Summer Alpine Coaster proposed at Copper Mountain
Much like many of the ski resorts in Summit County, Colorado; Copper Mountain is looking to enhance its summer activities to draw more visitors during the summer season. Copper Mountain in Colorado is owned by Park City, Utah-based Powdr Corpo...
Snowfall Forecast for the 2016/17 Ski Season
The light dusting of snow on the peaks in Summit County at the end of August surprised and excited many as the winter season approaches. With the ski season only about three months away, snow is officially on our mind. Looking ahead, this ...
Lake Hill housing development moving forward
The Lake Hill housing development is the largest workforce housing project in Summit County to date. Located between the towns of Frisco and Dillon, the Lake Hill housing development is situated directly off the Dillon Dam Road and backs up ...Vail Resorts to purchase Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Big News! If you haven't heard, Vail Resorts plans to acquire the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in Canada for $1.06 billion dollars. Vail Resorts shook up the ski-resort world earlier this month with their announcement of its intent to acquire...
Arapahoe Basin’s Expansion Nears Final Approval
On August 4th the preliminary approval for Arapahoe Basin’s expansion proposal was announced, kicking off a 45-day objection period. So long as no new obstacles appear, the ski resort will then begin its expansion and complete changes by ...Fourteener Foot Traffic = Huge Economic Impact
Outdoor recreation in Colorado is boosting state revenues significantly. In July, the Colorado Tourism Office reported that 2015 hosted another record-breaking year with 77.7 million visitors who spent $19.1 billion (and $1.13 in taxes �...
Wind Power: Rush Creek Project Awaits Approval
Xcel Energy pushes for the approval of what would be the largest wind project in Colorado, The Rush Creek Project. The 116,000-acre project would span four counties (Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne) and provide 180,000 homes with wi...
Colorado’s Economic Outlook
Colorado’s economic outlook is very promising, according to reports that analyze growth for 2016 over last year and compare average incomes to competing states and national averages. Report findings indicate not only that Colorado has the ...