I-70 Landslide Impedes Travelers
Around midnight, Sunday, March 7, 2010, a landslide in the middle of the Glenwood Canyon rendered a 17-mile stretch of I-70 out of commission. Luckily, no one was hurt, nor any cars damaged, but the tractor-sized boulders can still be viewed along the highway and anyone hoping to traverse the ski country via I-70 this weekend, should find an alternate route or hobby. Both East and West-bound lanes of the highway have been damaged by the landslide and thru-traffic will be prohibited indefinitely. In response to the landslide, the pros and cons of an alternate route are being discussed.
NASTAR Night-racers at Keystone
Skiers and Riders alike got their fix of night-riding at Keystone Ski Resort with the Wednesday Night Race League. Keystone is the only resort in Summit County that is open past 4pm, on a weekly bases, to allow skiers and snowboarders the thrill of their chosen sport after dark. Night-riding includes specific runs that are illuminated from overhead and can be accesed by the main River Run gondola and ski-lift. On Wednesday nights in January, February and March, the NASTAR race course was filled with members of the Wednesday Night Race League. After racing, the audience and participants could rendezvous at Parrot Eyes, a base village bar and grill, to catch freebies from the event sponsor, Bud-Light.
Fido Freestyle Hopes to Benefit Local Humane Society
This Saturday, March 13, 2010, winter sports enthusiasts will put their tricks to good use in the novel competition, the Fido Freestyle. The event will take place at Loveland Ski Resort and all proceeds will go to the Intermountain Humane Society. Aside from attaining a free lift ticket, participants can earn sweet schwag for raising money. Anyone who is interested can register prior to the event and tell their sponsors that donations can be tax deductable. Read more here.
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