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Copper Mountain’s Half Marathon has become famous amongst runners for the high-altitude challenge. The starting line is at 9,400 feet, with the course topping out at Vail Pass’ 10,600 feet! That’s a lot of vertical for anyone, but it didn’t stop Denver’s Nicholas Mockeridge, who broke the course record by over seven minutes! [...]

One Friday each summer month, you’ll want to attend the first annual TGIF Concert Series at Dillon, Colorado’s Amphitheatre by the Lake. The 2009 dates are Fridays June 19th, July 17th, and August 14th. The music starts at 6 pm, providing some of Summit County’s most wholesome, refined family entertainment! This no-alcohol [...]

Entering its third decade this year is the cherished annual Taste of Keystone, an awesome opportunity to savor the finest cuisine in the area and help out a good cause at the same time. The Summit County Mountain Mentors are the beneficiary of this wonderful one-day event. Participating restaurants include Ski Tip Lodge, [...]

The third week of August 2009 is another Keystone River Run celebration that you won’t want to miss! August 22nd and 23, guests will enjoythe 5th Annual Blues Festival and Art Show. When this much sweet artistry comes together, you just know you’re going to have a fantastic time! The Blues ring [...]

While it’s true that Summit County’s slopes shine brightly each winter, summers are awesome up in the Rockies as well! One of the great things about Rocky Mountain summers is that the celebrations last all summer long! This year, for example, there’s a free summer concert series, Sunset At The Summit, in Dillon, [...]

There are many more ways to recycle something than to stuff it in the Recycle bin. One of the most important and obvious ones is to simply re-use the item yourself! No need to use fuel to pick it up and haul it away to a recycling center counties or states away. [...]