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Breckenridge Town Council looks to simplify short-term rental zones

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Breckenridge Town Council further discussed short-term rental regulations on Tuesday. This time, council members have directed staff to see what parameters could be set for a potential resort classification for exempt properties as well as looking at land-use guidelines to set overlay zones.

An exempt property is a short-term rental property that is registered as a lodge. They include amenities such as a 24-hour front desk, shuttle buses and security, and they operate more closely to a hotel. However, they do still require short-term rental licenses for each unit.

Because they are considered lodges, they do not pay the town’s short-term rental regulatory fee, which is why they’re called “exempt.” Council members agreed that calling them exempt creates confusion and having a name such as a “resort classification” would make more sense since they operate more like a resort than an Airbnb or VRBO. This could include the implementation of certain criteria in order to be considered one of these resort classified properties, council members said. Town staff plan to come back in a future meeting about what exactly those parameters could be, including square footage and other amenities.

I definitely agree we have to change the name,” council member Todd Rankin said. “I’m wondering — for whatever we call it going forward in the future — if we can maybe add an application process to that so there’s a high hurdle to entry. That’s to make sure we’re not having 20 new (resort)-type properties. It should be a very high hurdle.”

In addition to exempt status, council members looked at ways to potentially simplify the zones.

Out town council and their staff are so far out of touch with reality it is laughable, if it wasn't so serious. If it was not for tourism this would be a ghost town.

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Summit County government implements short-term rental moratorium in neighborhood zones

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For the second time within a year, Summit County government has passed a short-term rental moratorium. The first three-month moratorium took affect last fall, and now this second nine-month moratorium, effective immediately, will put a pause on any licenses being issued within the county’s neighborhood zones.

The moratorium does have some exemptions, including people who are already under contract with a home and had planned to apply for a license. The county will also set up a process where community members can apply for a special exemption for other unique circumstances too.

The decision to implement a moratorium came as a surprise to many community members, especially those in the local property management and real estate industries, many of whom attended the Summit Board of County Commissioners’ work session and regular meetings on Tuesday, May 24. During the morning work session, the commissioners heard a presentation from Summit County Senior Planner Jessica Potter, who reiterated the current trajectory for short-term license applications so far this year.

After Potter’s presentation, 23 speakers voiced their discontent — and, at times, anger — with the commissioners.

“Give us a chance to earn a living,” said Karen Mapes, Breckenridge resident and real estate agent for Re/Max Properties of the Summit.

Our local governments - the County and the town councils of Breckenridge, Frisco, and Dillon seem to have forgotten who they work for.  They were elected to represent the residents of their respective towns, but no matter how many (and there have been 100's) residents plead for them not to implement these restrictions, they just march right ahead and implement them anyway.  I just have to shake my head and wonder just what they are thinking.

My new listing: a fabulous Beaver Run four bedroom

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The only rooms in this condo without awesome views are the bathrooms!!

Located right at the base of the Beaver Run Lift on Peak 9.

The million$ views from every room of this luxury, top floor, corner penthouse unit are uncomparable - A full panorama from Mt Baldy to Peak 9/10 ski slopes. 

Even Buffalo Mt can be seen from one of the lock-off units. Over $100K in average gross rental income. 

Fully renovated with slab granite countertops thru-out: even the windowsills are slab granite. Luxury wood plank/vinyl and wall to wall carpet flooring, designer furnishings and accessories. 4 bedroom/lock off/4 separate units. Very cool.

It is probably the best unit at Beaver Run and that's saying something as there are over 200 units in the project.

Hanging Lake reservations open, first hikes June 25

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Jamie Werner, White River National Forest stewardship coordinator, addresses members of the media during Wednesday's press conference at the Hanging Lake Rest Area.

Get those hiking shoes ready, because a trail to Hanging Lake is on track to reopen much sooner than first anticipated after last summer’s devastating flooding and debris flows in Glenwood Canyon.

Online reservations are open, and the first available day to hike the trail under the permit reservation system is June 25.

The announcement was made last Wednesday morning at press conference at the Hanging Lake Rest Area hosted by the White River National Forest, the National Forest Foundation, the city of Glenwood Springs and the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.

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New electric bike resource offers guidance for popular outdoor activity

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The Medicine Bow Routt-National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland has developed a web-based resource page that will help determine where, when, and how electric bicycles may be used.

The online resource was designed in order to highlight local regulations, safety tips and national guidance for the increasingly growing popular recreation activity.

One of the main points is that the Medicine Bow Routt-National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland categorize electric bikes as motorized vehicles, meaning all bikes must stay on motorized roads and trails.

https://www.summitdaily.com/news/new-electric-bike-resource-offers-guidance-for-popular-outdoor-activity/

Bob Dylan to perform at Dillon Amphitheater on July 3

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Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of 50 years — bringing songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” “Like a Rolling Stone” and more — to audiences around the world. Summit County guests will hear his music live this July at the Dillon Amphitheater for his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour.

Dylan is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at the amphitheater, 201 W. Lodgepole St. in Dillon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, but prices have not been announced as of publication. There is a limit of eight general admission tickets and four VIP tickets per purchase. Visit:

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Gardening at high elevations

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Gardening in the Colorado mountains presents a unique set of challenges. Temperature, intense sunlight, low humidity, short growing seasons, desiccating winds, extreme weather fluctuations, infertile soils, recurrent drought and wildlife damage all present challenging conditions for growing plants in the High Country.

Soil properties

Common soil issues include: poor aeration, low organic matter and nutrients, and rocky soils. Some soils also have a high pH that can create nutrient deficiencies in plants. Colorado soils are often high in iron, but the yellowing symptom of iron deficiency occurs because high calcium concentrations in the soil “tie up” the iron and make it unavailable to growing plants.

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State House passes bill that will fund wildlife crossings

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The Colorado State House of Representatives passed the Safe Crossings for Colorado Wildlife and Motorists Act Tuesday, May 10, meaning that $5 million will go toward wildlife crossings across Colorado.

The bill was sponsored by Sens. Jessie Danielson and Tammy Story, Rep. Perry Will and Rep. Julie McCluskie, who represents Summit County. The Senate passed the measure 28-7, and the House passed it by a count of 56-9.

Currently, the state has 63 wildlife crossings, and funding from this bill aims to add more and provide resources to existing ones. Highway 9 between Kremmling and Silverthorne has several in order to prevent collisions between cars and wildlife.

Courtesy of the Summit Daily News.

Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of May 15

 

Fluffy is up for adoption at the Summit County Animal Shelter. He is a 6-year-old, neutered male, medium haired cat who is timid in loud places.

Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s  website

Breckenridge Creative Arts’ music lineup includes Béla Fleck, Graham Nash and more

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Breckenridge Music is officially no more. The nonprofit merged with Breckenridge Creative Arts at the end of 2019, and its former executive director Tamara Nuzzaci Park became the president and CEO of BreckCreate in 2021. Now, its summer music series and festivals are all under one roof.

“We’re really excited that our programming. Breck Music and BreckCreate will be fully integrated this summer,” Nuzzaci Park said.

While some summer concerts already have tickets for sale, the organization’s complete lineup — as well as other events planned for the Arts District — became more finalized this week.

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Breckenridge Town Council continues discussion on short-term licensing

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Breckenridge Town Council further discussed short term rentals at its meeting on Tuesday, focusing this time on exempt versus non-exempt rentals.

Community development director Mark Truckey presented data to Breckenridge Town Council on Tuesday.

In Zone 1, which is the tourism overlay zone, 73% of the units are licensed to be short-term rentals, or 3,210 of the 4,369 units. Of the 3,210 short-term units, 1,659 are exempt and 1,551 are non-exempt.

An exempt short-term rental has specific amenities that are laid out in the Town Code, and these types of rentals operate more similarly to a hotel rather than a traditional AirBnb or VRBO unit. These amenities include a 24-hour monitored phone system, 24-hour front desk and 24-hour private security. Some also include things that would more closely resemble a resort, such as a shuttle, on-site restaurants and bars, conference spaces, fitness centers, pools, hot tubs, spas, arcades, commercial services, and retail shops.

Another distinction of these properties from non-exempt properties is how they operate short-term renting. The units are individually owned, either outright or as timeshares. This means that the units still require a short-term rental license for each unit and not a lodging license for the property. When a visitor chooses to rent from an exempt property, they choose the size or type of the unit (studio, one-bedroom, etc.) instead of a specific unit.

There are (non-exempt) properties that do have a pool or something like that,” Truckey said. “In general, these (amenities) are really high level that are associated with some of them. As you can see, like Beaver Run, the village, etc., with conference facilities and other types of amenities provided.”

Council member Todd Rankin said he would like to see an application where rentals can apply to potentially become exempt.

“(Exempt rentals) have to hit the qualifying factors, but it’s very low, and I’d like a lever,” he said.

Council member Dick Carleton said that lock off units — or units where individual bedrooms are rented out separately — complicates having complete numbers on how many units exist. He added that by having separate groups of guests all in one unit, lock-offs could be contributing to the traffic and congestion problem in Breckenridge, since different groups will bring their own transportation with them even though they are associated with one unit. Two of the properties the council discussed that use lock-offs are Grand Colorado on Peak 8 and Grand Lodge on Peak 7. Grand Colorado has 253 units with 84 short-term rental licenses, and Grand Lodge has 233 units with 78 short term rental licenses.

It’s likely that more exempt and non-exempt properties rent out space using lock-offs, but town staff did not have that data on Tuesday night.

“I’m trying to look at how many different families are going to come up at one time and not in unique families. They don’t know each other. They’re not traveling together,” Carleton said. “So they have their individual modes of transportation. They make their own individual reservations for ski rentals and bike rentals and restaurants and everything else. The reason I’m asking is its impact, so I guess I’m more interested in how many individual ads in Airbnb or wherever they advertise.”

At its April 26 meeting, council members discussed whether or not to combine the two types, but several members felt they needed more information before deciding on whether or not there should be a distinction. This means the current cap on non-exempt licenses, which is currently set at 2,200, would go up to a combined 3,700 when including the cap of 1,500 non-exempt.

Town Council did not make any new decisions regarding short-term licensing, but town manager Rick Holman said a significant amount of time will be carved out for more discussion about how the town will move forward at the May 24 meeting.

“There’s no right or wrong, but there’s certainly different strategies,” Holman said.

Courtesy of the Summit Daily News.

Friends of the Dillon Ranger District to host membership drive Saturday, May 7

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Friends of the Dillon Ranger District will host a membership drive at Outer Range Brewery, located at 182 Lusher Court in Frisco, on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m.

At the event, everyone who signs up for an annual membership with Friends of the Dillon Ranger District will receive a door prize giveaway ticket, and giveaways will take place throughout the afternoon.

The drive is free and open to the public, and volunteers are not needed.

Courtesy of the Summit Daily News.

Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of May 1

 

Belvedere is up for adoption at the Summit County Animal Shelter. He is a 4-year-old, neutered male cat that the shelter calls "big and confident."

Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website:  Here

Work begins Monday on Vail Pass rest area renovation with site closure

 

The Vail Pass rest area will temporarily close starting Monday, May 2. The closure will allow the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor crews to demolish and reconstruct the rest area building, as well as improve access roads and parking facilities.

Motorists should anticipate the rest area will remain closed through October 2023.

Drivers will still be able to use exit 190 (Vail Pass), but there will not be restroom facilities available. CDOT encourages motorists to use other rest areas nearby, including the Gateway Visitor Center in Georgetown and the Edwards Rest Area in Edwards.

Backcountry recreation access from the rest area is popular on Vail Pass. During the rest area closure, there will continue to be recreation access to adjacent National Forest lands, including Shrine Pass Road, Black Lakes Road, Wilder Gulch Trail and the paved Vail Pass Recreation Path. There will be limited parking.

The Vail Pass Recreation Path will remain open this summer. However, users should anticipate defined recreational path access through the rest area site.

For additional information about this project, call the project information line at 720-237-6173.

Courtesy of the Summit Daily News.

Breckenridge Town Council discusses short-term rental recommendations

 

It has been nearly six months since Breckenridge Town Council decided to put a pause on short-term rental licenses in the town, and the conversation about how to handle them going forward continues.

The Tourism Overlay District Task Force was given the task of finding out ways to handle increases in short-term rentals, and on Tuesday community development director Mark Truckey presented those to the council for discussion. In February the Task Force divided the town into 3 zones:  Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3.

“Overall, I think task force generally agreed on the overall goal is allowing some additional licensing in Zone 1, and in zone 2 and 3, we wouldn’t be encouraging additional licensing,” Truckey said.

Zone 1 is focused on neighborhoods and homes near the ski area. It includes much of the west and south sides of town, Main Street Station and areas near Columbine Road. In this area, according to the task force, approximately 78% of homes in this zone hold short-term rental licensing. Because this zone has a higher rate of short-term rentals than the other zones, the task force has recommended that this percentage be allowed to increase to 80% of all units in Zone 1, an increase of about 64 licenses. Currently, there are 3,144 short-term units in this zone.

Zone 2 primarily encompasses the downtown area of Breckenridge. It is the smallest of the three and includes Main Street, North and South Ridge Streets and the Upper Warrior’s Mark area. According to the task force, this zone has less short-term licenses than Zone 1 but still more than Zone 3.

Zone 3 consists mainly of neighborhoods with long-term rentals or homeowners. This zone has the least amount of licenses, but in recent years has seen an increase, which the task force has determined to be detrimental to historical neighborhoods of Breckenridge. The goal of this zone is to decrease the amount of short-term rentals in this area. Right now, there are 960 licenses and to get down to the task force’s 10% goal, the zone would have to lose over 600 licenses, which town manager Rick Holman said could take upwards of 20 years, if it happens at all.

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How you can limit the spread of invasive weeds in Summit County

 

As the weather warms and Summit County’s greenery comes back to life, so do harmful plants, and local officials are asking the public to remain informed of invasive species of weeds that can harm local wildlife.

Currently, the state of Colorado has identified dozens of plants a noxious weeds or plants that out-compete natives for light, space and nutrients. Ryan Cook, an invasive plant species manager for Summit County, said that in Summit County many of them are commonly found along trails or on private property. Some of the most common ones include Canadian thistles, musk thistles, mullein an ox eye daisies.

“They all come from different places. For instance, we have Chinese clematis. Obviously it originally came from China,” Cook said. “There’s also Canadian sisal from Canada and Russian knapweed. These plants came from other nations and were introduced into Colorado, and they basically don’t have any natural enemy in the Rocky Mountains. They choke out our native wildlife for water and can sometimes make some of our native flowers go extinct because they’re so aggressive, and they don’t have anything to keep them in check.”

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Noxious weeds are categorized into three lists based on how aggressive they are: List A, List B and List C. Cook said List A weeds are the most aggressive, and the state of Colorado has put 25 types of weeds into List A. In Summit County, there are two types listed in this category, myrtle spurge and orange hawkweed.

“If someone sees, on a hiking trail or private property or something, an A-list weed, the weed department wants to know about it immediately,” Cook said. “We need to get that out of the county, like pronto.”

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Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of April 25

 

Teak is roughly 4 years old and shy, but will warm up and seek attention from human and cat friends. Yet, he can also be very independent. He would prefer to go to a quieter home where he can feel comfortable and gain some confidence.

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Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website:

Summit County Animal Shelter

Dillon Amphitheater announces summer 2022 lineup

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 Almost all of the musical acts have been slotted for Dillon Amphitheater’s summer season, according to the town’s announcement on Wednesday, April 20. Like previous seasons, it will be a mix of free and paid concerts, and shows will run from June 11 through Sept. 15.

Paid performers and concerts include Umphrey’s McGee; Dirty Heads with Soja, Tribal Seeds & Artikal Sound System; The String Cheese Incident; Trampled By Turtles with Morsel; Caamp: The National; Goose; My Morning Jacket; Shakey Graves; Summit Musicians Relief Fund fundraiser; Flogging Molly & The Interrupters with Tiger Army & The Skints; and Greensky Bluegrass.

Free performers and events are The Long Run; Bonfire Dub; Brass Attack; March Fourth; Beth Steele Community Concert; The Nacho Men; Air Force Band’s Falconaires Jazz Band; Colorado Symphony;
 Big Richard; The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band; O’Connor Brothers Band and Hobo Village;
 Buckstein; National Repertory Orchestra; American Music Legacy Festival; Eyes Wide Open; and The Docksiders.

For more information and to purchase tickets click here

Exit 205 at Silverthorne construction begins

 

Colorado Department of Transportation’s work on Interstate 70 between Frisco and Silverthorne has officially begun after winter weather delays pushed back the work scheduled near Exit 205.

Drivers using Exit 205 should expect shorter left turn lanes to get onto the on-ramp on both the westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70. The lanes will be shortened 24/7 until the first portion of the project is done. This portion of the project has a goal to be finished by July 1 in order to have the least amount of impact on summer tourism travel.

Travelers who do use this area during construction should budget an extra 20 minutes of travel in the work zone, officials say.

Work on the exit requires lane closures at the interchange of I-70, U.S. Highway 6 and Colorado Highway 9. Most work will take place at night. Night work could begin as early as 8 p.m and last no later than 6 a.m. to accommodate morning rush hour.

Travelers are encouraged to check COtrip.org for potential traffic delays.

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How you can keep your home safe from wildfires, according to the experts

 

Wildfires in the state have already begun, and leadership from Red, White & Blue Fire District and the Colorado Forest Service met virtually Wednesday, April 13, to discuss how residents can protect their homes from damage. The webinar was hosted by the town of Blue River, but was open to the public.

Cpt. Matt Benedict, who is also a Blue River resident, said that in recent years, fires have gotten bigger, hotter and more complicated.

“There’s a myth out there you see every year in the press as well that it’s only the miracle homes that survived fires,” he said. “That’s just not how physics works. It’s not miracles. It’s very fuel-based. It’s very wind-based. It’s very, in a lot of ways, predictable.”

The first 5 feet around a home is called the “immediate zone,” Benedict said, and it is considered now to be the most critical in what can save a home. He said that when a home burns down, it’s most likely due to easily ignited materials within 5 feet of the home, which can include small branches or other natural materials.

Next, is the “intermediate zone,” which is 5 to 30 feet away from a house. According to research from the U.S. Forest Service, radiant heat from a wildfire will not ignite materials on homes at distances greater than 30 feet from the house, which also makes it an important zone to remove flammable vegetation from. This does not mean residents have to remove every single tree or shrub from 30 feet from the home, but making sure that there is little risk in this zone is important, Benedict said.

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Summit Historical Society invites public to travel to the past with homestead map

 

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People can travel 160 years into Summit County’s past using a new interactive tool from the Summit Historical Society.

The society released its Homestead Mapping Project as a way to chart the beginnings of land ownership in the county. The colorful map shows 160-acre parcels that span from Breckenridge to Heeney and includes the names of the around 300 original homesteaders who traveled to Summit County to build ranches, mine for gold and live peacefully among the mountains.

“What we want people to do is to get curious about how that land was used before the reservoir, before the subdivision, before the Walmart,” said Sally Queen, executive director of the historical society.

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Vail Resorts announces opening dates for summer operations at Breckenridge, Keystone

 Although it may not feel like it yet, summer is near and as the warm months get closer, Vail Resorts has announced the opening dates for summer operations at all five of its Colorado resorts.

In Summit County, Breckenridge Ski Resort will be the first Vail Resorts-owned property to open for the summer. Employees will open the area on June 17.

Breckenridge Ski Resort will be open daily with actives such as scenic rides, a climbing wall, the Gold Run Coaster, Alpine slides, Jeep tours, mini golf, gem panning and bungee trampolines.

Breckenridge Ski Resort will close for the summer season on Sept. 5 to prepare for the 2022-23 winter ski season.

Keystone Resort will open for the summer season on June 22 and will operate on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule except Monday, July 4.

Summer activities at Keystone include the bike park, scenic rides, mountain top snow tubing, a mine shaft maze, gem panning and bungee trampolines.

Keystone will also have two other operations opening in May. The River Golf Course will open on May 13, and the Ranch Golf Course will open on May 20.

Keystone Resort will conclude all summer operations on Sept. 5, too.

Vail Mountain’s season will run from June 17 thorugh Oct. 2. There will be a kick-off celebration event from June 7-12, and Gondola One will operate during the GoPro Mountain games on during the last two days of the event, June 11-12.

For more information on all of Vail Resorts summer operation plans visit:  Vail Resorts

Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of April 10

 

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Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website:

Shelter website

Breckenridge Ski Resort co-founder Trygve Berge turns 90

 

Trygve Berge’s storied legacy spans the 60 years of Breckenridge Ski Resort  and then some. He is an Olympian who has met Sophia Loren, survived a plane crash and created Ullr Fest.

 The pioneer turns 90 this month, and the Breckenridge Tourism Office is throwing him a reception at the Riverwalk Center to celebrate Monday, April 11. There will be photos and videos highlighting his life, cake and more. Berge has earned the recognition and celebration.

His passion of skiing led Berge on a path to become a Norwegian downhill champion racer in 1954 and compete at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy.

Berge came to the United States after the Olympics and lived in Aspen Highlands with skiing icon Stein Eriksen in 1958. There, he met Bill Rounds, who offered Berge a job at his family’s lumberyard in Breckenridge. Shortly thereafter, Berge ended up co-founding the resort with Rounds and fellow Norwegian Olympian Sigurd Rockne.

I met Trygve almost 40 years ago and he has been a friend ever since.

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Gov. Jared Polis says enough is enough on tourism marketing

 

Hotel guests in Colorado will no longer see 100% of the funds they pay into county lodging taxes used for marketing efforts telling them to return, thanks to a bill signed into law Thursday, March 31, in Edwards.

Those marketing efforts aren’t as necessary if the tourism industry is facing larger problems serving the guests who are already here, Gov. Jared Polis said in a speech explaining why he feels the new bill is important.

“If the tourism community, and the industry, needs housing because they need workers to be able to power the tourism industry, that should be an allowable use of funds, too,” Polis said.

Polis credited Rep. Dylan Roberts, a Democrat who lives in Avon, for his work on the bill, saying Eagle County, is an example of a place where lodging tax funds would be better spent on housing than marketing.

“That’s exactly the situation we have in Eagle County,” Polis said. “Our recreation economy, our tourism economy, depends on housing.”

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Keystone Resort to host Springtastic, a closing weekend celebration, April 16-17

 

Before Keystone Resort officially closes for the 2021-22 ski season it will throw its Springtastic party, a closing weekend celebration, between April 16-17.

On Saturday, April 16, the resort will host the Springtastic Rail Jam, which will allow participants to show off their tricks from a hike-to terrain park located at the Mountain House base area.

Event registration is $15 and participants must wear a helmet as well as be at least 14-years-old.

Keystone will also offer a Springtastic Music Series throughout the final weekend. The music lineup includes DJ Littlefoot and So What Brothers on Saturday, April 16, and DJDC and Rock of 80’s on Sunday, April 17. All of the live music will be played at the Mountain House base area and is free to the public.

Rounding out the weekend on Sunday, April 17, is the Keystone Slush Cup, a pond skimming competition, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Full story and schedule here

Individuals over the age of 50 can get a 2nd booster shot at Summit County clinics

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is allowing individuals ages 50 and older to get a fourth shot and those who are immunocompromised to get a fifth shot. Community members can get a vaccine at one of Summit County’s clinics over the next few months, with the first opportunity Friday, April 1.

The CDC has also approved a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago.

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