New high-end hotel concept in Breckenridge draws its inspiration from the town’s past
A hotel in Breckenridge received a facelift and a new name, now boasting upwards of 100,000 square feet including 205 rooms, restaurants and event spaces. Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge completed its renovation after around two years...
Home prices in Colorado’s mountain resort towns keep climbing. So when was the last time the market was truly ‘affordable?’
Median sale prices for single and multifamily homes remain at or near historic levels in Colorado — and 2024 is likely to be no exception. Despite some relief from what is expected to be an...
Breckenridge plans to build its ‘last’ neighborhood, complete other projects in 2025 as it faces a $23 million cash deficit
As Breckenridge heads into 2025, it is gearing up for a year with an anticipated $157.4 million in expenditures, a $23 million deficit in cash flow and minimal revenue growth. In 2025, the town anticipates...
Backcountry Film Festival set for Dec. 9 in Breckenridge
The 20th annual Backcountry Film Festival is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Eclipse Theater in Breckenridge. The event promises a night of independent filmmaking, backcountry storytelling and community...
iPhone’s emergency satellite messaging is making it easier than ever to call for help from the Colorado backcountry
When a hunter crashed his e-bike, injuring his ankle in a remote part of the White River National Forest in September 2023, he could barely move — and he didn’t have cell service to call...
Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn to return to ski racing at Copper Mountain this weekend
Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn is set to triumphantly return to ski racing this weekend, competing at the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain Resort from Saturday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 8. Vonn last...
Snow expected to break Summit County’s dry spell starting Dec. 9
Summit County has been in a dry period following significant storms around Thanksgiving, but that is expected to end Monday, Dec. 9, into Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to a post by Joel Gratz, founding meteorologist...
Lindsey Vonn takes 24th and 27th in first race since announcing her return
After nearly six years in retirement, Lindsey Vonn, 40, returned to the start gate for Copper Mountain Resort’s FIS Fall Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7. Vonn competed in the downhill race at Copper on Saturday,...
Colorado counties consider new sources of revenue — including taxing recreation businesses — to make up for funding gaps
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the misspelling of Kelly Flenniken’s last name. Colorado counties could ask voters to allow them to tax industries in unincorporated areas, including ski resorts, lodging properties,...
Biff America: Hernias and heaven
We named the ski run after a condition of my groin. Several years ago, just before Christmas, I noticed a lump in my gut. Since my health insurance only covered care by a left-handed doctor named...
Summit County’s nonprofits continue to combat funding struggles. Here’s what they need on Colorado Gives Day
One of Colorado’s largest statewide fundraising efforts is quickly approaching and Summit County’s nonprofits are campaigning to meet their fundraising goals. The 14th annual Colorado Gives Day, started by the Colorado Gives Foundation, whose mission...
Mountain Wheels: Honda’s Ridgeline TrailSport edition transforms the truck
Like other carmakers, Honda has crafted some more capable versions of several of its vehicles, though the upcoming, fully revised 2026 Passport and its off-road TrailSport edition sound like they will be the real deal....