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Hiking the Baker Trail

The weather was beautiful today, in the mid 40s and sunny.  The condo is right at about 9,400 feet elevation, so there are patches of snow on the ground.  I decided I would take Aspen, my miniature American Eskimo, on a hike.  Read more of this article  Read More →

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Enjoying the beautiful fall colors in Cuchara

I had the opportunity to walk around the Cuchara Mountain Resort before the leaves of the Aspen trees were blown off by the strong autumn winds.  It was quite a sight to behold.  Since the ski area has not re-opened yet, Aspen, my miniature American Eskimo, and I had the whole place to ourselves. If all goes as planned with the re-opening of the ski... Read more of this article

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Cuchara Mountain Resort to reopen year-round

The Cuchara Mountain Resort, closed since July, 2000, will reopen as a year-round resort.  Last Wednesday, the Huerfano County Board of Commissioners voted to create the Cuchara Valley Recreation Foundation (CVRF) to operate the resort and issue bonds to fund the redevelopment that is estimated to cost $14 million.  Residents and property owners... Read more of this article

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