Author: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
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New rapidly growing wildfire sparks, torching several hiking trails in Colorado
A new wildfire – called the Middle Fork fire – broke out Sunday about 10 miles north of Steamboat Springs. The 3,522-acre fire is burning in the Zirkel Wilderness Area west of Lake Margaret between the Middle and North forks of Mad Creek. The blaze was reported at just 137 acres on Monday morning. According…
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Teen skier airlifted from Colorado peak after fall in September outing
A 17-year-old backcountry skier was airlifted from Colorado’s Skyscraper Peak late Monday morning with serious injuries after falling in the snow and smashing into rocks. According to a press release from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, rescuers were alerted to the injured backcountry skier around 11 a.m. Over the course of three flights, five rescuers…
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Red Rocks to hold first concerts after coronavirus shutdown
The show will go on at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre after nearly five months of staying silent. The first set of concerts will return to the iconic outdoor venue this summer, but only from a safe and mask-wearing distance. Colorado Symphony is set for a 5-night acoustic run that will kick off on Wednesday,…
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Snow, large hail, dangerous winds possible in Colorado this weekend
Get ready for what could be a wild weather ride this week, likely impacting the first official day of summer for Coloradans on Saturday, June 20. From high fire danger to a risk of large hail and possible snow, be prepared for a range of scenarios while making weekend plans. Here’s a look at what…
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Wallaby on the loose in Colorado, throwing authorities a curveball
Be on the lookout. There’s a wallaby on the loose in Colorado. The search continues for a wallaby who escaped from his enclosure two weeks ago and could be wandering loose in an Aurora neighborhood. The wallaby named “Surprise” is missing from the Zoology Foundation, an animal sanctuary located about 40 miles away in Larkspur.…
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Independence Pass may not reopen as planned this year
The COVID-19 pandemic could delay the traditional summer reopening of Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado. The iconic 12,095-foot mountain pass almost always reopens the Thursday before Memorial Day, but this summer tradition may look a little different amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Scheduled to reopen on May 21 this year, there’s a chance that this date…
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Colorado business owner arrested for violating ‘shutdown’ order
The owner of two Colorado smoke shops was arrested on Friday for violating public health orders requiring all non-essential businesses in the county and state to shut down amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, the “One Love” smoke shops remained open for weeks after repeatedly failing to comply with orders…
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Resort lays off 100s amid COVID-19 crisis in Colorado
The spread of COVID-19 brought Colorado’s ski season to an abrupt halt weeks ago. In days since, resorts have been forced to lay off large numbers of employees. According to the Arapahoe Basin resort blog, all 430 of Athe resort’s full-time and part-time seasonal employees will be laid off on Wednesday. Impacted employees will receive…
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Meet Oliver, Colorado’s fourteener-bagging ferret
Meet Oliver, the “hiking ferret.” At four-years-old, he loves to play outside, conquering a number of the state’s highest summits. He’s outgoing, friendly, and extremely energetic – when he’s not busy sleeping the typical 15 to 20 hours per day. Oliver came to Colorado with his beloved owner, Lauren Smith, who made the big move…
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Colorado ski resort sees mumps outbreak with multiple cases confirmed
Ski country is experiencing an outbreak of the mumps, with multiple cases confirmed in Colorado. According to Summit County Public Health, three cases of mumps have been confirmed among employees at Keystone Resort in Summit County. The first case was confirmed on Tuesday, with none of the patients requiring emergency care. Other media sources are…