Did you know? -About Banking- by Peter Gach

I wanted to continue from last session about how currency, credit and written records of credit/deposits started. Early banking started sometime 3,000-2,000 B.C. They were nothing more than a safe place to store your valuables, such as grains, silver, etc. in such places like temples and oth...
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How To Tell The Difference Between A Cold and the Flu - by Jennifer Brewster

Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms Symptom Cold Swine Flu Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. ...
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Winter Park Resort is Open!!! - by Julie White

Winter Par Resort opened on Wednesday, November 18 with the usual Larry Sales and Parkway runs open and even some rails set up for the jibbers.  We are hoping for some big snow this year & face shots!    Check out the WP Resort website for more details on ski rates, where to st...
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All aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Ski Train! - by Cliff Anderson

So once we thought the ski train was gone forever.  Turns out there is another ski train now going to be on the the tracks.  You may have seen information on this before, but we wanted to make sure you are kept abreast of this development.    Winter Park is the only major ski area se...
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Angel Tree - by Katie Riemenschneider

The Angel Tree begins November 27 and goes through December 17. An annual holiday tradition for many Grand County families is adopting a deserving child to ensure something appears under the tree for Christmas. Cards representing each child are placed on a Christmas Tree located in the courtyard a...
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How Cloud Seeding Works - by Katie Riemenschneider

As we've discussed in a previous blog, the Winter Park Resort along with the Denver Water Board are planning on seeding the clouds this winter to help produce more snow. It is estimated the seeding could bring as much as 15% more snowfall, or as I like to think of 15% more powder days! ...
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First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended - by Dan Harper

It's offical the $8,000 first-time home buyers tax credit has been extended. The tax credit has been extended for first-time  home buyers who have a binding contract in place prior to April 30th, 2010. The tax credit has also been expanded to include a $6,500 credit to homebuyers who have b...
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Satisfy your POWDER ADDICTION! - by Jean Wolter

Powder Addiction is a new backcountry skiing and riding adventure brought to you by former Ski Boss at Berthoud Powder Guides Jamie Wolter. Opening day is December 10th on Jones Pass near Winter Park, CO.  Powder Addiction offers guided backcountry skiing, riding with uphill transportation in a...
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Box Tops for Education - by Sarah Ryan

For 12 years, Box Tops for Education have helped America’s schools raise over $250 million to buy the things they need. Box Tops for Education program offers three easy ways to make a difference for your school through everyday activities: buying groceries, shopping online and purchasing books. ...
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All Aboard? - by Ron Owens

     On September 18, 2009, the Denver Post reported that Omaha-based Union Pacific Railroad (whose permission had to be obtained to use its’ tracks), agreed to allow Iowa Pacific – the new owner/operator – to use the same route the previous Ski Train owners used.   UP spokesman Mark D...
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