It’s That Time Again
Colorado has long been recognized as an outdoor living and sports mecca for good reason. With the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in our backyard, our wild and scenic state can often seem like one big year-round playground for outdoor activities such as skiing, camping, hiking, hunting, and leisurely sightseeing. We are so fortunate to live in a place that offers a variety of outdoor activities that we can enjoy year-round! Well-deserved recognition of Colorado as the nation’s outdoor living and recreation capital surely contributed to Denver being able to land and secure a five-year contract to host Outdoor Retailer, a large[...]
Upcoming Events
With summer seemingly so far away, you might be wondering what to do to get out of the house. Here are a few things around town you can head to while banishing that winter boardom. Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival February 7-11 Loveland Fire & Ice Festival February 9-11 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off February 10 Manitou Springs Denver Mardi Gras February 17 Boulder International Film Festival February 22-25 Denver Restaurant Week February 23 – March 4 Colorado Garden & Home Show February 24 – March 4
All Aboard the Winter Park Ski Train!
If you’re like most Denverites, you’re probably pretty tired of crawling along I-70 at a snail’s pace in dark and treacherous winter highway conditions – it’s almost enough at times to take the fun out of winter mountain sports altogether. Take heart, dear ski and snowboard traveler, there’s hope for your peace and serenity now that Amtrak’s popular Winter Park Express is up and running on a regular basis for the second year in a row. There’s no time like the present to take advantage of this opportunity to travel in proper style at high altitude. Every Saturday and Sunday[...]
Winterizing Your Home
The cold weather is upon us, and it’s time to get your home winterized to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your investments safe, secure and operating properly. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Use our handy checklist to help stay warm and dry! OUTSIDE 1. Disconnect hoses and turn off water, sprinkler systems and fountains to prevent the lines from freezing and bursting. 2. Cover patio furniture and appliances, such as grills, to prevent rust. 3. Consider a fresh coat of sealer for your deck, this will help it weather the freeze/thaw[...]
Winterizing Your Car
As temperatures drop, we might not think about how to stay safe during winter storms. Here are vehicle maintenance and driving tips for staying safe on the road whether you’re going 5 or 500 miles away. Car Winterization Checklist: • Check battery, tire inflation, tire tread, and windshield wipers. – This will ensure that you don’t get stuck in the cold or snow, or are unable to drive because you can’t see. • Install snow tires. – Snow tires are made specifically to help you get better traction in the snow, and will work better than all-season tires. • Check[...]
