Author: Katherine Hild

September in Leadville and Twin Lakes offers one of nature’s most spectacular palettes. As summer showers give way to morning frosts, the mountains transform into a vibrant display that draws many locals and visitors deep into the forest. This brief (and relatively early) window of peak...

Celebrate Leadville’s Irish Heritage at the St. Patrick’s Day Practice Parade The St. Patrick’s Day Practice Parade has long been a beloved Leadville tradition. As autumn colors begin to blanket the town, green will be the hue of choice during Leadville’s Irish Weekend. Proud of its...

Something truly extraordinary happens in Leadville every August. Runners arrive in droves to take their shot at the Leadville Trail 100, with months or years of physical training and logistical preparation. Their goals vary. Many chase cutoffs; a few chase podiums or records. Most quietly chase...