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The digital destination guide for all things local in Summit County. We are building a bridge between guests, businesses and local experts.

We know that Summit County is all about having fun and enjoying nature's greatest gifts. Whether you enjoy skiing the highest peaks or hiking through endless forests of aspens, Summit County offers enjoyment for everyone! Launching Visit the site at www.everythingsummit.com where we feature the best local expertise. To stay informed each week with the local events and specials, sign up for our newsletter at summitthisweek.com/signup.

05/04/2023

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.

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,...

04/30/2023

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.

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...

04/29/2023

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.

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...

04/28/2023

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.

04/27/2023

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.

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 —...

04/26/2023

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.

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...

04/25/2023

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.

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...

04/24/2023

“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.”

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...

04/23/2023

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.

04/22/2023

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

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...

04/21/2023

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.

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...

04/20/2023

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’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...

04/19/2023

It may come as a surprise to its many avid patrons, but Chimayo Mexican Grill has not really done well in Best of Summit voting until this year when it captured the title of Best Burrito. It is also a finalist in the Best Mexican Restaurant category.

Two factors may have played into Chimayo’s favor this year: the new category for Best Burrito, and the restaurant’s second location, Baja Chimayo, at Bluebird Market in Silverthorne.

It may come as a surprise to its many avid patrons, but Chimayo Mexican Grill has not really done well in Best of Summit voting until this year when it captured the title of Best...

04/18/2023

The Summit Daily News is asking readers to submit photos to our Scenic Summit Trails photo gallery through May 5. In addition to submitting photos, readers must also include the trail’s name, what part of Summit County it is in along with the year and the season it was taken. Readers can submit an unlimited amount of photos through the deadline.

Undoubtedly the best part about Summit County is its natural beauty. What better way to explore that beauty than by recreating on one of the community’s many trails? The Summit Daily News is asking readers...

04/17/2023

With prom night taking place on Saturday, April 29, ReSaddled Thrift Store wants to make sure everyone who wants to attend prom can attend the event with a dress for the occasion. The thrift shop encourages anyone with a nice formal dress that they are done wearing to donate their dress to the thrift shop along with shoes, bags and jewelry to help round out the outfit.

The ReSaddled Thrift Store in Silverthorne is requesting donations of prom dresses that will be given away for free to any Summit County teen looking for a prom dress. With prom night taking place on...

04/16/2023

The newest season of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” features Dillon native and Western Colorado University student Kate Wasson.

Each episode of “The College Tour” tells the story of students’ real life at their specific school. The show has been running for three years and has toured over 60 colleges nationwide, including Western.

The newest season of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” features Dillon native and Western Colorado University student Kate Wasson. The television program came to Western last fall to tour the campus with host Alex Boylan....

04/15/2023

It has been a little over two years since photographer Clark Schiring set up shop on Main Street in Frisco, and the community has embraced and supported his vision by naming him Best Artist in Summit County and a finalist for Best Professional Photographer.

It has been a little over two years since photographer Clark Schiring set up shop on Main Street in Frisco, and the community has embraced and supported his vision by naming him Best Artist in...

04/14/2023

The Summit Foundation has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to 125 local students, 30% of whom are first-generation college students, according to a news release from the nonprofit.

The Summit Foundation has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to 125 local students, 30% of whom are first-generation college students, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The foundation awards scholarships as part of its...

04/13/2023

A Mexican restaurant with locations in Buena Vista, Leadville and Fairplay has expanded to Main Street in Frisco to serve up carnitas plates, tacos, margaritas and much more.

A Mexican restaurant with locations in Buena Vista, Leadville and Fairplay has expanded to Main Street in Frisco to serve up carnitas plates, tacos, margaritas and much more. After moving from Jalisco, Mexico, to Colorado...

04/12/2023

Today's the day: It's not too late to grab your tickets to see investigative science and health journalist Gary Taubes tonight at 5 p.m. at the Silverthorne Pavilion.

Tickets are on sale for the annual Longevity Project event with New York Times bestselling author Gary Taubes from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Silverthorne Pavilion. Taubes, who is an investigative science and health...

04/11/2023

On April 1, Keystone Resort hosted its Funky on the First Local’s Après-ciation Party. According to the event page, the day featured a 90s-themed party that included a performance by The Losers Club, which played a Blink182 tribute set, as well as a costume contest for the best retro outfit, a photo booth, raffles and a complimentary shot.

04/10/2023

During an April 4 Board of County Commissioners meeting, county officials said they became aware of a March 26 posting in a Facebook group run by property owners that outlines potential litigation against the county on behalf of property owners. Much of the discussion took place during an executive session, which was not open to the public.

Summit County officials say they are preparing for the possibility of legal action from property owners over recently passed regulations on short-term rentals. During an April 4 Board of County Commissioners meeting, county officials said...

04/09/2023

The pet-friendly property boasts a slew of amenities including a fitness room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a game room, private dining and meeting room, locker room, library, business center and a restaurant lounge and buffet lounge offering European-inspired breakfast and charcuterie boards.

Nearly two years after its acquisition by Denver-based hotel company 5 Senses Hospitality Management, a new 133-room hotel has opened in the town of Frisco. The new AC Hotel Colorado — part of the sprawling hotel...

04/08/2023

Tickets are on sale for the annual Longevity Project event with New York Times bestselling author Gary Taubes from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Silverthorne Pavilion.

04/07/2023

A part of the town’s ongoing First Friday events, the recreation center’s gymnasium will host a neon-decorated roller skating rink where community members can sign up for a 30-minute time slot to roller skate when they arrive.

The town of Silverthorne will host a 1980s-themed “Rollerama” event April 7 featuring roller-skating, skate rentals and use of the Silverthorne Recreation Center, all for free. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A...

04/06/2023

On April 8, Theatre SilCo will present “No Sense, No Sensibility,” which features 30 bite-sized plays that will be performed in an order determined by the audience. The 60-minute show will test the actors as they perform back-to-back plays ranging from humorous to heartfelt to utterly absurd.

Colorado’s master storyteller Bob Moore recently sold out shows at Theatre SilCo, and that’s just the beginning of entertainment in Silverthorne this spring and summer. On April 8, Theatre SilCo will present “No Sense, No...

04/01/2023

The food market and event space is completely unique to Summit County offering food, drinks and shopping all under one roof as a part of Silverthorne’s Fourth Street Crossing development.

Bluebird Market in Silverthorne has only been open since January 2022, but the complex has already garnered a large following — and for good reason. The food market and event space is completely unique to Summit...

03/31/2023

According to a news release, the showcase is a traveling exhibit that “explores the past and present of the Ute people in the American West,” including a Ute history timeline, seasonal Ute traditions and stories of settlers’ encroachment on Native land and way of life.

The nonprofit Breckenridge History recently unveiled its latest exhibit — “Seasons of the Nuche: Transitions of the Ute People” — at the Breckenridge Welcome Center located at 203 S Main St. in Breckenridge. According to...

03/30/2023

The promenade first began in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, when many businesses were limiting how many customers could be indoors. It returned the following year, but the Frisco Town Council did not bring it back in the summer of 2022.

Frisco is seeking responses after sending out a survey to businesses and residents regarding possible plans for a business promenade and parklets on Main Street this summer. The survey, which was sent out to all...

03/29/2023

Approximately 68% of voters cast ballots in favor of incorporation, with 291 votes of approval and 140 votes of disapproval, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night around 8:15 p.m.

Keystone is poised to become Colorado’s newest town, which will end decades of governance by elected Summit County officials. Approximately 68% of voters cast ballots in favor of incorporation, with 291 votes of approval and...

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Guests enjoy food and drinks at TBar Bar and Grill at the base of Peak 8 as a DJ plays tunes after a long day of skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Thursday, March 17, 2023.

Under bluebird skies Monday, March 6, Adele DeLine, 86, skied at Arapahoe Basin — where she used to teach skiing back in the 1960s — with her 3-year-old great-granddaughter Mina, her grandson Chase, and her son Keith. Read more about the multigenerational ski trip in a forthcoming edition to the Summit Daily.

Mural on Frisco Main Street

Local artists Erica Rae Dove and Andy Moran get started on their mural on Frisco Main Street. When complete, the mural will feature four contrasting seasons surrounding a rising sun. Read more: Bit.ly/3qFIqmK

Half Moon Vista trail at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Hiking Guide: Bald Mountain

This more difficult 6.5-mile hike to Bald Mountain via the Black Powder Pass trailhead offers 2,700 feet of elevation gain, multiple summits and stunning 360-degree views.

Tenderfoot Mountain loop

The Tenderfoot Mountain loop in Dillon is a relatively easy 3-mile trail with some glorious views of Peak 1, the Dillon Reservoir and much of Summit County. It's a great day to get on the trails!

A sneak peak at the 2020 Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival Weekend!

Beer Tapping, Junior Ski Patrol and More... It's Summit This Week!

Snowstalk, Backcountry Tours, A Rockin' Benefit, and More... It's Summit This Week!

Skating with Santa, Live Music, Yoga, and More... It's Summit County This Week!

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We are building a bridge between guests, businesses and local experts. We know that Summit County is all about having fun and enjoying nature's greatest gifts. Whether you enjoy skiing the highest peaks or hiking through endless forests of aspens, Summit County offers enjoyment for everyone! Visit the site at www.everythingsummit.com, where we feature the best local expertise. To stay informed each week with the local events and specials, sign up for our newsletter at summitthisweek.com/signup.

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