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men getting kissed after getting done with a race.

Cheer, Chill and Explore: Race Day Game Plan for Supporters

Written by Katherine Hild on June 27, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog.

Race Day Game Plan for Supporters Behind every great racer is a great support team. Race day has arrived, and as a supporter, you have also worked hard and made sacrifices to get to the starting line. Now the race has begun and you’ve got some time to relax, replenish and take advantage of your...

female hiker at the top of a mountain. with view of many mountain tops.

So You Want to Hike a 14er? How to Prepare at 10,000 feet

Written by Mary Howard Glover on June 27, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Leadville sits at a breathtaking 10,152 feet above sea level, making them the perfect basecamp for your first (or fifth!) 14er hike. Surrounded by towering peaks—including Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, Colorado’s two highest summits—this high-alpine area offers access to stunning trails and...

women and daughter paddle-bordering on a lake with mountains in background.

Beat the Heat at 10,000 feet: Summer Fun That Keeps You Cool

Written by Mary Howard Glover on June 27, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog, Summer.

Photo Credit: @d.anabol When the rest of Colorado is sweating through triple-digit days, Leadville and Twin Lakes stay refreshingly cool, all summer long. With a record high of just 86 degrees, our high-elevation paradise is your natural air conditioner. And the best part? You don’t have to...

White Lake County Transit small passenger bus in the foreground with blue lakes and green, grey and white mountain peaks in the background containing small amounts of snow.

Leadville & Twin Lakes New Free Weekend Shuttle, Sit Back & Relax!

Written by Katherine Hild on June 10, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Leadville and Twin Lakes are surrounded by the great outdoors and offer plenty of opportunities for individuals to step off the beaten bath and connect with nature on foot, bike, ATV, watercraft and more! But sometimes you need a little help getting from point A to point B and the bus systems...

6 History Tours To Take In Leadville, Colorado

Written by george on June 10, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog.

Leadville, Colorado, was one of the West’s wildest silver boomtowns in the late 1800s, and many reminders of its history can still be seen today. Check out these fascinating history tours in Leadville and nearby Twin Lakes, Colorado. 1) DOWNTOWN MUSEUMS Plan a full day to explore Leadville’s...

women walking on a tail in the woods with the mountain in the background.

High Country, High Standards: Enjoy Leadville Responsibly This Summer

Written by Mary Howard Glover on May 21, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Summer in Leadville and Twin Lakes is a spellbinding time of year. As the snow continues to melt, wildflower-filled meadows come to life, wildlife becomes more active, and frozen streams swell into rushing creeks fed by spring runoff. It’s an extraordinary time of year to explore the high...

person with a bike standing by leadville 10152 ft sign

Pedal Power: The Best Road Biking Routes & Races in Leadville

Written by Mary Howard Glover on May 21, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Leadville and Twin Lakes offer some of the most scenic and rewarding road biking in the state. We’ve rounded up the best routes and races in the area, sorted by difficulty so you can pick your perfect pedal-powered challenge. From mellow lake loops to hairpin switchbacks that’ll test your...

Elevate Your Summer: Raft, Reel, Repeat in the Arkansas River Valley

Written by Mary Howard Glover on May 21, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Welcome to your perfect summer escape — where mountain peaks meet rushing rivers and anglers and paddlers alike find their paradise. Whether you’re in search of thrills on whitewater rapids or quiet moments with a fly rod in hand, the Upper Arkansas River delivers. With the whitewater...

Highways to Heaven: Experience the Roads Before the Crowds

Written by Mary Howard Glover on April 30, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Looking for that magical moment when you feel like the mountains are all yours? There’s a sweet time of year on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway, before the busier season—when you can experience the beauty of these legendary roads in near solitude. Just pure alpine air and awe-inspiring...

people bike by a lake with mountains in the background.

Experience Colorado’s Two-Season Spring in Leadville Twin Lakes

Written by Mary Howard Glover on April 30, 2025. Posted in Blog.

In most places, spring means saying goodbye to winter. But in Leadville and Twin Lakes, it means you can get both seasons in one incredible day! Here, snowshoes and sun hats live in harmony, and you don’t have to choose between warm-weather fun and cozy winter charm, but you might have to pack in...

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