March 25, 2014
Don’t Count your El Niños Before they Hatch!
After a snowy winter, some skiers and snowboarders are no doubt already starting to make plans for next year's vacation.
March 22, 2014
Use Your Vacation Time — Come to Copper Mountain!
Unused vacation time cost the U.S. economy $160 billion in spending that could support 1.2 million jobs in multiple industries, ranging from retail to manufacturing to transportation.
March 18, 2014
Are You Ready for Some Spring Skiing at Copper Mountain?
This year, with above average snowfall all season and cool temps lingering into the end of winter, spring skiing promises to be as good as it gets, with excellent coverage across Copper Mountain and the rest of Summit County's resorts.
March 17, 2014
Colorado Ski Resorts are Booming this Winter!
Skiers and snowboarders are thronging Colorado's slopes this year, as consistent snowfall, an improving economy and the Olympic spirit all helped drive business at the state's winter resorts.
March 13, 2014
6 Million National Park Visitors Pumped $340 Million into Colorado Economy Last Year
Visitors to national parks in Colorado pumped more than $340 million into the state economy last year. Parks tourism also directly supported about 5,000 jobs, the National Park Service said in its annual report on visitation and spending. Altogether, almost 6 million people visited national park sites in Colorado in 2013.
March 9, 2014
Do You Know How to Avoid Dangerous Wildlife Encounters?
"Watching wildlife in a responsible manner can lead to an exciting and memorable experience; however, approaching, harassing or feeding wild animals, or allowing your dogs to chase them, can lead to significant, negative consequences for you, your dog and the animals."
March 9, 2014
Success! U.S. Paralympic Skiers Earn Podium Spots at Sochi
U.S. and Colorado athletes earned podium spots during the first day of competition at the 2014 Paralympic Winter games, with Alana Nichols and Laurie Stephens taking silver and bronze in the women's downhill sitting race. Colorado's Allison Jones won her eighth Paralympic medal and her first downhill medal, as she took bronze in the women's standing class.
March 7, 2014
Another Weekend, Another Snowstorm at Copper Mountain
If you're heading for Copper Mountain this weekend, you ought to — once again — bring goggles and wax. Like clockwork, the Pacific storm track in bringing another round of snow to the Colorado high country. The heaviest snow is expected to fall during the day Friday, so weekend warriors heading up from the Front Range after work might encounter some snowpacked and icy roads, along with low visibility along I-70.
March 6, 2014
Copper Mountain Skier Scott Meyer is Racing for the U.S. at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics
Scott Meyer, a 12-year Frisco resident, skis full time for the U.S. Paralympic Team, and is representing Copper Mountain, Colorado and the U.S.A. at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, which start with the March 7 opening ceremony.
March 5, 2014
New Frisco Whole Foods Market Set to Open April 29
Summit County locals and visitors will have a brand new shopping option starting this spring with the April 29 opening of the Frisco Whole Foods Market. Construction of the new store started last summer, anchoring a new shopping complex near the Frisco Transfer Center.