When I studied at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I skied as often as I could. I usually headed for Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, Keystone or other big resorts because that was where friends with cars were going and had places to stay — even if it meant sleeping on the floor. But I never made it up Colorado 119 through twisting, picturesque Boulder Canyon to Eldora Mountain, which was 21 miles from my modest basement room in a house a few blocks off campus.So on a visit to Boulder and my old college haunts last December with my two youngest children we stayed at the lovely St Julien Hotel, a block off the public-art-filled Pearl Street Mall. When it came time to ski, we avoided the often backed-up Interstate 70 to the major resorts and had a great time carving turns at Eldora.Eldora was purchased in 2016 by Powdr Corp., but retains something of a low-key, mom-and-pop feel. It has gentle terrain, ideal for beginners, as well as double-black-diamond runs for experts who like to … [Read more...] about On Colorado’s Eldora Mountain, a more laid-back way to ski and ride
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Nearly all Houston council races headed to runoffs
Michael Kubosh, candidate for At large Position 3. Michael Kubosh, candidate for At large Position 3. Photo: Jill Karnicki, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Jill Karnicki, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 Michael Kubosh, candidate for At large Position 3. Michael Kubosh, candidate for At large Position 3. Photo: Jill Karnicki, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Nearly all Houston council races headed to runoffs 1 / 9 Back to Gallery The future makeup of Houston City Council will largely be decided next month, following a Tuesday election in which all but four candidates failed to win a majority of votes in their respective races. … [Read more...] about Nearly all Houston council races headed to runoffs
Ski resorts in the West: What’s new and noteworthy
Can it happen again? In California and across the West, snowboarders and skiers certainly hope so. “It” would be a historic, snow-choked winter like last one, when:Mammoth Mountain in the eastern Sierra remained open for daily skiing and snowboarding until July 28, concluding a nine-month “winter” season — tying with 1982-83 as its third longest on record. Its season ended with 492 inches — 41 feet — of snow at the main lodge and 718 inches — nearly 60 feet — at the summit. The resort’s annual average: 450 inches.Mt. Rose, between Reno and Incline Village, is typically one of the first resorts in California and Nevada to open due to its high base elevation. Last season’s snow total: 493 inches.At Sugar Bowl Resort, atop Donner Summit west of Truckee, Calif., 623 inches of snow accumulated last season, marked by a record-high of 281 inches in February. Advertisement Here’s what’s new and newsworthy in … [Read more...] about Ski resorts in the West: What’s new and noteworthy
Poway: Tickets Going Fast For These 13 Big Events Near You
POWAY, CA — House of Blues Gospel Brunch. Dear Evan Hansen. Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, I Prevail & Ice Nine Kills. Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party. These are just a few of the big-ticket events coming up in the Poway area — and seats are selling fast! See our weekly roundup of local events below, courtesy of Patch's partnership with TicketNetwork, for the latest ticket prices and deals. Want to check out more great events in your area? Click here to find local tickets. (Pro tip: Enter the promo code "PatchTickets10" at checkout to get 10 percent off!)CONCERTS | RELIGIOUS House Of Blues Gospel Brunch When: Sunday, Dec 29, 2019 | 11:00 amWhere: House Of Blues - San Diego, San Diego, CAPrice: $70 and up10 tickets remainingTHEATER | MUSICAL / PLAY Dear Evan Hansen When: Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 | 7:00 pmWhere: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CAPrice: $77 and up184 tickets remainingSPORTS | RACING Monster Jam When: Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 | 7:00 pmWhere: Petco … [Read more...] about Poway: Tickets Going Fast For These 13 Big Events Near You
Ozzy Osbourne, Dear Evan Hansen & More: Big-Ticket Events Near La Jolla
LA JOLLA, CA — Ever wanted to see Ozzy Osbourne & Marilyn Manson or Dear Evan Hansen live in action? How about The Doobie Brothers & Michael McDonald or Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party? These are just a few of the big-ticket events headed for venues in the La Jolla area in the near future. Check out our weekly roundup of listings below for all the exciting details, dates and ticket prices. Want to check out more great events in your area? Click here to find local tickets. (Pro tip: Enter the promo code "PatchTickets10" at checkout to get 10 percent off!)CONCERTS | HARD ROCK / METAL Ozzy Osbourne & Marilyn Manson When: Wednesday, Jul 29, 2020 | 7:30 pmWhere: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CAPrice: $34 and upTHEATER | MUSICAL / PLAY Dear Evan Hansen When: Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 | 7:00 pmWhere: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CAPrice: $77 and up184 tickets remainingSPORTS | RACING Monster Jam When: Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 | 7:00 pmWhere: … [Read more...] about Ozzy Osbourne, Dear Evan Hansen & More: Big-Ticket Events Near La Jolla
