In announcing it is bailing from the Epic Pass, A-Basin blamed congestion. Loveland and Eldora face a similar squeeze.
Front Range ski areas take various approaches to crowded parking lots
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Citing crowds, A-Basin to break from Vail’s Epic Pass
A-Basin exec: The parking situation has steadily become more of a challenge … we felt like we were getting a lot of negative feedback.”
Survival kit company relocates from Texas to Longmont
Co-owner Dustin Hogard said part of the rationale for moving was to be in an outdoor-centric city.
Climbing wall manufacturer expanding with move from Boulder to Louisville
Eldorado Climbing Walls’s recent projects have included a five-story self-belay wall at the Limelight Hotel in Snowmass and two walls for Google’s Boulder campus.
Startup Gearo wants to make it easier to rent outdoor gear in Colorado
For many outdoor shops, renting gear in-store is an important revenue source as more customers opt to purchase items online.
Cardio dance studio planned for Cherry Creek
AKT franchisee: “The residents there are on the forefront of fitness.”
Denver-based campervan startup picks Vegas as third market
Native Campervans co-founder: “This will expand our fall and winter seasons.”
Surfing-inspired gym wipes out in Uptown
Customers at City Surf took 50-minute group classes on surfboards that move around to test members’ balance, strength and cardio.
Rowing fitness brand moving into the Denver market
Row House has four Denver-area franchisees, one of whom moved here from Missouri.
Pura Vida to pull plug in Cherry Creek
The 11-year-old health club told staff Wednesday it will close in April, and blamed a business model that is no longer financially viable.
