With all the recent snow Colorado has received things are looking good for the ski season.
Breckenridge will open on November 12.
Loveland ski area won the annual contest for the first ski area to open (a few weeks ago) and A-Basin wasn't far behind - opening just 3 days later.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
New Affordable Housing Project in Breckenridge
The Summit Combined Housing Authority and Mercy Housing Colorado have announced unit pricing for Valley Brook Neighborhood — a new affordable housing development in Breckenridge. The long-anticipated Valley Brook development is located at 1100 Airport Road, between Upper Blue Elementary School and the Breckenridge Police Department.
The town is supporting the project with both a donation of the land on Airport Road and a cash contribution to help cover the costs of construction.
The town will be making a final decision on the project in September or October and if approved for a fall start, the first phase of the 42 townhomes are expected to be available for closing in May 2010, with the final phase being completed in early 2011.
The neighborhood will eventually include a playground and common recreational area. Recent improvements to the nearby recreation path, which include the addition of a new bridge over the river, will make the neighborhood easily accessible to the network of paths.
The town is supporting the project with both a donation of the land on Airport Road and a cash contribution to help cover the costs of construction.
The town will be making a final decision on the project in September or October and if approved for a fall start, the first phase of the 42 townhomes are expected to be available for closing in May 2010, with the final phase being completed in early 2011.
The neighborhood will eventually include a playground and common recreational area. Recent improvements to the nearby recreation path, which include the addition of a new bridge over the river, will make the neighborhood easily accessible to the network of paths.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Interstate 70 Discussion Continues
The Rocky Mountain Rail Authority held a meeting late last week to discuss its final version of a report that details the cost of building and operating rail lines along the I-70 corridor, as well as a Front Range line, paralleling I-25.
The report includes schematic drawings of the system, including stops at Keystone and Frisco. The study focuses on proven technologies that could be ready for operation by 2020.
According to the draft version of the report, the east-west line from DIA to the Eagle County airport would cost about $15 billion. The north-south Fort Collins to Pueblo line would cost another $5 billion.
As always, the biggest question mark is finding the money, but the rail authority board makes the case that the rail lines would enhance Colorado's overall transportation network at a time of rising oil prices and growing congestion. About 80 percent of the funding would have to come from federal sources, with the rest generated from a combination of state, local and private funds. In particular, the rail authority is looking to the federal government for infrastructure grants, citing the importance of the I-70 corridor as an “economic engine” for Colorado.
The report includes schematic drawings of the system, including stops at Keystone and Frisco. The study focuses on proven technologies that could be ready for operation by 2020.
According to the draft version of the report, the east-west line from DIA to the Eagle County airport would cost about $15 billion. The north-south Fort Collins to Pueblo line would cost another $5 billion.
As always, the biggest question mark is finding the money, but the rail authority board makes the case that the rail lines would enhance Colorado's overall transportation network at a time of rising oil prices and growing congestion. About 80 percent of the funding would have to come from federal sources, with the rest generated from a combination of state, local and private funds. In particular, the rail authority is looking to the federal government for infrastructure grants, citing the importance of the I-70 corridor as an “economic engine” for Colorado.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Copper Mt. Stables to Remain Open
Copper Stables will be able to continue operating this year, after earlier concerns that a redevelopment project at Copper Mountain's base area might affect the popular trail-riding operation.
Copper Mountain last week submitted an application to the county for the horse staging area at Union Creek. The resort master plan allows for that use in the area, so the county will be able to approve the operation with an internal staff review without planning commission hearings, according to planning director Jim Curnutte.
As part of an extensive base-area plan, Copper will tear down the existing stables and create a wetlands on the site. The project will compensate for the loss of wetlands nearby as the resort expands parking in the Union Creek area. More parking at Union Creek is an important piece of the resort's goal of providing better service to families and beginning skiers.
Under the county permit, the wetlands project is required as part of the parking lot expansion.Stables operator
Leslie Miller, of Copper Stables, said several weeks ago she was having a hard time finding a new spot for the staging area.
Her horses will be quartered in a corral in the Corn parking lot, along Highway 91, but the staging area at Union Creek will enable her wranglers and customers to easily access the trails at the other end of the resort.
For information about Copper Mountain Stables, call (970) 968-2232.
Copper Mountain last week submitted an application to the county for the horse staging area at Union Creek. The resort master plan allows for that use in the area, so the county will be able to approve the operation with an internal staff review without planning commission hearings, according to planning director Jim Curnutte.
As part of an extensive base-area plan, Copper will tear down the existing stables and create a wetlands on the site. The project will compensate for the loss of wetlands nearby as the resort expands parking in the Union Creek area. More parking at Union Creek is an important piece of the resort's goal of providing better service to families and beginning skiers.
Under the county permit, the wetlands project is required as part of the parking lot expansion.Stables operator
Leslie Miller, of Copper Stables, said several weeks ago she was having a hard time finding a new spot for the staging area.
Her horses will be quartered in a corral in the Corn parking lot, along Highway 91, but the staging area at Union Creek will enable her wranglers and customers to easily access the trails at the other end of the resort.
For information about Copper Mountain Stables, call (970) 968-2232.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Mountain Outfitters Hosts "Gear Drive"
Mountain Outfitters in Breckenridge is set to host a gear drive on June 13 to benefit a community foundation — Homeless Gear.
The gear drive starts at 9 a.m. at 112 S. Ridge St.
The foundation collects unwanted outdoor gear such as packs, sleeping bags and tents and distributes items to people without permanent shelters.
Outdoor vendors, including Black Diamond, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear and Osprey, will preview new tents and sleeping bags at the event.
One percent of all sales at Mountain Outfitters will go to 1% for the Planet — an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.
Everyone who donates items will also be entered into a raffle to win a new tent and sleeping bag. The drawing is scheduled for 5 p.m.
The gear drive starts at 9 a.m. at 112 S. Ridge St.
The foundation collects unwanted outdoor gear such as packs, sleeping bags and tents and distributes items to people without permanent shelters.
Outdoor vendors, including Black Diamond, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear and Osprey, will preview new tents and sleeping bags at the event.
One percent of all sales at Mountain Outfitters will go to 1% for the Planet — an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.
Everyone who donates items will also be entered into a raffle to win a new tent and sleeping bag. The drawing is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Peak 8 Fun Park to Re-Open this Summer
The Breckenridge Peak 8 Fun Park is returning this summer with the alpine SuperSlide, mountain biking and SuperPutt slated to open June 19.
Because of construction continuing at the Peak 8 base area, parking will be available at the gondola lots — with buses providing transport.
The park was closed last year for the construction.
This year it is to be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities also include a climbing wall, trampoline, rides on Colorado SuperChair and gemstone panning.
Bergenhof’s Alpine BBQ and Sevens are to open daily for lunch and dinner beginning Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Because of construction continuing at the Peak 8 base area, parking will be available at the gondola lots — with buses providing transport.
The park was closed last year for the construction.
This year it is to be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities also include a climbing wall, trampoline, rides on Colorado SuperChair and gemstone panning.
Bergenhof’s Alpine BBQ and Sevens are to open daily for lunch and dinner beginning Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Summit High School to get Synthetic Turf
Groundbreaking for a new synthetic turf field at Summit High School’s Tiger Stadium is set for Monday — after a year of fundraising about $610,000 from local governments, businesses and residents.
“It’s going to be a real awesome asset for Summit County,” said Tom Looby of the turf steering committee.
“So many people have contributed to the effort. It’s just amazing.”
The field and a running track are to be ready for fall semester as part of phase I.
Summit School District kicked in an extra $200,000 toward the track's completion.
The ultimate $1.25 million goal — anticipated for completion next year — includes a synthetic practice field and bleachers.
“It’s going to be a real awesome asset for Summit County,” said Tom Looby of the turf steering committee.
“So many people have contributed to the effort. It’s just amazing.”
The field and a running track are to be ready for fall semester as part of phase I.
Summit School District kicked in an extra $200,000 toward the track's completion.
The ultimate $1.25 million goal — anticipated for completion next year — includes a synthetic practice field and bleachers.
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