Million Visitors
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6/16/11
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Ready to Welcome It's 25 Millionth Customer
That Visitor will Receive over $4000 worth Of Prizes
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6/15/11
Crested Butte Film Festival Announced For September 30 - Oct. 2
First Crested Butte Film Festival showing documentary, feature, and short films
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6/15/11 - Denver Business Journal
Executive Travel Magazine DIA Ties For Top Domestic Airport
Honor Determined by Business Travelers
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6/15/11 - Aspen Times
Ice Age Horse Bone Latest Unearthed at Snowmass Dig
Species Of Horse Disappeared From North America 12,000 Years Ago
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6/15/11
Vail Announces Free Concerts Tuesdays this Summer
Super Diamond, Kyle Hollingsworth and Cracker are some Featured Bands
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6/15/11
Half Price Bungee Jumps at Glenwood Caverns
Offer Good Until June 30 When You Become a Fan on Facebook
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6/14/11 - Aspen Peak Magazine
Christy Mahon, First Woman to Climb & Ski All Of Colorado's 14ers, Shares Tips, what to Pack and More
She Also Rates and Gives Directions to the 14ers Around Aspen
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6/14/11 - Coloradoan
Fort Collins Museum and Science Center Hosts Weekly Family Events
Delve into Science Based Activities Every Tuesday and Thursday
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6/14/11 - True West Magazine
Durango Top 10 True Western Town
Town Identified Making an Important Contribution to preserving their Past
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6/14/11 - Huff Post Denver
Denver Beer Fest On at the Same Time as Great American Beer Fest
Save the Date September 23 through October 1
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6/14/11 - Coloradoan
16 Person Party Bike, MyHandleBar, Available For Fort Collins Cruisers
Great For Bar Crawls. Brewery Tours, Parties and All Around Fun
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6/14/11 - 5280 Magazine
7 Stunning Colorado Lakes
Great Article Describes and Skill Level to Get There, Nearest Cities and Views
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6/13/11 - Summit Daily
Forrest Service Environmental Impact Statement is OK With Breck's Peak 6 Expansion
2 New Lifts, 550 Additional Ski Acres, New Warming Hut and Restaurant will Accommodate 1,100 more Skiers Per Day
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6/13/11 - HuffPost Denver
Snowmass Mastodon Project to Featured on PBS With Support from National Geographic
Program Expected to Air Next Year
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6/13/11
Trestler Bike Park Opens, June 18 at Winter Park - Check out all the Summer Activities in Winter Park
Colorado's Longest Alpine Slide Already Open
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6/13/11
Monarch Ski Resort's Master Plan Available for Review
Open Comments Meeting At Salida Steamplant June 21
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6/13/11 - TheVacationGals.com
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Colorado Rocky Mountain in The Summertime
Weather, Outdoor Rec, Affordable, Events
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6/10/11
Great Website - Hauntedcolorado.com
Covers All Things in Colorado Inhabited by Ghosts
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6/10/11
VIDEO! Glenwood Caverns Opens Bungee Jump
First Bungee Jump in Colorado
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6/10/11 - The Adventurous 500
Check Out Great Photos Of the Denver Chalk Art Festival
Stunning Art On the Street in Downtown Denver
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6/7/11
No Need to Get Lost - Denver Beer Map Here!
The Guide to Denver's Essential Beer Spots
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6/7/11 - 9 News
Denver Ranks #1 For Public Transportation
US News and World Report Puts Denver Ahead of New York, LA and all the Others
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6/7/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Echo Canyon Rafting Opens New Restaurant
Echo Canyon Also Added a Campground this Year
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6/7/11 - Denver Business Journal
Intrawest Picks Denver For New Headquarters
Ski Resort Operator Moves From Vancouver
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6/6/11 - Estes Park News
Trail Ridge Road Opens in Rocky Mountain National Park
Road Traditionally Opens Memorial Day But Took An Extra Week to Remove Snow
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6/6/11 - CBS News 4
Healey House Museum in Leadville Gets Major Facelift
Built in 1878, The Healey House is a Great Opportunity to See what Lfe Was Like in Leadville
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6/6/11 - CBS News 4
Snowmelt Could Make This A Long Rafting Season
High Water Could Cause Rafts To Go Over Bridges Rather Than Under
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6/6/11
List of Free Things to Do In Vail This Summer
Nature Hikes, Concerts, Sports & Rec and More!
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6/6/11 - CBS 4
The Historic Delaware Hotel in Leadville Hosted Ulysses S. Grant, Doc Holiday and More
Take a Historical Trip Back as the Delaware Celebrates 125 Years
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6/6/11 - Aspen Business Journal
Supreme Court Justice Breyer and Treasury Sec. Paulson Headline Aspen Ideas Fest June 27 to July 3
250 Leaders From Various Fields Come Together to Exchange ideas "That Matter"
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6/6/11 - Grand Junction Sentinel
27 Tusks Found at "Snowmastadon Project" So Far
36 Scientists from 17 Universities in Four Countries have Until July 1 To Dig More Bones
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6/6/11 - Aspen Times
Talks Underway to Develop More Historical Info to Tourist at Independence Pass
Only Open 5 Months a Year, the Road is Historical and Geographically Amazing
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6/6/11 - Coloradoan
41% of Fort Collins Residents Volunteer in the Community
Natl Avg 27% - No Wonder Fort Collins Finds Itself on Numerous Best Of Lists
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5/26/11 - Summit County Voice
Are You For or Against Peak 6 Expansion in Breckenridge?
Public Invited to Comment At Resort's Open House June 1
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5/26/11 - Summit Daily
Independence Pass Will Open May 26 in the Afternoon
Some Snow Banks as High as 30 Feet
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5/26/11 - Denver Business Journal
Denver Ranked #3 In Greatness Study
San Francisco #1, Boston #2, Salt Lake #8
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5/26/11 - Aspen Daily News
Aspen Promoter Testing Wagner Park For Possible Festivals
Slightly Stoopid Plays August 5
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5/23/11 - Aspen Daily News
Aspen Mountain's Ajax to open for Memorial Day Skiers
Chair 3 Offers Skiing to 25 Runs and 136 Acres
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5/23/11 - Summit Daily
25 ft. High Snow Drifts May Delay Opening of Independence Pass
Opening Date of May 26 is Jeopardy
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5/23/11
How Does it Look To Plow Through A Gazillion Inches of Snow
Photos of Plows Trying to Clear Trail Ridge Road in Ricky Mountain National Park
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5/20/11 - Sky Hi News
Fishermen Pulling Whopper Trout Out of Granby and Grand Lake
Late Ice Melt Makes For Good Conditions Until Early June
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5/19/11 - The Adventurous 500
Top 15 Songs about Colorado
#1 John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High"
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5/19/11 - New York Times
Christo's "Over the River"Will Come Down to The Big Horn Sheep
Decision Expected in August or September Regarding Impact to the Animal
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5/19/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Travel Channel's Bert the Conqueror Visits the Raft Rodeo at Canon City's Whitewater Park During the Whitewater Festival
Bert Liked the Idea of Getting into the Water
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5/19/11
Nine Reasons to Spend A Week in Leadville
Affordability, Hiking, Views, Events, History & More!
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5/18/11 - Summit County Voice
Summit Huts Preparing to Move Forward with Plans for a New Back Country Hut Near Breckenridge
At a Cost of $1 to $2 Million, This isn't Your Regular Hut
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5/18/11
Breckenridge Fun Park Scheduled to Open June 17
Alpine Slide, Gold Run Coaster, Bungee Jumping, Mountain Biking and More!
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5/17/11 - Heidi Town
2011 New West Fest & Bohemian Night Band Line up Includes G Love, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Asleep at the Wheel
Fort Collins Festival Celebrates Its 23rd Year
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5/17/11
Town Of Vail Sponsors Free Weekly Whitewater Park Demos Through June 21
Park is Located By International Bridge in the Village


5/17/11
Delaware Hotel in Leadville Celebrates 125 Years Of Lodging Travelers
There's So Much History It'll Take All Summer To Tell Story
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5/17/11 - KDVR Fox 31
Living at High altitude Can Lead to Longer Life
University of Colorado Research Tells Us What We Already Knew
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5/16/11 - First Tracks
ABasin Extends Season Through June 19 on Weekends
Current 94 Inch Base make for Extraordinary Skiing
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5/16/11 - Glenwood Springs Post
Take A Plunge on Glenwood Caverns New Bungee Jump
2 for 1 Jumps Through May 26
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5/16/11 - Summit Daily
Rafting Season on the Arkansas is Underway
First Part Of May Traditionally Slow, but Rafter Numbers Expected to Pick up as Temps Rise
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5/12/11
Steamboat Donates Old Uniforms
Some Went to Those in Need in Afghanistan Some went to Help in Kentucky
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5/11/11 - Durango Herald
8 Steps To A Summer Job as a Rafting Guide
Guides Must Handle People, Adventure and A Few Months of Work
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5/9/11 - Summit County Voice
Christo's Over the River Project Opposed By Colorado Dept. of Wildlife
9100 Anchor Holes and Covering 6 Miles of the River Determined to be Too Much Disturbing
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5/9/11 - Summit Voice
Piece Of World Trade Center Coming to Frisco for Monument
Memorial Will be on Display at High Country
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5/9/11 - Summit Voice
Bicyclists May Get Pass on Ticket For Running Stop Signs in Breckenridge
They'll Also Continue to Get Away with Wearing Those Stretchy Pants
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5/9/11 - 9 News
Add "Wrestling Alligators" to the List of Adventures You Can Do in Colorado
Colorado Gators in Mosca Holds Weekly Classes On Alligator Wrestling
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5/9/11 - Summit Daily
Loveland Closes after An Amazing Season
Area Closed 4 Inches Short of 572 Inch Record

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5/9/11
50 Facts About Colorado
Colorado Means Colored Red
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5/6/11
Adventure XstreamSeries Making 3 Stops in Colorado This Summer
Buena Vista, Frisco and Glenwood Host This Ultimate outdoor Challenge
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5/4/11 - Denver Post
Colorado Casinos Post 3.4% Increase in 2010
Nationwide Casinos Only Posted .9% Increase
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5/4/11
New Book About Hikes Around Colorado Springs
Pocket Sized Book Explores 23 Hikes Around Pikes Peak Area
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5/3/11
May is Historic Preservation Month in Colorado
Leadville Offers History Buffs a peak into the Late 1800s
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5/3/11 - Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Video - Amtrack Ride Between Grand Junction and Denver
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5/3/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Royal Gorge Brewery Opens on Canon City's Main Street
Huge Menu and Local Brews Featured
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5/2/11 - Mountain Mail
Spring Caddis Hatch Expected to Pick Up This Week
Fishing in the Arkansas River in Salida Area Expected to to be Very Productive
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5/2/11
Loveland Replacing Chair 4 - Old Lift Chairs Available For Purchase
Price $350 Per Chair - Only Season Pass Holders Eligible
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5/2/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
What to Do While Waiting for the Snow to Melt
Mud Season is No Reason to Avoid the Mountains
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5/2/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Rafters Optimistic 2011 Will Be A Great Rafting Year
With Snow Pack at 140%, Early Run Off Should Provide Big Thrills
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5/2/11 - Denver Post
Vail Resorts Says Skier Visits Up 3.9% From Last Year
Ski School Revenue up 8.4%, Dining Revenue up9%
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4/28/11
Lots to Do on Memorial Day Weekend in Denver
Concerts, Rockies Baseball, Arts Festival, Tributes and More
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4/28/11 - Denver Daily
Family Friendly Concerts at Elitch Gardens this Summer
Mike Posner, Miranda Cosgrove and More to Be Announced
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4/28/11 - The Adventurous 500
Take a Walk - Colorado's 53 14'ers Listed in Altitude Order
Now may be the Time to Start Conquering Them one at a Time
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4/28/11 - Vail Daily
ABasin Hits 100" Base
First Time Since 2003 - Resort Scheduled to Stay Open Until 6/5
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4/28/11 - Aspen Daily News
Snowcat Skiing at Aspen Will Continue Indefinitely
With All the Great Snow, there is No Reason to Close down the Backside
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4/28/11 - Summit Daily
Breckenridge Looks to Expand Nordic Trails and Backcountry Access
Recently Revised Plan Includes Expanding Breckenridge and Gold Rush Nordic Centers Trail Systems and More
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4/27/11 - Denver Post
Loveland Offers Lift Ticket Discount For Any Resort Season Pass
Takes Lift Ticket Cost down to $30
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4/27/11 - Examiner
California State Senate Votes For Ski Helmet Law
Law Would Require Skiers and Riders Under 18 in CA to Wear Helmet If It Passes State Assembly
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4/27/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen's Chris Klug Named to Colorado's Ski and Snowboard Hall of fame
Won the Bronze at The 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake
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4/25/11
Natl. Ski Area Association Recognizes 12 Resorts for Safety
5 Colorado Resorts Receive Awards
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4/25/11 - Denver Post
Loveland Ski Area Hits 500 Inches of Snow
Only the Third Time in The Resort's History
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4/25/11 - Vail Daily
Wilderness Responder Certification Classes at Camp Hale
Mountain Guides and Outdoor Enthusiasts Welcome
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4/25/11 - Vail Daily
Just 2 Ski Areas Remain Open in Colorado
Loveland Plans to Close May 8, ABasin Looking at June 5
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4/20/11 - Summit Daily
Loveland Ski Area Hits 500 Inches of Snow
The Good News is they're open Until May 8
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4/19/11
Gateway Canyon's 6th Auto Fest May 7
Showcases Collection of John Hendricks. Discover Channel Founder
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4/18/11 - Crested Butte News
Crested Butte Resort and Forrest Service Resume Talks on Expansion
After Initial Expansion was Denied in 2010, CBMR Asked to Present Alternatives
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4/18/11 - Sky Hi Daily News
100th Winter Carnival Anniversary in Grand County Needs Logo
Best Logo wins Ski Pass to Winter Park - Festival Celebrates 100 Years of Colorado Skiing
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4/18/11 - Vail Daily
Beaver Creek Business Report Better Sales This Winter
Maybe Not Back to Boom Years, but Sales Were Strong
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4/15/11 - The Onion
Aspen Police Desperately Search For Missing Ski
Dive Teams Search Lake while Candle Light Vigils Gather and Pray for the Safety of the Ski
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4/15/11 - Colorado Springs Business Journal
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Gaining International Participants
178 Drivers From the US, Italy, Japan and Sweden Signed Up for American's Second Oldest Sports Race, June 26.
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4/13/11 - 5280 Magazine
We Do Like Beer - Five Colorado Brewers Make the List of the Country's Top 50
Longmont's Oskar Blues Makes the List for the First Time
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4/13/11
11 Great Places to Take Your Kids in Denver
Dinosaur Ridge Near Red Rocks is an Adult Fave too
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4/13/11
Echo Canyon Rafting Finishing New Restaurant and Bar
Check out Photos - Are you ready for Some Whitewater?
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4/13/11
Denver Museums Offer Free Admission Days Throughout the Year
Denver, Zoo, Nature and Science, Botanic Gardens and Art Museum
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4/13/11 - Summit Daily
Vail Resorts Says Year-Round Daylight Savings Time Hampers Morning Operations
Even Though Bill Would add Daylight to the Day, Area Ski Resorts Don't Like it
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4/13/11 - Boulder Camera
Volunteers Needed to Plant 3500 Trees
Trees to be Planted Where the Fourmile Fire Burned Last September
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4/12/11
CDOT Offers Motorcycle Skill Rating Map
Map IDs Easy Moderate and Difficult Routes Across Colorado for Motorcyclers
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4/12/11
Reptile Expo Slithers into Denver May 14
Denver Merchandise Mart Hosts the Creatures on Display and For Sale
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4/11/11 - Denver Examiner
Nine Ski Resorts Remain Open in Colorado
With More Snow on the Way, There's No Reason to Stop Skiing
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4/11/11 - Exploresteamboat.com
Steamboat Ends Season with 433 Total Inches of Snow
Short of 2007-08 Season Which Totaled 489 Inches
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4/11/11 - Denver Business Journal
Rockies Rank #13 in MLB Attendance out of 30 Teams
Stats Compiled From 2000 season through 2010
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4/7/11 - Telluride.com
20+ Festivals Coming to Telluride this Summer
Could this be the Most Anticipated Festival Season in America?
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4/7/11 - Onthesnow.com
Aspen/Snowmass Is Favorite Ski Resort of onthesnow.com visitors
Data Collected in January 2011
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4/7/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Clears Hurdle to Install New High Speed Quad Lift
New Tiehack Lift Still Needs Approval From Forrest Service
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4/6/11 - Denver Post
Change: Quizno's Pro Challenge now USA Pro Challenge
Added: 25 Hours of Network Coverage with Legendary Announcers Paul Sherwen and Phil Ligget
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4/5/11 - Telluride Magazine
Telluride Featured on ABC News Weekend Window
Loaded with Eye Candy and Great Historical Info
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4/5/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Golf Course Ready to Open.... As soon As Snow Melts
Mid-April Opening is Planned
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4/5/11 - The Vail Daily
State Bridge Music Venue Reopens After Burning Down in 2007
Grand Opening Weekend June 12 Features Leftover Salmon
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4/4/11 - The Summit Daily
Blue Sky Basin and China Bowl To Stay Open Through The End of Season
Great Snow Conditions to Blame
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3/31/11 - The Aspen Times
ALERT! - I70 At Georgetown Closed in Both Directions April 5-6
Closure Allows Crews to Work on Removing Dangerous Rocks
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3/31/11 - The Denver Post
John Elway (#7) Plans to Open Vail Restaurant
Elway's Steakhouse Plans to be Open by Thanksgiving or Christmas
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3/31/11 - The Durango Herald
Durango Using Coupon Books, Social Media and Affordability To Lure Summer Visitors
Become and Insider and Follow Durango On Facebook
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3/31/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Royal Gorge Scenic Railway Open Despite Buckskin Joe Closing
First Opened in 1958, The Train Travels 3 Miles in 30 minutes
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3/31/11 - Aspen Daily News

Ski Industry Opposes Putting Colorado on Permanent Daylight Savings Time
8:30am Sunrise Doesn't Bode Well For Skiers or Prepping Slopes
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3/29/11 - Denver Examiner
Ted Ligety and Julie Mancuso Set to Race in Winter Park's Putnam Alpine Championship
The Olympic Medalists Joined by 400 Other Athletes March 31 - April 3
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3/29/11 - Skiingmag.com
Skiingmag.com Features Photo Shoot of Women of Vail
9 of Colorado's Fiercest Female Competitors Pose for A Shot Without Gear
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3/29/11
Keystone Slush Cup Celebrates End OF Season April 10
Pond Skimmers Win Awards For Best Costume, Best Crash and Best Overall
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3/29/11- 9news.com
VP Biden Surprises Vets In Snowmass
National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Goes on All Week in Snowmass
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3/29/11
Spring Back To Vail Loaded with Great Music
Grace Potter, Train, Grey Boy Allstars, Shpongle, Stephen Marley, Chris Velan, and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars to Headline Two Week Event
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3/29/11
25 Bolivian Circus Lions Adjusting to Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado
Located Outside of Denver, Visitors Can Check out the Animals During Their Transition Period
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3/29/11 - Summit Voice
Breckenridge Terrain Park Extends Hours
Thursdays in April, Chair 5 Stays Open until 5pm
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3/29/11 - Summit Voice
Time To Renew Fishing License
New Season starts April 1 - $26 for Residents $56 for Non-Residents
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3/29/11 - Denver Post
The Saddest Day We Know - Ski Resort Closing Days
After an Epic Season, Areas Start Closing in April
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3/29/11 - Telluride Daily Planet
Telluride Bluegrass Fest Almost Sold Out
Incredible Lineup Is Causing an Unprecedented Demand
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3/24/11
Ski Cooper Offers Deep Discounts on Season Pass for 2011-21
Buy by 4/8 for a Total cost of $199
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3/24/11
Disabled Vets Winter Sports Clinic At Snowmass 3/27-4/1
Miracles on a Mountainside is a Labor of Love for Entire Snowmass Community
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3/24/11 - Outherecolorado.com
Heading Outdoors In Colorado? See What One Guy Brings With Him
Essentials Help Cope With the Unknowns in Colorado's Wilderness
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3/23/11
Flauschink Flushing Out Winter and Welcoming Spring
43rd Year for Crested Butte Spring Festival
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3/22/11 - Denver Post
New Tights Designed To Improve Knee Stability
Designed by Vail's Steadman Sports Medicine
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3/21/11
Free Entrance Days at Colorado's National Parks April 16-21
Celebrate National Parks Week And Take in the Parks for Free
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3/21/11
Group Challenges Themselves to Ski 27 Colorado Resorts in 8 Days
Ski Bumps, Fight Lumps To Raise Awareness Money to Fight Breast Cancer
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3/17/11
Aspen and Snowmass Keeping Some Lifts Open Until At least 6pm on Some Days
Does it Get Better Than Sunset Skiing At Aspen/Snowmass
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3/17/11
Steamboat 2011-12 Season Passes On Sale
Discounts on Until June 1
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3/17/11 - Summitcountyvoice.com
Breckenridge Peak 6 Expansion Visit With Forrest Service Planned April 8
Debate To Expand or Not To Expand The Ski Resort Goes On
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3/16/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
$120,000 Grant to Help Develop New Ute Trail
Historic Colorado Trail Will Be Re-Routed Around Private Property
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3/15/11
Crested Butte March Pass Sale Offers Discounts on 2011-12 Passes
Less Blackouts, More Buddy Pass Discounts for Passes Purchased From March 14 to April 3
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3/15/11
Woodward at Copper Slashes Cost to Practice Jumps 50% in March
Airbag Session Gives You Access to The Woodward at Copper Exclusive Snow Jump to Airbag
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3/14/11
Vail Resorts 2011-12 Season Passes Go On Sale
Epic Pass Price Boosted up to $649
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3/9/11 - MSNBC
Colorado Lands 3 Cities on Cheapflights.com Best Apres Ski Destinations
Aspen #3, Telluride #5, Vail #10
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3/9/11 - KDVR News
US Forrest Service Considers Land Swap For New Ski Village In Wolf Creek
Swap Could Allow "Red" McCombs to Move Ahead on Project
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3/9/11 - 7 News
Senator Introduces Bill To Designate Chimney Rock as Natl. Monument
200 Homes and Buildings Were Built There 1000 Years Ago By Pueblo Indians
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3/9/11 - Denver Business Journal
Colorado's Big Head Todd Makes Music History
First Band to Wake Up Astronauts with Live Performance
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3/9/11
Grand Opening for New Snowmass Iceage Discovery Center Center, March 22
Snowmastadon: Denver Museum of Nature and Science Curator Kirk Johnson Tells the Tale of one of the Most Significant Scientific Discoveries
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3/8/11 - 9News.com
Colorado Fifth Happiest State in The Union
Hawaii #1
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3/7/11
ABasin Spring Pass Offers 3 Days of Skiing for Only $138
Pass Good Until End Of Season (Tent June) and on Sale Until April 17
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3/7/11
Springilicous 2011 - Four Steamboat Lift Tickets $99
Spring Four Pack Offers Deep Discount For Skiing From April 1-10
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3/6/11 - Wall Street Journal
Aspen Ranked Most Expensive Town in America
Median price of Single Family Home $4.6 million - One night of lodging is under $200
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3/4/11 - Pueblo Chieftain
Monarch Owners Looking To Expand Ski Area
More Skiers Means They Need More Room
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3/4/11
Breckenridge Re-Names Spring Massive to Spring Fever
Old Events and New Events Celebrates Increased Vitality & Energy

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3/1/11 - KDVR Fox 31
Colorado National Monument Increasing Entrance Fees
Revenue Used to Replace Exhibits and Update Infrastructure
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3/1/11
Frozen Dead Guy Days March 4-6
Coffin Races, Music and Polar Plunge Events are Featured
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3/1/11
Bus Rides Available to Winter Park On Saturdays For the Rest of the Season
Round Trip only $35
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2/28/11
Ski Cooper Lift Ticket Special - Show Pass From Any Resort and Get Two Lift Tickets for the Price of One
Deal Good Through March 6
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2/28/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Skiing Co is In Negotiations to Keep XGames At Buttermilk
With the Success of the Last Ten Years, Chances Look Good for Games to Stay
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2/28/11
Check Out Ten Free Activities To do in Denver
Includes Coors Brewery Tour and Tour of State Capitol
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2/28/11 - MSNBC
Glenwood Springs #3 Presidential Getaway
President Theodore Roosevelt Stayed at Hotel Colorado in 1905
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2/28/11 - Denver Business Journal
Experts Say $55 Mil Project Could Ease Tunnel Traffic
Project could be Finished in Three Years Too
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2/24/11
New Ski Bus Takes Riders From Denver to Keystone and Breckenridge
Tired of Driving in I70 Traffic? Here's Your Way Out
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2/24/11
What Do Lifties Do when They Have Time on Their Hands?
Check out Monarch's New Lift
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2/24/11
List of Denver Dog Parks
Animal Friendly City Making Upgrades to Kennedy, Fuller and Berkeley Dog Parks
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2/23/11 - Bicycling
Denver #12 on American's Top 50 Bicycling Cities
City Known to Support A Vibrant Diverse Bike Culture
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2/23/11 - Denver Channel 7 News
500,000 Illegal Hikers One Step Towards Becoming Legal
Manitou Incline Rises 2,000 feet in a Mile But Isn't Officially Open
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2/23/11 - Aspen Daily News
Be Part of the Snowmass Ice Age Fossil Excavation
Denver Museum Looking for Formal and Informal Educators to Help at Prehistoric Fossil Site
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2/22/11 - CBS 4 News
American Eagle To Add Flights From Dallas To Montrose This Summer
Popular SW Colorado Flight During Ski Season Extended to Summer
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2/22/11
Steamboat Extends Lift Hours for Spring
New Hours Give Skiers and Riders more Time on The Slopes
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2/21/11 - Mountain Mail
Commercial Rafting Increases in 2010
2009 Trips 490,795 - 2010 Trips 507,392
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2/21/11 - Estes Park News
March Features Savor Estes Park
27 Estes Park Restaurants Offer Sample Plate and Wine, Beer or Soft Drink for $3
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2/21/11 - Vail Daily
First Lady and Daughters Spend Presidents Weekend At Vail
Trio and Entourage Take in Local Fare
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2/18/11
Aspen, Buttermilk And Snowmass Expand Lift Hours
More Sun Means More Fun on the Slopes
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2/18/11
World Race - NY to Paris - Makes Stop at Gateway Canyons In SW Colorado
Race Duplicates 1908 Event and Covers 23,000 Miles This Spring
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2/18/11
Colorado Springs is Finalist in Natl. Trust Historic Preservation's Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Fans Can Vote For their Favorite Destination Until March 15
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2/18/11
Thousands of Geese Stop In Southern Colorado on Their Way Back To Canada
The Ninth Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival, February 26
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2/18/11
Leadville Winter Carnival Bigger than Ever - See Event Schedule
Ski Joring, Snowmobiling, Broomball, Free Sledding, Ice Skating, Balloon Rides and More
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2/17/11
Durango Independent Film Festival March 2-6
Festival Theme Focus is on Going Against the Mainstream Hollywood Mold
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2/17/11
Rock the Boat at Steamboat's Gondola Square
Free Concerts Through March Featuring Los Lonely Boys, John Popper, The Wailers and More!
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2/17/11
Betty Fest Brings Women Together For Skiing and Riding Fun Feb. 26 and 27 at Keystone
All Women Gathering Features Annie Black, Ski Instructor of the Year
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2/17/11
Ski with a Ranger at Keystone For Free
Meet At Gondola Fridays at 11 to Learn About Mountain Topics of Interest
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2/17/11
Race From Crested Butte To Aspen On for 14th Year
Elk Mountain Grand Traverse Takes Place March 25-26
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2/17/11 - Crested Butte News
Crested Butte To Install Zip Lines For Summer
It's No One Zip Wonder - Five Lines to Zig and Zag Through Aspens
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2/16/11

Women's Snowboard Fest Feb. 24-27 in Breckenridge
Ladies Only Environment to Help Female Boarders Navigate on the Mountain and In the Park
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2/16/11
John Denver to be First Inductee Into Colorado Music Hall of Fame
April 21 Ceremony will Feature Olivia Newton John, Lee Ann Womack & John Oates
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2/15/11
Jane-A-Thon to Raise Money For Invest in Kids
Pledges Made on Total Vertical Feet Skied Feb. 25 & 26
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2/14/11 - Examiner.com
Copper Mountain Will Build New Lift at Union Creek
New Lift Replaces High Point Which has been in Operation Since 1976
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2/14/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Copper Mountain Offers Four Transferable Lift Tickets for $219
The High Four Lets you Ski with Friends or Just Ski Four Times By Yourself
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2/14/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Ice Sculptures Line The Streets of Cripple Creek
On Display through Presidents Day Feb. 21
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2/14/11 - Aspen Times
Aspen Ski Gangs To Share Stories
Groups Formed in the 70s to Participate in an Open Mic Style Story Forum
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2/9/11 - Mountain Mail
We Got Sand In Colorado - Sand Dunes Reports Higher Visits
Avg. Winter Visitation Has Been Down, While Summer Has Been Up
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2/9/11 - Denver Post
A Great Place to Meet - Denver Has 2nd Best Convention Year
Total 7000 Visitors Short of 2008, the Year of the Democrat Convention
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2/9/11 - Denver Post
Whitewater Outfitters Report 2010 Better than 2009
Numbers Not as Good as 2007 Though
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2/9/11 - Canon City Daily Record
Royal Gorge Bridge Sets Financial Record for 2010
Canon City Attraction Generates Over $1 Million for City
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2/3/11
2011 Lang Girl Hails From Eagle, Amy Meckworth
Hottie Meets the Criteria - Skis, Rocks a Bikini and Photographs Well in Poster
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2/3/11
Peak 10, 9, 8 and 7... On Tap Expanding Breckenridge to Peak 6
Facebook Page Offers Insight and Comments on Expansion
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2/3/11 - Onthesnow.com
Telluride Hosts Original Women's Ski Week Feb. 27-March 3
Created 29 Years Ago to Cater to the Interest of Women Skiers?
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2/3/11
Fort Carson offers Regular Bus Trips to Ski Areas
Trips Open To Active Duty and Retired Military and Their Families
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2/3/11
Snowbus Shuttles Skiers To Monarch From Colorado Springs
$45 Gets You the Ride, Lunch and Lift Ticket
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2/3/11 - Denver Post
Georgetown Loop Railroad Gets New Steam Engine
80 Ton 1923 Shay Steam Engine Should be Good To Go for the 2011 Season
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2/3/11 - Aspen Times
Adventure Park Proposal on the Table in Estes Park
Alpine Slide, 2500ft Ski Hill, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Zip Lining and More Proposed
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2/3/11 - Aspen Times
Shawn Colvin Highlights Aspen Song Writers Fest. March 31 - April 2
Keb Mo, Sam Bush and Slew Of Other World Class Songwriters Also Appear
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1/31/11
Shaun White Wins His Fourth Gold Consecutive XGames Gold Medal
Says His Half Pipe Run was Better Than Olympic Run
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1/31/11
XGames 15 Sets Attendance Record
114,200 Attend the Four Day Event in Aspen
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1/31/11
Beginning Ice Climbers Find Silver Cascade Falls A Great Starting Point
Popularity of the Sport is Evident by Crowds
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1/31/11
Photos - Breckenridge Snow Sculpting Comp
Sculptures On Display Until Feb. 6
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1/31/11
Team Mexico Wins Snow Sculpting Championship
Team Breck Gets Third
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1/31/11 - Outherecolorado.com
Crested Butte Celebrating 50 Winter of Skiing
Mountain Best Known For Extreme Terrain
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1/31/11

Estes Park Museum Opens Exhibit "Awakening Stories of Ancient Bison Hunting
Free Exhibit on Display February 5 to July 17
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1/31/11
Rails in The Rockies February 19 & 20
16,000 Square Feet of Model Railroading Layouts A Hobbyist Dream
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1/31/11
New Umbrella Bar At Steamboat's Base is a Hit
Expanded Sitting Space Helps For Concerts at the Base
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1/24/11 - Vail Daily
Vail Mountain Hits Fourth Best Season To Date
Total Snowfall is More Than Double of Last Year
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1/24/11
20th Annual Mountain Top Matrimony at Loveland Ski Resort Feb. 14
Get Married on the Mountain, Then Take the Edge Off With Ski
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1/24/11 - Onthesnow.com
Websites Help Ease I70 Skier Traffic By Setting Up Carpools
Last Year 1400 Carpools Were Set Up Because of the Sites
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1/24/11 - 9 Glenwood Springs Post Independent
ABasin's Full Moon Snowshoe Dinner Series Is a Hit
Next Two Sold Out. Reservations Still Being Taken for April Dinner
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1/24/11 - 9 News
20 Ton Blocks Of Snow Start off the Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Comp
Sculptors Start Turning Blocks of Snow Into Works Of Art Jan. 24. On Display Through Feb 6
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1/21/11
Volunteers Rebuild Handicapped Fishing Area in Big Thompson Canyon
160 Foot Long Wheelchair Ramp Considered a Treasure for the Area
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1/21/11
Mystery... No One Knows Why Trees Spell Out 1924 In Canon City
Check out the Photo of the Tress That Has Residents Speculating About Hard to Miss Numbers
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1/19/11
Salida on Ballot to Be Voted For as One of America's Coolest Small Towns
Salida Among 20 on the Ballot
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1/19/11 - Paste Magazine

Colorado Lands Three Breweries on American's Best Breweries of the Decade List
Great Divide #25, New Belgium #18 and Oskar Blues #16
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1/17/11 - Denver Magazine
Top 25 Spas in Colorado
Denver Magazine's Staff Picks Their Favorites
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1/17/11 - The Mountain Mail
Poncha Springs to get New Visitors Center
Construction has Started at the Busy Intersections of US 50/285 Outside of Salida
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1/17/11 - Crested Butte News
Crested Butte Working Hard to Get Open Wall to Wall and Floor to Ceiling
Snow Conditions in Extreme Areas is Holding Up Well
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1/17/11
Big Boi To Headline XGames
Rapper Was Just Nominated for Grammy
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1/17/11 - Outtherecolorado.com
Lost Colorado Ski Resorts Poster Available Through CSC
Poster Shows 169 Ski Resorts - Some Still Operating
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1/17/11 - 9 News
Video - Kidtopia Adventure Point and it's Massive Snow Fort
20 Foot Walls of Ice and Snow are a Kids Fantasy Come True
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1/13/11 - Denver Post
Video - Construction Starts On Denver's Big Air Ramp
Costs Expected to Exceed $1 Million
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1/12/11 - Steamboat Today
The Stars Are Bright At Night In the Colorado Rockies
Orion's Belt Shining in January
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1/12/11
Vail Resorts Reports Revenue Is Up
Great Snow and Uptick in Economy Plays a Role
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1/12/11
New Nordic Skiing Guide For Colorado
Official Guide Offers tips, event listings and more
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1/12/11
Colorado Cowboy Gathering Jan 21-22 in Denver
Riders in the Sky and Waddie Mitchell Featured
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1/12/11
Plan For Durango Lake Nighthorse Moving Ahead
The Lake is Off Limits to the Public Until A Plan is in Place
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1/11/11
Bands, Athletes Commit to Denver Big Air Jan 25 & 26
Tom Wallisch, Free Skier Mag's Skier of the Year, Switchfoot and One Republic to Play
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1/10/11
Steamboat Passes 200" of Snow
It Took Until March 8 Last Year to Hit 200"
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1/10/11
Copper's Snow Pass Sale Ends Thursday, Jan, 13
Last Chance to Get 4" for only $99
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1/10/11
Snowshoe Championships January 15 at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center At Ski Copper
Qualifying Race for US National Championships
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1/10/11
37th Annual Steamboat's Cowboy Downhill January 18
This is Not Your Run of the Mill Ski Race
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1/10/11
Ouray Ice Festival Photos
Not As Good As Being There But Worth A Look
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1/10/11
Denver Is Best in the World For Conventions
Central Location and Cheap Airfare Top the Reasons Why
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1/10/11
Free Skiing - Ruby Hill Rail Yard In Denver Is Open
No Charge to Enjoy The Terrain Park Until The End of February
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1/10/11
Explore Rocky Mountain Natl. Park in the Winter
Rangers Offer Snowshoe Tours Throughout the Season
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1/10/11
Durango Winter Fest Jan. 15-16
Ice Climbing Demos, Dog Sledding Comp, Downhill Race,. Snowshoe Tours and More
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1/10/11
Bob Kane Photos of Snow Covered Garden of the Gods
See why the Gods Hang Out There
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1/10/11
Solving The I70 Drive To Front Range
Zipper Lane - $23 Million for 17 Days of Use May Not Be Worth It
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1/10/11
Aspen Senior Ski Club Back and Open To Seniors Still Skiing
This Year the Group is Lead By Aspen Ambassadors
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1/8/11
Aspen Airport Records the Most Passengers Since 1998
Up 3.7% from Last Year
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1/4/11
Historic Grand Lake Lodge Sold
New Ownership Expects to have the Lodge Completely Reopened in June 2011
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1/4/11
Purgatory at Durango Mtn. Opens New Ski Run
Ambassadors Glade is a Black Diamond Run
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1/4/11
Are Relations Between Skiers and Snowboarders Thawing
Natl Ski Areas Stats Show there are 6.2 Million Snowboarders and 7 Million Skiers
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1/4/11
Ghost Ranch Saloon in Steamboat Making a Mark
Great Live Music, Food and Open After 11
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1/4/11
Outdoorcolorado.com Lists Colorado Springs Sledding Hills
Fresh Snow Makes for Good Sledding
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1/4/11
Aspen Businesses See A Better December than Last Year
Hints of an Economic Upswing in the Air
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1/4/11
Snowmass Gondola Allowed to Operate until Midnight
Gondola Open Later To Serve New Restaurant at Elk Camp
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1/4/11
Park City, UT Ski and Snowboard Registry Thwarting Thieves
No Registered Gear reported Stolen in Two Years
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1/3/11
January Learn to Ski Month Deals on Lessons
GEMS Resorts Offer Discounts on Lessons to Beginners
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1/3/11
Ruby Hill Rail Yard Gearing to Open
Snowmaking underway For Denver Terrain Park, No Opening Date Set
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1/3/11
See the TV Schedule for XGames 15
ESPN Plans Heavy Coverage of Events
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1/3/11
Denver Microbrew Tour Listed as Top Thing to do In Denver on Trip Advisor
Tour is Great Way to See how Micro Brew Beer is Made
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12/28/10
Want to Access Crested Butte's Headwall? New Rules Starting This Year to Enter CBs Extreme Terrain
Hint: Skiers and Riders with Avalanche Beacons Get on First
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12/28/10
You Know You Want One - Helmet Cam Tips From a Pro
Editor Reid Armstrong Shares His Experience and Advice
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12/28/10
Eddie Bauer Christmas Catalog Done In Steamboat
Makes Perfect Sense, What Took them So Long?
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12/28/10
Pikes Peak Whitewater Club Offering Kayak Lessons
First Step Starts in the Pool Where the Water Isn't Moving
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12/28/10
Crested Butte's "Body Bag" Run Named 4th Deadliest in World
With that Name, Only the Bold Consider taking that Run
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12/28/10
Expanding Ski Cooper Terrain a Popular Idea
Majority of Community is Also in Favor of Renewing Lease to Current Board
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12/28/10
Estes Park Winter Festival Set for Jan. 14-17
Ice Castle, Snowshoe Demos, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Maze, Snow Slide and more featured
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12/28/10
New Durango Company Offers Brewery Tours
It's About Tasting the Brew While a Non-Drinker Drives
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12/28/10
Don't Be Surprised to See Police Officers on The Ski Hill
Police Work Doesn't End at the Pavement
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12/28/10
Freestyle "Anti-Gravity" Center Opening in Edwards
Modeled after the US Ski and Snowboard Team's Center of Excellence
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12/28/10
College X Pass Offers Students Two Lift Tickets for Only $78
X Games Hit Aspen January 27 through January 30
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12/28/10
Concert Promoters Say They'll Lower Ticket Prices in 2011
See the Colorado Concert Calendar www.coloradoinfo.com/concertcalendar
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12/28/10
Registration Is Open for Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series
Beginners, Advanced and all ages Welcome to Participate Jan. 9, Feb. 6 and March 6
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12/28/10
Aspen Ski Areas Running 13 to 22 % Above 30 Yr Average
Snowmass has received 98 Inches of Snow So Far This Year
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12/28/10
Denver Art Museum Extends King Tut Exhibit Hours to 10pm
Exhibit On Display Until Jan. 9
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12/23/10
Keystone Snow Fort Is Done
Keystone Workers Had as Much Fun Building it as the Kids will Have Playing in it
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12/23/10
Cross Country Skiing Recognized as Exercise that burns off the Most Calories
Biking is Number 2
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12/22/10
Map Of X Game Event Locations
Don't Forget to Visit the Aspen Winter Page and enter to win Lodging and Lift Tickets During the XGames Thanks to Aspen Square.
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12/22/10
Durango Named Top Ten True Western Town By True West Mag
TW Exec Editor Says Durango is a "Very Cool Place"
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12/21/10
Forbes Ranks Denver as 13th Best Shopping City in America
Denver ahead of Chicago, Los Angeles and Boston
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12/21/10
Breckenridge's Ullr Fest Should be a Doozy
Paying Homage to the God of Winter is in Store Jan. 9-15
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12/21/10
Westword's Top 10 Denver New Years Eve Concerts
Widespread Panic and G Love Top our List
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12/21/10
Lindsey Vonn Wins APs Female Athlete of the Year
Vonn is First Skier to Win Award
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12/21/10
Lodging Occupancy Up for Third Straight Month
Indications are Favorable for Things to Be Better According to Mountain Travel Research Program
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12/20/10
Guide to Keeping Fingers Warm
Writers Picks of Gloves, Liners and Mittens
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12/20/10
Crested Butte and Steamboat On Weather Channel's 10 Snowiest Cities in The US
Crested Butte #4, Steamboat #7
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12/20/10
Red Bull Cold Rush Free Skiing Event Leaves Canada for Colorado
Extreme Skiers To Descend on Silverton
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12/20/10
Guided Bike Rides Under Consideration In and Aorund Leadville
City of Leadville OKs Request - Now It's Up to the Forrest Service
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12/20/10
Keystone Open Every Night Until 8pm Through The New Year
Night Skiing only Wednesday Through Saturday into March
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12/20/10
Special Coupons For Durango Mountain Resort Season pass Holders
Get Discounts on Socks, Lunch, more!
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12/20/10
Garfield County Air Fair Back On For 2011
Aerial Acrobatics and Vintage Planes On Display for Attendees
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12/20/10
Colorado Lawmakers Considers Tough Penalties For Ducking the Rope
$300 Fine not Enough To Cover Costs of a Rescue for an Out Of Bounds Skier
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12/15/10
Keystone Starts Construction on World's Largest Snow Fort
It's been Reported Kids May Have Fun Playing in the Fort
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12/15/10
Estes Park's Rooftop Rodeo Wins 2010 Best Small Rodeo in the Nation
Third Year the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association has Selected Estes Park
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12/15/10
Durango Plans Big Family Celebration for New Years Eve
Downtown Snowboard Comp, Live Bands, Cup Cake Tasting and More
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12/14/10
Dew Tour Hits Breckenridge Dec. 16-19
22 Foot Half Pipe, Live Music and lots of Ooohs and Aaahs Featured
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12/14/10
Historic Railroad Returning to Breckenridge
Last Run was in 1937 Before it Went on Display in 1940's World's Fair in New York
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12/14/10
Ski Cooper Under Scrutiny to Make More Money and Draw More People
Some Say Opening Chicago Ridge to Hikers Would Boost Numbers
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12/14/10
Rocky Mountain National Park Close to Topping 3M Visitors in 2010
Recession doesn't to Appear to Effect The Park's Numbers
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12/14/10
Increased Use of Helmets Reducing Injuries on the Slopes
Fatalities Hold Steady at an Avg. of 40 Though
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12/13/10
Expanded Ouray Ice Park Hopes To Open This Week
Better Ice Making and More Climbing WallsTop Expansion - Cold Weather is All That's Missing
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12/13/10
Copper Sells Pass That's Good Any Day It Snows More than 4"
At a Cost of $99 and 42 Days a Year Averaging More than 4" of Snow, this is a No Brainer
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12/10/10
Telluride Bluegrass Festival Announces Partial Lineup for 2011
Robert Plant and Band of Joy Tops the Line up So Far
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12/9/10
Girls Guide to Meeting Men in Aspen
Where is the Best Place to Meet a Rich Old Dude?
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12/9/10
Telluride Prepping for LG FIS Snowboard World Cup Dec. 15018
Event Features World's Preeminent Snowboarder Cross
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12/9/10
Durango's Cascade Winter Train Tix Available Until December 17
Passengers Exposed to the San Juan Mountains Winter Wonderland
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12/9/10
Lance Armstrong Signs Up To Race In New Quizno's Pro Challenge
Race Features 7 Stages Through 11 Colorado Cities
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12/9/10
Gas Prices in Colorado Are Lowest in Country
Today avg. Price is $2.70
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12/9/10
Best Colorado Snowshoe Trails According to Trails.com
#1 is Silver Dollar Lake in Georgetown
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12/9/10
Upper Bear Creek In Telluride Closed to Skiing
Private Property Owners Decide they Don't want Skiers
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12/8/10
Apps Galore Available for Skiers
Propelled by the Social Aspects of Skiing, Social Media and the Apps Fit Well
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12/8/10
XGames 15 Schedule Released
See the XGames in style. Click here to enter to win Lodging at Aspen Square
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12/8/10
Is a Mastodon Museum in the Works for Snowmass
Ice Age Task Force is in the Works at Snowmass to Deal with 600 Prehistoric Bones Found
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12/8/10
Debate Over Ski Cooper's Future Rages On
Some Want Changes, Others Want to Keep Things the Way They Are
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12/7/10
Fans Ask Lindsey Vonn Questions
What Would She Do if She Wasn't the Best Female Skier in the World?
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12/3/10
Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates 91 in Aspen
Developed First Mirrored Sun Glasses, First Down Parka and more
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12/3/10
Christo Revises "Over the River" Project
BLM Still Trying to Decide Whether Or Not to Let the Arkansas River Be Draped in Cloth
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12/3/10
Disabled Sports USA Hosts Hartford Ski Spectacular At Breckenridge Dec, 5-12
More than 800 Participants Expected Compete
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12/3/10
Breckenridge Snow Flake Snow Sculpting Challenge Gets Underway Dec. 5

Contest for Sculpting Novices Will Leave Works of Snow Art Around Town
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12/3/10
Leadville's Public Ice Rink Opens December 4
Rink Open 7 Days 3:30 to 9pm. Dutch Henry Sledding Hill Opening Soon
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12/3/10
Durango Mountain's Sven Brunso Featured on Cover of Skiing Magazine
His Image has Appeared in Magazines More Than 2500 Times Since 1992
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12/3/10
Frisco's Wassail Days Gets Underway December 3
68 Frisco Merchants Competing to Serve the Best Wassail
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12/2/10
Estes Park Visitor Survey Results Released
More than Half of July, August and Sept. Visitors Were First Timers To Estes Park
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12/2/10
Channel 7 Installs Weather Cam at Stanley Hotel
Joins Other Weather Cams In Breckenridge, Steamboat and Copper Mountain
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12/2/10
NORAD in Colorado Springs Tracking Santa Claus This Year
Govt. Dept. Finally Uses Resources for Something Worth While
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12/2/10
US Snowboarding Team Announced
Kelly Clark and Gretchen Bleiler Top the List
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12/2/10
Tennessee Pass Nordic Center Near Ski Copper Begins Adventure Series
Triathalon Includes Snowshoeing, Snow Biking and Skate Skiing
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12/1/10
Vail's Blue Sky Basin Opens Friday, Dec, 3
Breckenridge Opens Peak Seven Friday
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12/1/10
Steamboat Sets Snow Record For November
90 Inches Cover Steamboat in November
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11/29/10
Frisco's New Adventure Park Set To open Dec. 11
Featured are a New Tubing Hill and Terrain Park
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11/29/10
Photo: Copper's Super Pipe Opens
Impressive use of Snow at Copper Mountain
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11/22/10
Vail PD Offers Ski and Board Registration
Effort to Thwart Theft Appears To Work
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11/22/10
Massive Study Says Boulder is Home To happiest & Healthiest in US
Colorado Springs is Number 33
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11/22/10
Improvements At Monarch Mountain
New Paved Parking Lot, New Rental Gear, New Run and More!
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11/22/10
Monarch Mountain's Opening Status Uncertain
Resort Could Use Another Foot of Snow for 11/24 Opening
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11/22/10
Ski Cooper Gets New Start House for Racing
New Start House Replaces Old Start Shack
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11/22/10
Durango Mountain Has Lots Of New Things Happening this Year
Opening Day is Friday, November 26
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11/22/10
Even The Wealthy Are Looking for Ski Vacation Deals
Aspen Ski Mountain Looks to Accommodate
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11/22/10
All this Snow Ups Avalanche Danger
Some Areas at 200% Above Average
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11/21/10
Incredible Early Snow Bringing the Skiers and Rider to the Slopes
Some Slept in Front of the Lift Line Overnight At Vail to Get First Chair
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11/21/10
Skiing is What Brought Prince William and Kate
It's not the First Time a Prince and Future Princess Courted on the Slopes
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11/21/10
Breckenridge and Frisco Nordic Centers Open
Frisco's New Sledding Hill Opens for Thanksgiving
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11/21/10
Northern Colorado Snow Pack Well Above Average
More Snow Expected to Really Boost Numbers
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11/18/10
Vail Mountain Ups Opening Terrain to 1150 Acres
Northwoods and Game Creek Lifts Open Friday, Nov. 19
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11/18/10
Telluride Considers New Chairlift in Delta Bowl
Survey Results Overwhelmingly In Favor of New Lift
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11/18/10
Monarch Opens Wednesday, Nov. 24
39" of Snow So Far this Year.
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11/18/10
Ski Cooper Opens Thanksgiving Day With 100% Natural Conditions
We All Bow To Uller
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11/18/10
No Early Opening in Aspen
Skico Puts Rumors to Rest
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11/18/10
Town of Dillon Votes to Upgrade Marina
Expanded Shoreline Expected to Boost Revenue
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11/17/10
First Round of XGames Athletes Invited
Confirmed Athletes So Far include Gretchen Bleiler, Bobby Brown, Tucker Hibbert, Louri Podladchikov, Kevin Rolland, and Tyler Walker
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11/17/10
Athletes Confirmed for Dew Tour in Breckenridge Dec. 16-19
Registration Open Until December 1
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11/17/10
Biggest Storm of the Year Blankets Mountains
Up to Two Feet in Breckenridge, Vail and Winter Park
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11/16/10
Denver Post: Top ten Thingsto do in Colorado Before You Die
Whitewater Rafting and Seeing Show at Red Rocks on Their List
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11/16/10
Pope Says Skiing Returns us to Our True Dimensions as Creatures
Pope Meets Groups of Ski Instructors at Vatican
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11/16/10
Snowmass Ups Marketing Efforts to Capitalize on Prehistoric Discovery
Official Song Now Widespread Panic's "Big Woolly Mammoth"
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11/16/10
Vail Announces Opening of 550 Acres on Friday, November 19
7 Lifts Open: Avanti Express, Wildwood Express, Mountain Top Express, Little Eagle Lift
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11/15/10
Summit Action Film Festival, December 8-11
Film Makers From Around the World Showcase Film Making Talent in Breckenridge
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11/15/10
Old Colorado City Bed and Breakfast Tour, December 5
History and Holidays Come Together
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11/15/10
"127 Hours" Documents Aron Ralston's Story of Being Pinned by Boulder
Hike Lead To Ralston's Amputating His Own Arm To Survive
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11/15/10
$20 Lift Tickets on Wednesdays at Loveland
Ski with KBCO Day at Loveland
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11/15/10
Video: Riding The New Gold Run Coaster at Breckenridge
Track Twists and Turns Through the Trees
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11/15/10
Vote For Your Favorite Skiers in Powder Mags Readers Poll
Awards Show at Wheeler opera House, Jan 28, 2011
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11/15/10
Pikes Peak Marathon Voted Best Marathon
400 Readers of Colorado Runner Select Their Fave
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11/15/10
Amazing Finds In Snowmass Tell and Amazing Story
Plant Life and Treasure Trove of Bones Paint Pic of How Area Once Was
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11/15/10
Stealth Bomber Flies Over Denver
Flyover is for Broncos Chiefs Game: See Photos
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11/12/10
Winter Park Opens Wednesday, November 17
See What's New at Winter Park
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11/12/10
Hopes for Pikes Peak Ski Resort Fading Away
Web Site Taken Down, Developer Ordered to Stop Selling Stock
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11/12/10
Ski Cooper Lease Extension Under Review
Friends of Ski Cooper For Change Encouraging Expansion
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11/12/10
Leadville Skatepark Project Committee Recommends Location
World Class Park is Proposed
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11/12/10
Pro Mountain Bike Team Launched in Durango
Sponsors Step Up To Make Team Happen
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11/12/10
47th Annual Hespersus Ski Patrol Ski Swap in Durango Saturday, Nov 13
New and Used Gear at Great Deals
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11/12/10
Snowmass Town Council To Consider Wide Spread Panic Song As Official Song

"Big Woolly Mammoth" Seems To Fit As Prehistoric Animal is Uncovered
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11/12/10
Photo: See What the Big Air Ramp May Look Like
Big Air Comp In Denver January 25-26
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11/11/10
Leadville Opens New Gym and Climbing Wall to Public
Incredible Natural Features on New Wall
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11/11/10
Photo: Steamboat's Snow Gun Salute
Record Number of Snow Guns Fired up At Steamboat Resort
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11/11/10
Florissant Fossil Beds Yield Treasures
It all Started about 34 Million Years Ago
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11/11/10
Snowmass Fossil Site Will Close for Winter
Every Time they Dig, They Find More Prehistoric Fossils
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11/10/10
Tahoe Sees An Increase in Early Season Bookings
Bookings Up 10% to 15% This Year
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11/10/10
Keystone Lift Ticket Discount for Current and Past Military Personnel and Families
Special Rate Good For Veterans Day - November 11.
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11/10/10
Highlands Bowl in Aspen Offers Free Tours
Hike Up and Ski Down is For Skilled Skiing Guests
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11/10/10
10 Reasons You'll Love Ski Cooper
#8 - Nearby Leadville and Twin Lakes offer affordable places to stay and great places to eat
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11/10/10
Storm System Dumps Snow in Colorado Mountains and Denver
Western Mountains Could Get Over a Foot of Snow Overnight and Denver Could See its First Snow of the Season
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11/9/10
Photo: Vail's New Tubing Hill Lift
Enclosed Lift Debuts At Adventure Ridge
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11/9/10
2011 US Ski Team Announced
22 Olympians on 49 Member Team
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11/9/10
Warren Miller's New Film "Wintervention" Showing In Colorado In November
Check out Upcoming Locations Throughout Colorado
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11/8/10
First Time Skiers Visiting Colorado Check out These Tips
What to Wear, Lessons, How to Get here and More

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11/8/10
New Cat Skiing Operation Opens in Crested Butte
CS Irwin Opens Where the Old Irwin Lodge Once Operated
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11/8/10