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The History of Berthoud Pass

Berthoud Pass traverses the Continental Divide at the Front Range between Clear Creek County and Grand County, Colorado.  The pass was named for Edward L. Berthoud, whom was the chief surveyor for the Colorado Central Railroad during the 1870’s.  Edward L. Berthoud discovered the pass while surveying a possible route for the railroad.  The pass was built as a “wagon road” for travelers due to the steep grades and many tight turns.  The summit of the pass is located on the Continental Divide and measures to 11,307 feet.  Berthoud pass once contained the Berthoud Pass Ski area but now is a destination for local backcountry skiers.  The summit contains a warming hut that allows motorists to stop and access the two scenic viewing areas.  Berthoud Pass is known to be difficult to travel due to the 11 switchbacks that are required to drive from on either side of the pass.   The pass offers an environmentally unique experience due to the topographic and climatic location which allows a lengthy snow season and deep powder.  Go experience the pass whether it is hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or boarding Berthoud Pass is a unique fun excursion while visiting Winter Park.

The Festival of Trees is coming to Beaver Village Lodge in Winter Park, Colorado.  December 6th from 4-6pm at the lodge the Lions club will be displaying and auctioning decorated trees. There will also be a dessert auction, refreshments, pick your favorite tree contest, santa visits, and children’s sing along. There will be live entertainment provided by Joe Rooyakers, Tim Connely, Juice Box, and Third Time Lucky. Admission is free and all proceeds benefit local community groups.

 

When skiing in powder it requires more effort and hard work than skiing on groomed slopes. Some common problems are skis that dive in powder, not enough wax on skis, and too much forward lean.

The solutions to these problems are to purchase ski boots that have a softer forward flex for balance and ankle room as well as to loosen your upper buckles. Your ski bindings have a fore-aft adjustment and need to be set in the middle for powder and forward for groomed conditions. Also make sure your skis are properly waxed so that they float on the snow. Make sure to clean off the bottom part of your ski boots after a crash in powder. This will give you some ideas on how to enjoy the snow and have a great season!

We’re brewing up some Spooky-Good Family fun for Cooper Creek square’s 8th Annual Halloween Bash. There will be trick or treating at all stores and restaurants, a haunted house for kids 6 and older, a supper special at Smokin’ Moes, costume contest, and scarecrow prizes. This will be a safe place to celebrate Halloween designed for children 12 and under.   

The Fraser Recreation Center is going up between Fraser and Winter Park. The exterior walls are being built and crews have been added in order to enclose the structure before winter begins. This new addition to the community is exciting and long awaited!

The Winter Park Winery finishes bottling the last of it’s summer wines. The two growers who provide the winery’s grapes are from Mendocino, CA. and Palisade, CO. Three weeks ago he bottled a new Winter blend of cabernet and merlot. Winter Park Winery is known for it’s unfiltered, dry red and white wines. Tastings are $5 by the glass. The winery supports open mic night every Thursday at 8:30pm, year-round.

The Fraser to Granby Trail is a multi-use, non-motorized trail open to the public. Hikers, mountain bikers, and walkers with their dogs are welcome to use it. The trail starts off County Road 5 at the Fraser spots complex and travels to Tabernash.  A total of 3.5 miles have been added to the trail over the past two weeks.  When completed, the trail will be 16 miles long.  

The Grand Lake area has many summer happenings this month. The Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre presents “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” at 8 pm for $25 in Grand Lake as well as a classic movie night on the dock on Grand Lake, the movie is “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” starting at 7pm and cost is $5. As the summer begins to cool down evenings are perfect for outdoor activities.

The first annual Women, Wheels & Wine bike event is being held at Devils Thumb Ranch Activities Center in Tabernash this week. Monday, September 1st 2008 from 8:30-5:00pm with a cost of $85.00. This one day course is a chance to learn how to tackle singletrack from an instructor, have lunch, and some wine while learning about bike maintenance and relax in the pool, or hot tub at the spa.

This weekend in Winter Park is a free show, The High Altitude Battle of the Bands at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 30th at Hideaway Park. Featuring the Neighboorhood Heroes, Runnin’ Wild, Fat Amber, and more… There is always something happening on the music scene in Winter Park during the summer. Local bands as well as well known musicians.