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Friends of Berthoud Pass Promotes Safety, Access + Environmental Stewardship for Backcountry Enthusiasts 


It's no secret that Berthoud Pass is a backcountry enthusiast playground. Skiers as far back as the 1920s discovered the the cold, light, and deep snow "the pass" is known for. Sitting in a sweet spot that attracts deep snowpack, benefiting from both northwest flow and upslope storms, Berthoud quickly became a skiing mecca after word got out. It wasn't long before a group of volunteers installed the first rope tow system in 1937, making Berthoud Pass Colorado's first formalized ski area. The no-frills operation sitting at 11,307 feet eventually closed its doors in the early 2000s, but it laid the groundwork for skiing the 1,200 acres of terrain in…

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Grand County Blues Society Invests in the Community with Blues and American Roots Music Shows, Education, and Music Therapy  


If you've ever been in town during an annual Blues from the Top music festival, you've heard the soulful sounds of the blues floating through downtown Winter Park. Powerful vocals, walking bass lines, and harmonica riffs echo down Main Street, giving us all a welcomed little taste of the blues. This year marks the 21st annual Blue from the Top festival. Typically held the last full weekend in June at the the Rendezvous Event Center, the three-day concert hosts world-class blues artists like Grace Potter and the The Devon Allman Project, We can thank Grand County Blues Society for bringing the talent and soul to our little…

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