Even as Colorado makes strides to reduce COVID-19 infections, the virus has claimed another casualty: the iconic Bolder Boulder 10 in May. “The bottom line after talking daily with public health officials, the city of Boulder, and the University of Colorado is that safety restrictions and our timeline prevent us from holding the traditional Bolder… Read more »
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Evo buys on Lincoln Street to gear up rental business
The move will allow the existing 9,500-square-foot store at the edge of Cap Hill and the Golden Triangle to free up more space for shoppers. And the retailer is looking at leasing more in the neighborhood.
Lift-accessed mountain bike park proposed for state land in Conifer
Two recent transplants from New Hampshire want to open Full Send Bike Ranch in 2023, but it must be approved by Jefferson County before a lease deal can be signed with the state.
Western Colorado’s Powderhorn ski area has huge plans to build 50 tiny homes
A former Vail Resorts executive and the Gart family, who own the 1,600-acre mountain resort outside Grand Junction, see affordable lodging as an attraction.
Outdoor gear carrier maker files for Chapter 11, again, after legal battles
“We were balancing a very fine precipice — trying to grow a business that’s product-based in the outdoor space while paying attorneys to pursue recovery of some of our key assets,” said the company’s founder.
Gym bulks up with McGregor Square location
Rock Fitness powered by Inward Fitness will join Tattered Cover, Starbucks and Bank of Colorado in the mixed-use project going up next to Coors Field.
32-acre dude ranch near Aspen sells for $3M; new owners plan yoga retreats
“I was running a yoga retreat company, and we were selling out retreats. And there wasn’t a place submersed in nature where we could gather all together,” said one of the co-founders.
Pandemic stifles snowcat skiing at Loveland; other operators on track
The tracked vehicles are designed to traverse through snow, but make social distancing for guests inside inherently difficult.
Colorado’s backcountry huts are open this winter, but things are a bit different
Due to the pandemic, the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association is requiring a single party to book its properties.
Rise Nation falls victim to pandemic and trims two of its three Denver gyms
“No one builds a plan around 20 to 50 percent occupancy,” said franchise owner Avrum Elmakis, who will shutter two locations but keep his Cherry Creek gym open.