How Cloud Seeding Works at Winter Park Resort - 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 in Winter Park, Colorado - 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 in Grand County - 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. The 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...
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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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Time to Fall Back!

Fall???  Did we have a fall season in the mountains???  Regardless of the weather, it's time to set our clocks back as Daylight Savings has come to an end.  Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed Saturday night and try and grab an extra hour of sleep if you can!
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Cloud Seeding at Winter Park Resort - by Erin Jeziorski

Denver Water in partnership with Winter Park Resort will be helping clouds produce greater amounts of snowfall this winter by cloud seeding.  Denver Water and the resort will be seeding moisture-laden clouds with silver iodide particles released into the sky to increase snowfall, aka MORE POWDER ...
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Winter Park Resort Snowmaking Update! - by Sarah Ryan

The snowmaking crew has been hard at work the past few days and Winter Park had a little help from the storm that passed through over the weekend. Snow is forecasted all week, so start waxing those skis and boards! Check out Winter Park Resort's snow report before hitting the slopes. ...
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Did you know? - Financial History - by Peter Gach

Do you know......how money, the idea of banking really started. In our recent situation of our economy and its relations with the banking industry, it was interesting to read about money and interest history. So here is a little bit of it. Money is old, been around, in some sort or another, ...
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Don't Forget Your Ski Pass!! - by Cliff Anderson

So, if you have not purchased your ski pass now is the time! Check out the Winter Park Resort website with all of their different pass options.  There’s even an option here to re-new your season pass from last year.  Prices will be going up soon, so get your pass now and I’ll see you on the ...
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