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New mountain biking and hiking trails, a new lodge, ski run improvements and more are coming to Copper Mountain Resort.

It's the single largest investment in the resort in a decade, according to the announcement. Check the story for full details.

Copper Mountain Resort announces single largest investment in a decade with new lodge, biking trails, ski run improvements and more on the way Even though the 2022-23 ski and ride season is coming to a close at Copper Mountain Resort on Sunday, May 7, guests have plenty to look forward to next winter at the resort. On Thursday,...

This year’s musical headliners are Spoon, Quinn XCII, and Fitz and the Tantrums. Spoon will take the stage on Sept. 8. Fitz and the Tantrums will follow on Sept. 9. Quinn XCII will close out the weekend on Sept. 10.

Copper Mountain Resort announces music lineup for 3rd annual Union Peak Festival Even though Copper Mountain Resort still has over a week of skiing and riding left in the 2022-23 season, the resort is already looking ahead to the summer season. On Monday, April 23, Copper announced...

The Summit Daily News is asking readers to submit images of their favorite Summit County trails for a chance to be featured online, in print, on our social channels or in our Trail Guide.

Submissions were accepted starting mid-April and will continue to be accepted through May 5.

Readers share images of Angler Mountain Trail, Lily Pad Lake and Buffalo Mountain for Summit Daily’s Scenic Summit Trails photo gallery Editor’s note: This story headline has been updated with the correct spelling of the Angler Mountain Trail. The Summit Daily News is asking readers to submit images of their favorite Summit County trails for a...

The town of Frisco has announced a full slate of summer running events which will range from untimed fun runs to competitive multisport endeavors along with breathtakingly beautiful road and trail races.

Town of Frisco announces slate of summer running events The town of Frisco has announced a full slate of summer running events which will range from untimed fun runs to competitive multisport endeavors along with breathtakingly beautiful road and trail races. The Trail Running...

Between March 23 and 25, Luke Kneller, a 17-year-old Summit High School junior, rehearsed — and ultimately performed — for a crowd of hundreds gathered in Greeley for the 71st annual Colorado All-State Band Festival hosted by the University of Northern Colorado.

‘It’s really rewarding’: Summit High School junior reflects on recent performance at Colorado All-State Band Festival For Luke Kneller, a 17-year-old Summit High School junior who plays the clarinet, a recent weekend marked a musical achievement years in the making.  Between March 23 and 25, Kneller rehearsed — and ultimately performed —...

Skiers and riders flocked to the resort not only to hit the slopes for the last few times before the end of the season but also to participate in Copper’s “Slush Rush” pond skimming competition.

PHOTOS: Copper celebrates 50th season with Sunsation spring festival and pond skim competition On Saturday, April 22, Copper Mountain Resort kicked off its Sunsation spring festival with a pond skim competition, live music and all-day festivities. Skiers and riders flocked to the resort not only to hit the...

Keystone Resort will open up for the summer season on June 23 and will close on Sept. 4 with operations, including the River Run Gondola and Keystone Bike Park.

Breckenridge will stay open for the winter season as long as the snow lasts, before opening for the summer season on June 30.

Mountain biking, golfing and scenic gondola rides near as Vail Resorts announces summer operating dates for Keystone and Breckenridge properties With Keystone Resort closing for the 2022-23 winter season this past weekend, Vail Resorts has announced its summer operating dates for its properties in Summit County and the other Vail Resorts operated ski areas in...

“I think this was in line with what we were expecting,” said Julia Koster, executive director for Summit Alliance of Vacation Rental Managers. “Demand is decreasing across the board.”

Spring break tourism slowed in Summit County this year compared to last, but industry experts aren’t worried From lower occupancy, to less money spent on lodging, all signs point towards a decrease in spring break tourism activity in Summit County this year compared to last.  But industry experts said they aren’t too...

The arts are set to be well represented all around town during this year’s Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, which will take place across 10 days from Aug. 11-20. This year’s festival will feature local, national and international artists working in music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment, according to a news release from Breck Create.

Breckenridge International Festival of Arts will feature modern Australian circus, invented instruments, artists, music and more The arts are set to be well represented all around town during this year’s Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, which will take place across 10 days from Aug. 11-20. This year’s festival will feature local,...

Did you know today is Earth Day? Here's how you can celebrate. ⬇️

Ask Eartha: How should I celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22? Dear Eartha, I love Earth Day. But it irks me when I see large fashion companies using this day of stewardship to sell cheap “Love Our Planet” t-shirts that require considerable amounts of energy and...

Attendees are invited to celebrate running as a universal practice and get inspired by the adventures shared, while experiencing stories from around the world. All the films are contributed by filmmakers who are passionate about adventure, inclusivity, wild spaces, art and diversity on the trails.

Town of Frisco hosting Trail Running Film Festival on April 27 The Town of Frisco recently announced that it will be hosting the Trail Running Film Festival on Thursday, April 27, at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge. Attendees are invited to celebrate running as a...

The event, titled “Climate Justice and Nature in Colorado,” will be accessible by Zoom throughout the college’s nine-county district and will be followed by in-person events at campuses in Breckenridge, Vail Valley at Edwards, Steamboat Springs and Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs.

The conference is free and anyone from the public can register.

Colorado Mountain College to host sustainability conference April 21 in lead-up to Earth Day Colorado Mountain College’s sustainability studies program will host its seventh Sustainability and Ecosystem Science Conference from 9 a.m. to noon on April 21 — the day before Earth Day.   The event, titled “Climate Justice and...