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A-Basin says it won’t join any ski pass on an unlimited basis next year
The resort announced in February it would bail on the Epic Pass. Now, it says no pass but its own will give users more than seven days of access.
Pure Barre founder opening studio in Wash Park under new brand
Carrie Dorr, who sold the chain in 2012, has run Life Smart as a website for years. But now, she’s returning to the brick-and-mortar world.
Cooler brand Yeti to open store in Cherry Creek
The company has only one brick-and-mortar store, although others are planned in Chicago and Charleston, South Carolina.
Endorphin closes yoga and barre studio on South Broadway
The chain now has nine locations, including one next to the studio that just closed that offers cycling and HIIT classes.
Golden outdoor gear shop opens second location along Lincoln in Cap Hill
Vital Outdoors fills a space that had been empty since 2017.
Energy drink company shifting from Denver to Wheat Ridge
Go Fast has been around since 2001. “We survived all the big boys like Red Bull and Monster and Rockstar,” an exec says.
Cycling studio to leave Park Hill for ‘wellness marketplace’ in the Highlands
Rhythm Revolution will be one of two anchor fitness tenants in food-hall-inspired Nurture.
Vail apparel brand returns to Kickstarter to launch updated ski jacket line
The new line of jackets aims to improve on those the company first released in 2015.
CU Denver student’s app aims to pair active travelers with local guides
“In the next few years, I think we could have a strong network of locals, in the same way that Lyft and Uber have their huge networks of drivers,” Alex Fletcher said.