Tag: mountain biking
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Colorado native, Olympian Alison Dunlap imparts passion for mountain biking as coach for son, Pikes Peak region prep teams
When Alison Dunlap was cut from the Colorado College soccer team, she panicked about what to do next. In search of her next great passion, Dunlap, then a freshman, saw a poster for the school’s cycling club, and thinking “I like to ride a bike,” attended a club meeting and was hooked for the next…
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Six facts about the Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola being built in Idaho Springs
Construction on Colorado’s newest mountain-town tourist attraction hits milestones The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola, just north of Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, is one step closer to completion with the lower terminal nearly fully built and visible from Interstate 70. At the top of the gondola at Miners Point, the multi-level Argo Outpost also…
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New trail to popular lake in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Where mountain bikers once joined vehicles on a busy road to reach a beloved lake in Colorado, now they have a trail of their own. Builders with Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMA) recently finished…
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Trails grow around lakeside destination in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Trails continue to grow around an increasingly popular destination in Colorado. Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area makes up the forested, rolling landform bordering the Summit County town and Dillon Reservoir. Rangers know local regulars by name, “and have found this summer more users coming up from…
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Happy Trails: Palmer Park loop boasts 2 stunning overlooks and much more
In Colorado Springs, we love the many parks and open spaces set against the western foothills. But does a nature escape to the east best represent the city’s uniqueness? So we wondered at last visit to Palmer Park. We charted a loop incorporating two overlooks, Grandview and Sentinel Point, and along the way admired rock…
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Happy Trails: Palmer Park loop boasts 2 stunning overlooks and much more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In Colorado Springs, we love the many parks and open spaces set against the western foothills. But does a nature escape to the east best represent the city’s uniqueness? So we wondered at last visit to Palmer Park. We charted a loop incorporating two overlooks,…
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From Blodgett Peak to Cheyenne Mountain: Dream trail taking shape in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At the edge of Colorado Springs’ north-side mountains, David Deitemeyer steps across a creek where a bridge is to be built. The bridge will cross from a parking lot here beneath Pikeview Quarry, the historic…
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Trails expanding at Colorado’s newest state park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The possibilities for adventure are growing around one of southern Colorado’s most iconic mountains. Construction recently started on about 10 miles of new trail at Fishers Peak State Park — adding to the network that has steadily expanded at Colorado’s newest state park. Spanning more than…
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Funding approved for controversial Mad Rabbit trails in Colorado
Funding has been approved for a major, controversial project expanding trails in northwest Colorado. Off Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, the Mad Rabbit project has been called “the most contentious trails project in the state, maybe in history” by one city councilor. After more than a decade of debate that underscored the broader tug-and-pull…
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Draft plan seeks upgrades for popular Colorado state park
A draft management plan outlines enhancements and strategies to meet growing demand at a state park on Colorado’s Front Range. Staunton State Park visitation has grown by more than 130,000 over the past five years, according to the draft plan that was recently posted for public review. Officials have reported average visitation around 240,000 in…