Grand County Life - July, 2022

2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath in Fantastic Fraser Location!

Great Price for a Great Location! 

Perfect location in Fraser! Close to shops, dining, and Safeway, this updated condo is ready for you to move in and enjoy! Make yourself at home in the open living area with large windows and mountain views. There is plenty of space to cook and dine in the kitchen area. The front bedroom is light and bright with plenty of storage. The second bedroom is outfitted with a twin over full bunk bed to maximize space for your family and friends. An entry hall makes a great ''drop spot'' for coats, boots, and shoes. Extra storage for bikes and gear and laundry are all located in the lower level of the building. This Winter Park Meadows Condo is neatly appointed with everything you need to make it your mountain home.

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Townhome with Fraser River + Mountain Views

Updated and Spacious with Views + Storage!

Perched on the ridge with stunning views, Railbender #3 is the ideal mountain home. Enter this townhome style condo at the main level to find a drop spot, one of three bedrooms, a detached bathroom, and spacious remodeled kitchen and dining area. Upstairs, the second and third bedrooms, both have ensuite bathrooms. The lower level has plenty of room to gather and get cozy by the fire, enjoy the stunning view, or curl up on the couch watching a movie. With a bath + shower and sauna, this space could also serve as a bonus sleeping area. Relax in the hot tub after enjoying all the mountains have to offer. Ample storage inside, and large, private garage with extra room for gear. Updated throughout, vaulted…

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Enjoy Summer at YMCA's Snow Mountain Ranch

Take Advantage of Snow Mountain Ranch this Summer!

While covered in snow for almost 10 months of the year, the name Snow Mountain Ranch might be a misnomer--summer season is prime at the ranch, offering opportunities for all ages to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors in our neck of the Rocky Mountains. Nestled between downtown Granby and Tabernash just off Highway 40, Grand County's branch of the YMCA of the Rockies is definitely worth exploring this summer!

Snow Mountain Ranch is what some refer to as "one of the best kept secrets" in the county.  With rustic charm and over 5,000 acres to explore, it's easy to get outside and take advantage of our short but sweet summer in Grand County at their expansive property. 

HIKING & BIKING

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Commissioners Question Airbnb Claims Around Short-Term Rentals

Colorado High-Country Commissioners Recognize the Connection Between Short-Term Rentals and the Workforce Housing Crisis

If you live in Grand County full time, have a second home, visit when possible, or are considering investing in a property, it's more than likely you've heard conversations around the shortage of housing for the local workforce. Grand County is not an outlier in mountain communities--workforce housing has become scarce throughout Colorado's high country. While the factors that contribute to the erosion of worker housing in the Rocky Mountains are numerous, many point to the exponential increase in short-term rentals (STRs) such as those listed on Airbnb as potential catalysts. 

While our communities are beyond grateful for the…

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Rodeo Season is Here!

Small-town Rodeos at Their Finest: The High Country Stampede and Flying Heels Arena Do it Right!

Pull on your boots and slide on your western hat: Grand County rodeos are ready for you every Saturday this summer! Designed to entertain all ages, these rodeos bring out the small-town charm and western roots of our little valley. Both the Flying Heels Arena in Granby and the High Country Stampede in Fraser run every Saturday night this summer, rain or shine. The Granby rodeo got its start in June and ends the last Saturday in July while the Fraser rodeo started mid-summer and runs until August 13th. 

HIGH COUNTRY STAMPEDE RODEO

Saturdays, July 2-August 16

Junior Rodeo – 3:00pm
Western BBQ – 4:00 – 9:00pm
Wild West Stampede Pre-Rodeo Event –…

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Check Out Our Favorite Mountain Biking Trails!

Put Some Mountains in Your Biking! 

Summer days equate to summer rides for us! We honestly aren't sure if life can get any better than a good ride on a summer day. It's no question that Grand County offers some of the best mountain biking around. With over 600 miles of cross-country trails in the Fraser Valley alone and world-class downhill trails at both Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, it's easy to find the perfect route for anything from your epic 30-mile adventure or a quick loop on your lunch break. 

While we both love exploring the extensive trail system, we each have our favorite "go-to" rides. Leah makes getting out on the Tipperary Creek trail a habit as she can easily ride to the trailhead from right out her back door. This…

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