Mariana Wagner

Pikes Peak to Offer a 6-Run Ski Resort in the Near Future? Maybe …

According to a recent KKTV News Report, there is “talk” about a new ski resort on Pikes Peak.

Pikes Peak (the beautiful mountain between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park) used to offer a few ski runs on the North side (1939-1984) but “ but trail maintenance was costly and snow was sparse at times” which caused the runs to be closed down.

Harvey Carter is the man behind the idea of opening up a Pikes Peak Ski Resort. He owns 320 acres on the west side of Pikes Peak that gets “about 10-12 feet of fresh powder every year” and he has already cut out 6 trails, according to the News report.

In order for Pikes Peak to really become a ski resort, several things will have to fall into place. First, the U.S Forest Service would have to approve widening the current one-lane dirt road to allow for more traffic. Second, Mr. Carter would have to sell the land to a developer. Finally, and most importantly, Teller County Commissioners would have to okay the plan before any building could start.

I don’t know about you, but I am excited about the possibility of having a few ski runs so close to home. You?

(Thank you Fred McCathron for the post idea!)

February 28th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

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