Tag: ice castles
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Ice Castles by the numbers: A look at ‘fairy-tale’ attraction coming to Colorado
“Bringing fairy tales to life.” That’s the slogan of Ice Castles, the company behind colorful, icy, LED-lit wonderlands at select locations around the country. The fairy tale is set to expand in Colorado this winter. In addition to returning to Cripple Creek for a second season, the company will add a location in Eagle off…
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Ice Castles ‘coming to life’ now in Cripple Creek
An icy wonderland is rising again in Cripple Creek. Recent nights of frigid temperatures have benefited Ice Castles, the complex of frozen walls, arches, tunnels and slides returning for a second winter in Teller County. “This beloved winter attraction is coming to life, one glistening icicle at a time,” read a news release last week.…
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Ice Castles ‘coming to life’ now in Cripple Creek
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An icy wonderland is rising in the hills west of Colorado Springs. Recent nights of frigid temperatures have benefited Ice Castles, the complex of frozen walls, arches, tunnels and slides returning for a second winter in Cripple Creek. “This beloved winter attraction is coming to…
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Ice Castles ‘coming to life’ now in Cripple Creek
An icy wonderland is rising in the hills west of Colorado Springs. Recent nights of frigid temperatures have benefited Ice Castles, the complex of frozen walls, arches, tunnels and slides returning for a second winter in Cripple Creek. “This beloved winter attraction is coming to life, one glistening icicle at a time,” read a news…
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The days are shorter, but Colorado’s winter fun is endless
Skiing is the popular image of winter in Colorado. And for good reason: These Rocky Mountains serve as a historic, premier destination for the sport. In terms of skiing acreage and elevation, no other state compares. Skiing’s impact on Colorado in economic terms? A whopping $4.8 billion annually, according to a study from 2015, the…
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Ice Castles to add new Colorado location, returning to I-70 corridor
Coloradans will have two options to experience the wintry attraction, Ice Castles, with a new location in Eagle to join the second year in Cripple Creek. “We are thrilled to add a second location in Colorado this winter where we can create a sense of magic and wonder for our guests,” said Ice Castles CEO…
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Ice Castles, Cripple Creek appear ready for return of winter party
Cripple Creek is eyeing the return of a big attraction this winter. “We are in the process of finalizing the agreement” with Ice Castles, Cripple Creek Mayor Annie Durham said. Preliminary steps were being taken, she said — job postings and earth work to prepare the colorful, fantastical complex of ice thrones, towers, tunnels and…
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Ice Castles, Colorado town appear ready for return of winter party
A little town west of Colorado Springs is eyeing the return of a big attraction this winter. “We are in the process of finalizing the agreement” with Ice Castles, Cripple Creek Mayor Annie Durham said. Preliminary steps were being taken, she said — job postings and earth work to prepare the colorful, fantastical complex of ice…
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High praise for Ice Castles’ first year in Cripple Creek, but return still to be decided
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This week, the ice was melting at a first-of-its-kind attraction in the hills west of Colorado Springs, and optimism seemed high as the sun. Ice Castles’ debut winter in Cripple Creek was “overwhelmingly successful,” said the city’s mayor, Annie Durham. The sentiment was shared by…
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High praise for Ice Castles’ first year in Cripple Creek, but return still to be decided
This week, the ice was melting at a first-of-its-kind attraction in the hills west of Colorado Springs, and optimism seemed high as the sun. Ice Castles’ debut winter in Cripple Creek was “overwhelmingly successful,” said the city’s mayor, Annie Durham. The sentiment was shared by the Utah-based company that was enjoying a retreat in Miami,…