Why is I-70 so busy? There is one main highway to get travelers from Denver to the beautiful Rocky Mountain towns, and there are many travelers trying to get there. It’s a two-lane highway at high elevation with unpredictable and harsh weather conditions. I-70 passes through the continental divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel. At this...Read More

Dreaming of that picturesque mountain wedding for your big day?  Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains make the perfect backdrop for when you and your loved one say “I do”.  Your ideal day could consist of a venue with bay windows overlooking the Continental Divide or simply the top of a ski lift at the resort where...Read More

Frost has begun to make its dawn appearance on these chilly August mornings and in the blink of an eye the mountain peaks will be sprinkled with snowfall.  Winter is just around the corner in the Colorado Rockies and as the anticipation grows, so do our plans for the upcoming season.  Summit County and the...Read More

Once Summit County fills to the brim this Labor Day weekend, you’ll be wishing you could escape the crowds and head out of town to camp a bit.  There are plenty of campgrounds in the area, some allowing you to stay close to town while others will get you high up in the mountains and...Read More

It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about this, but we’re getting down to the last few weeks of summertime for many.  There’s still plenty of sunny mornings and warm adventures left in the high country of Colorado!  Don’t miss out on these next few weeks and make the most of the rest of the...Read More

When you come and visit above mile high, you might feel a little bit off at first. Altitude sickness is a real thing up here in the mountains. When doing all the great activities that the beautiful state of Colorado has to offer, be aware of potential altitude sickness symptoms, especially if you are exerting yourself....Read More

Both Summit and Eagle County are home to some incredible hiking trails in the summer and spring months. While they are beautiful hikes in the warmer months with lush green aspens and pines, these trails truly come to life in the fall. With the autumn air slowly creeping in and temperatures dropping, the leaves will...Read More

With all of the ski resorts to choose from in Colorado, you may be wondering which ski towns are closest to Denver. From nearly 50 resorts to choose from, it may take you some time to figure this out. We’ll make it easy for you and narrow this list down to just a few in...Read More

Maybe you and your family or group is looking to go skiing and snowboarding and maybe you are not too concerned with anything other than which Colorado ski resort is easiest to get to? Well, there are a couple of answers to this question and soon you’ll be informed of which ski resorts offer the...Read More

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Rocky Mountains is a truly memorable experience. This joyous time of year is only made more special when you spend it in the breathtaking surroundings of Summit County, Colorado, home of ski resorts like Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland. It just doesn’t get any more beautiful than snow-capped mountains in...Read More