A-Basin Is Limiting Pass Sales Again Next Season—Here’s Why
After the pandemic forced the ski area to restrict visitation, its leaders realized the mountain would benefit by welcoming fewer skiers—and cars—when the world returns to normal.
|Jay Bouchard
5280 Contributor
Jay Bouchard is a Denver-based writer and a former editor on 5280‘s digital team. He studied English and political science at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and earned a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Previously, he worked as an editorial fellow at Outside magazine in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he covered a breadth of topics including the climbing season on Mt. Everest. He now works as content manager for the LOR Foundation.
Amidst Unprecedented Uncertainty, Visitors Still Flocked to Colorado’s Independent Ski Areas
Despite the pandemic and a low snow year, independent mountains in Colorado did more than just survive. Some hills will likely see record visitation—and if trends continue, the coming years will be a boon for smaller ski areas.
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I Brought COVID-19 to My Family’s Doorstep
I missed my family and thought I could travel safely to see them during the pandemic. I was wrong.
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John Hickenlooper Defeats Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate Race
Former Governor John Hickenlooper ousted Senator Cory Gardner, who has served one term in the U.S. Senate and entered this race among the most vulnerable Republicans in the country.
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Joe Biden Wins Colorado as Presidential Race Intensifies Nationwide
It’s too early to know who will ultimately be the next president, but former Vice President Joe Biden earned a convincing victory in Colorado on Election Day.
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Race to the Bottom: How the 15-Year Gardner–Hickenlooper Relationship Fell Apart
Over nearly two decades, as Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper ascended in Centennial State politics, they were cordial, collaborative, and maybe even friends. Now, their bloody race for the U.S. Senate might be the death knell of Colorado bipartisanship.
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Denver’s COVID-19 Fight Moves Backward, as City Restores Level 3 Restrictions
Denver is losing ground in its fight against COVID-19. The city is now tightening restrictions and stay-at-home orders may be reinstated in the coming weeks.
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Wildfire Updates: East Troublesome Fire Grows 100,000 Acres Overnight
Communities have been evacuated, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed, and officials are hoping the East Troublesome fire doesn’t connect with the Cameron Peak fire—the largest in state history.
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Denver Restricts Public and Private Gatherings to a Maximum of 5 People
The new restrictions—which include a stiffer outdoor mask mandate—come as daily cases of COVID-19 in Denver reach a new high.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Exceeds 5 Percent
As another wave of COVID-19 infections hit Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis warned of health and economic repercussions while unveiling a new project to buoy the restaurant industry through the winter.
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What We Know About the Weekend Shooting in Downtown Denver
It was a violent weekend as dueling protests led to a shooting in downtown Denver. Here are the facts we know so far.
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Leaders of Denver Gazette Discuss Their Role in the City’s Media Landscape
The digital-only newspaper launched in Denver during a period of social unrest, amidst a pandemic, and just six weeks before the election.
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CU Boulder Students Placed Under Stay-At-Home Order Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The order also restricts any gatherings of people between the ages of 18 and 22 and carries significant penalties for CU Boulder students who fail to comply.
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8 Things Every Bandwagon Nuggets Fan Needs to Know
So you just realized Denver has a decent NBA team? We won’t hold it against you. But at least get up to speed on a few basic things.
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Colorado Partners With Google & Apple on a Contact-Tracing Service for COVID-19
By the end of September, Coloradans with Apple or Android devices will be able to exchange anonymous tokens with one another via EN Express, helping public health officials in their contact-tracing efforts.
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It’s Time You Met the Spirit of Grace Gospel Singers
Spirit of Grace has been active in Denver for nearly a decade. But now, as protests sweep across the city, the gospel group is finding a new audience.
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Kanye West (and Nearly 20 Others) Are on Colorado’s Presidential Ballot
Kanye West and 16 other candidates have made the ballot. But does it actually matter? Probably not in Colorado.
|COVID-19 Update: Colorado Case Numbers Are Looking Better
After a concerning rise in case data in July, new infections are leveling off in the wake of a statewide mask order.
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The Colorado Avalanche Are Among the Favorites to Win the Stanley Cup
Hockey is coming back for a wild playoff tournament starting August 1. Here’s what the Avs need to do to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
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Evictions are Looming in Colorado. Use This List of Resources to Find Help
As unemployment subsidies and eviction moratoriums expire, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are at risk of displacement.
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