More land is now public on this Alma 14er. But the summit is a different story.
A Colorado nonprofit is piecing together 14er access, one old mining parcel at a time. Denver Post reports The Conservation Fund recently purchased 58 parcels covering 480 acres on Mount Bross, one of four 14,000-foot peaks in the Decalibron Loop above Alma. Most of this newly acquired land faces south, including a small section of […]
Mountain Towns 2030 climate conference returns to Breck
The Mountain Towns 2030 climate conference is back in Breckenridge this fall, Oct. 7-8. Leaders from mountain towns worldwide talk about challenges to the ski industry, inspired by global discussions about climate change and environmental policy. The Breckenridge conference is one of eight in five Western states, including Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and California. Topics at […]
This September is on track to be the wettest since 2017. And that’s before the snow.
Summit County is bracing for its first legitimate snowfall of the season. Already this month we’ve seen a few light dustings of snow on the high peaks. That could change tonight, when the National Weather Service predicts several inches above 10,000 feet, and maybe a dusting of snow down to 9,000 feet. A winter weather […]
Summit rallies for injured football player, raising $2400 in 12 hours
A Summit County 8th grader was severely injured yesterday, Sept. 18, playing a club football game in Eagle. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Ignacio Villarreal broke his leg. He was rushed to Vail Health for emergency surgery. “Ignacio is a bright, kind, and hardworking young man who loves sports and being part of his team,” […]
Breck Film Fest brings Moroccan skiing and a Texas border fable to 45th season
Celebrating 45 years this weekend is Breck Film Fest. Over the next four days, Sept. 18-21, dozens of filmmakers are in town to show more than 100 short and feature-length films at three downtown venues. Bringing his directorial debut, “La Gloria,” is Los Angeles screenwriter-turned-director J.T. Walker. “’La Gloria’ is about a reclusive older rancher […]
Sheriff: Show a little grace and patience this leaf peeping
High Country leaf-peeping season is now in full effect. Fall colors are peaking this weekend and next, bringing big crowds to the hiking trails and scenic roads of Summit County. Over the past two years, the final week of September has been busier than most holidays on the I-70 mountain corridor, summer and winter. Already […]
Breck is hosting its first pro snowboard contest in 7 years. And it’s during Ullr Fest.
Move over, Dew Tour. The Rockstar Energy Open is coming to town. Seven years after Dew Tour left Breckenridge, more than 60 elite snowboarders are back at the birthplace of competitive snowboarding for three days of ripping and slashing at Peak 8. It is all going down Dec. 19-21, which just so happens to coincide […]
Federal agents raid 2 local properties on search warrants tied to Mexican restaurant
Armed Federal agents raided two Summit County properties today, serving criminal search warrants at Hacienda Real restaurant in Frisco and a duplex in Dillon Valley. Reports of the raids first appeared on social media just before 11 a.m. Within minutes upwards of 20 neighbors and immigrant advocates gathered around the duplex, challenging an estimated 10 […]
Classic Denver venue welcomes its first live performance in 50 years
The century-old Federal Theatre in Denver is getting new life as a music venue. The first performance there in 50 years is happening this weekend, when local bands play two nights of free, all-ages shows. “This is one of those places where you’d come in and expect the ceiling falling in, or holes in walls, […]
Summit County adopts a hiring freeze before tackling $7M deficit
Summit County government has put a freeze on hiring as it faces a $7 million budget deficit next year. County commissioner Nina Waters tells Krystal 93 no one has been fired, but if someone leaves, or a position is not filled, it will remain empty. “I’m trying my best to protect those positions,” Waters says. […]