Author: george

view of the town from treeline roof top.

Have A Working Vacation You’ll Enjoy – In Leadville

Written by george on August 29, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

Ready for a vacation, but need to keep in touch with the office? Two new amenities in Leadville, Colorado, make a working vacation a little easier. Enjoy a scenic new co-working space and access reliable Internet. When you’re off the clock, unplug with a full array of outdoor...

Mosquito Pass 4wd Road

Written by george on August 23, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

BRAVE THE HIGHWAY OF FROZEN DEATH Leadville, Colorado, is known for extremes, and the four-wheel-drive (4WD) road over Mosquito Pass is no exception. With a high point of 13,185’, it’s the fourth-highest road in Colorado—with mountain weather to boot. Known as “The Highway of Frozen Death,”...

3 Reasons to Love Spring in The Rockies

Written by george on May 2, 2018. Posted in Blog.

In North America’s highest city, we’re embracing the in-between season, when winter hasn’t quite left and summer hasn’t quite arrived. Come see for yourself why this playful season is a great time to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. 1. YOU CAN ENJOY WINTER OR SUMMER SPORTS—ON...

Happy 75th Birthday, Ski Cooper!

Written by george on December 22, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Website > The 2017-2018 season marked the 75th birthday of Ski Cooper and the winter of 1942-1943, when Cooper Hill first was used for ski training. SKI COOPER’S YOUNGER DAYS So what happened in Cooper’s first year? The area played an important role in World War II—it served as a training...

trail with pine trees covered in the snow.

Chop, Chop: Cut Your Own $10 Christmas Tree

Written by george on December 7, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Website > For some Leadville locals, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a journey into the forest to choose and cut their own Christmas tree. You, too, can share in this time-honored tradition. For the low, low cost of $10, you can buy a permit to enter National Forest land in...

Thanksgiving Weekend: Yurts, Trails, and a Shop Small Extravaganza

Written by george on November 7, 2017. Posted in Blog.

For a unique Thanksgiving, head to the hills! Local favorite Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and its luxury sleep yurts open for the season on Thanksgiving day. For a unique holiday experience, Nordic ski, or snowshoe a mile through the pines to a candlelit yurt for a gourmet dinner of...

12 Great Reasons to Visit Leadville This Summer

Written by george on July 28, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Summer is underway in North America’s highest-elevation town. Explore these top 12 reasons to visit Leadville, and plan your trip today. Cultural Events at the Tabor Opera House: Concerts, plays, comedy, ballet, and more in the Tabor Opera House’s first season under Leadville ownership, plus...