Center of the ski racing universe at the Copper Cup PHOTOS
A ski racing fan wearing the colors and packing a helmet for autographs on Saturday, Nov. 29. Hyping up the crowd before the start of men’s super-G on Thursday, Nov. 27. It was the first time in history a World Cup ski races was held in the U.S. on Thanskgiving. The women of the U.S. […]
Building Hope wins $500K grant through Vail exec’s foundation
Summit’s largest mental health nonprofit, Building Hope, just won a $500,000 grant from the CEO of Vail Resorts. This award is one of 12 given to mental health programs in six western states through the Katz Amsterdam Foundation, co-founded by Vail executive Rob Katz and his late wife, Elana Amsterdam. “Mental health and substance use challenges are significant nationwide, […]
Beaver Creek delays opening day turns, but not opening day cookies
There will be no corduroy at Beaver Creek tomorrow, but there will be fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Resort officials say there is simply not enough snow to open right now. They’ve seen just 10 inches of snow since October. “Mother Nature ran a little late for the 2025/26 ski and ride season,” reads a Beaver […]
Rotary Cookbook: Holiday recipes from Summit Rotary
Krystal 93 is counting down to Thanksgiving with our friends at Summit Rotary, bringing you favorite recipes from the unofficial Rotary Cookbook. No time to cook, or short on cash? Summit Rotary will host its 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silverthorne Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. All are welcome […]
6 Summit destinations make USA Today’s latest 10 Best roundup
Breckenridge beats Aspen for best ski town in the U.S., according to USA Today, but Aspen beats Breck and the rest of the state for best ski resort. USA Today compiled dozens of 10 Best lists for 2025 with help from readers and editors. They put Breckenridge at No. 5 on the list of “Best […]
Forest rangers sign off on the first big piece of the Frisco Backyard project
The U.S. Forest Service has approved nearly 1,600 acres of wildfire trimming and clear-cutting in the woods just south of Frisco. And none of it will be sold for profit. In his decision, dubbed the Frisco Backyard Fuels and Recreation Project, acting Dillon District Ranger Sam Massman says nearly all the trimmed wood will be […]
Colorado cracks down on 2WD vehicles with updated traction laws
Colorado’s traction laws just got stricter for winter. New this season are mandatory snow tires, chains or another device, like snow socks, for 2WD vehicles. Even 4WD vehicles must have all-weather tires or better when traction laws are in place, and your old bald tires won’t cut it. Tire tread must measure at least 3/16ths […]
Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats are going to the Colorado Music HoF
Colorado’s adopted son, Nathaniel Rateliff, is joining the Colorado Music Hall of Fame this year with his band, the Night Sweats. The band joins the Hall in style. All eight current members will be inducted Dec. 11 at Mission Ballroom during their 20th annual holiday show, which doubles as the 10th anniversary of their breakout […]
This is the only training plan you need for Race of the Santas in Breck
Hundreds of jolly old elves dressed in red will sprint down Main Street Breckenridge in just over two weeks, Saturday, Dec. 6, for the annual Race of the Santas. But you don’t just show up for this fun run. You’ve got to train, and town of Breck’s Jacob Ojeda is here with the only training […]
There will be no Thanksgiving tubing or Nordic skiing in Frisco
Town of Frisco made a tough call today, confirming the tubing hill and Nordic ski trails at Frisco Adventure Park will not be open for Thanksgiving visitors. Recent warm weather is to blame. Barely half of the tubing hill is covered in snow, and all of it is man-made. Hardly any of the Nordic trails […]
