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Opening day at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. (Photo by Liz Copan / Studio Copan)
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More than halfway through ski season, and in anticipation of a busy spring break period, ski industry leaders are sticking with the “know before you go” message.
While tweaks have been made to manage crowds and adjust to the state’s new COVID-19 dial, ski areas continue to be focused on communication around wearing masks, keeping 6 feet of distance and planning ahead.
“Skiing and snowboarding itself have not changed,” Colorado Ski Country USA Public Affairs Director Chris Linsmayer said during a Zoom meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16. “It’s the whole getting to the ski area, indoor dining those pieces that are different. The major piece of what we are reminding folks and continuing to remind folks on is masks, and that means not just covering your mouth, but covering you
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A study conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation is providing new insights into the feasibility of allowing hazardous materials to be transported through the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels.
In April 2019, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law requiring CDOT to conduct a study to assess under what circumstances hazmat vehicles should be allowed inside the tunnels, weigh the potential benefits and risks of moving the vehicles off Loveland Pass and mitigate any risks identified.
“I think everybody brings their own viewpoints to the table, and the goal of this study was to try and look at the risks objectively and take some of the emotion out of it on both sides,” CDOT Chief Engineer Steve Harelson said. “Each of the interest groups have very convincing arguments as to the wisdom of their viewpoints. In the trucking industry, running trucks over Loveland Pass in the teeth of a winter storm is scary, and it’s risky
Photo by Denise Thatcher
Arguably one of the best things about Summit County is its natural beauty. From Hoosier Pass in the south to Ute Pass in the north, between the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels to the east and Vail Pass to the west and in most parts in between, you’re more likely to find a spectacular vista than an ordinary one.
With all of the mountain scenery to be had, the more daunting challenge for visitors often can be taking a photo that adequately encapsulates the feeling of what it was like to witness the view firsthand.
Some people might prefer to take home a professional image from a local gallery, but for those who are inclined to share their own vacation snaps, some local photographers have a few hints to share.