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| Arapahoe Basin |
Arapahoe Basin Expands Terrain:
For the 2017/18 season, Arapahoe Basin will be adding a total of 468 acres to its inbounds skiable terrain, bringing its total acreage to over 1,400 acres. The expansion is one of the only expansions taking place in North America.
Colorado Field Guide Launches:
The Colorado Tourism Office introduced a new initiative aimed at inspiring travelers to explore the state's hidden gems and carry their dollars to less-visited destinations in the state through personalized itineraries.
Colorado Welcomes Three New Creative Districts:
Colorado Creative Industries recently announced the certification of three new Creative Districts into the Colorado Creative Districts Program. The newly certified districts are Manitou Springs Creative District, Steamboat Springs Creative District and Westwood Creative District (Denver) joining the existing 18 Colorado Creative Districts.
Copper Mountain Opens The Rocky Mountain Coaster:
This fall, Copper Mountain will open the new alpine coaster, which will span 5,800 feet with a vertical drop of 430 feet on an average grade of 10.9 percent.
Cross Country Ski Association Offers Punch Pass:
Cross-country ski across 13 Colorado resorts with the Cross Country Ski Association (CCCA) Punch Pass. The pass includes 12 trail passes at six resorts and great lodging, rentals and tour discounts at the other seven resorts.
Mesa Verde Country Releases Free "Ancient Voices" Travel Podcast:
Mesa Verde Country has released a 30-minute travel podcast called "Ancient Voices" that guides visitors through the Southwest Colorado communities of Cortez, Dolores and Mancos.
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| Ouray Hot Springs |
Ouray Hot Springs Pool Unveils $10.6 Million Renovation:
Ouray Hot Springs has undergone a $10.6 million renovation and recently unveiled the finished product in time for the springs' 90th birthday. New additions joined the two soaking pools, which opened in May as the first leg of the renovation. Other add-ons and improvements include new shallow and hot sections, an overlook, activity pool and more.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort's New Ski Patrol Ski Along:
Get the ultimate insider's guide to Powderhorn with the new Ski Patrol Ski Along. Ski with a professional Ski Patroller and learn some of the tools of the trade for $75 per person.
Purgatory Resort to Open New Mountain Coaster:
Opening late 2017, Purgatory Resort in Durango will feature a new mountain coaster. The coaster will be 4,000 feet in length with a 300-foot-vertical, and will feature nine switchbacks and one loop.
Silver Queen Walking Tours Rolls Out Ghost Tour in Historic Georgetown:
This September through Halloween, Silver Queen Walking Tours (SQWT) will roll out a special edition ghost tour. SQWT will also offer a special edition John Denver's Georgetown tour from October 6-8, 2017.
With a target opening of December 2017, the Breathtaker Coaster will feature a 5,700 foot-long track with a total ride time of seven to nine minutes. The coaster will span 410 vertical feet with the speed controlled by the rider.
Steamboat Ski Resort Debuts Outlaw Mountain Coaster:
Expected to open in August and operate year-round, Steamboat's Outlaw Mountain Coaster will descend more than 400 vertical feet with a riding length of more than 6,000 linear feet, making it the longest mountain coaster in North America.
Wagner Custom Skis Opens Factory in Mountain Village:
Wagner Custom Skis recently opened a new ski-manufacturing factory in Mountain Village at the base of Telluride Ski Resort. Wagner has the only ski factory headquartered at the base of a major resort, and is open to the public.
New Intro to Alpine Touring Program at YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch:
This new ski program focuses on how to use modern Alpine Touring equipment, and touches upon the basic principles of how to use an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe.
Zen Compound Expands into Denver Market:
This fall, San Francisco artist-deejay-entrepreneur Paul Hemming will open his second Zen Compound, a facility that divides four distinct concepts into a single space including a co-working space, coffee bar, gallery and nightclub.
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