Media:

• Salida Article July 2007 Denver Post
• Los Angeles Times - 4/25/08 Colorado ski country isn't just for skiing
• Oregon Travel News - 11/13/08 Getaways and deals around the West
• The Miami Hearld - Nov 2008 Travels With Jane
• Sunset Magazine - March 2009 Bask in Rockies Hot Spot

Garfield, Monarch, Salida, Chaffee County, Arkansas River, & History of Chaffee County:

• Ghost Towns in Chaffee County:  Garfield had its beginning in 1879 and was at the junction of 2 wagon roads. Its first name was Junction City. At one time the population exceeded 500. A great fire burned the town in 1883 but the town was rebuilt and renamed in honor of President Garfield. Snow and avalanches plagued the town and it dwindled. Today, there are a few buildings right along the highway. Submitted by: Ghosttowns.com
• Collegiate Peaks Byway
• Steam Plant Theater - live entertainment
• Stage Left Theatre Company, Salida, CO
• Bongo's Salida Cafe - Coffee house with live music
• Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, Salida, Colorado
• Colorado Headwaters of Adventures - Chaffee County Site
• Colorado Travel and Tourism
• Colorado Ski Country
• Colorado River Outfitters
• All About Rivers
• Map of Area
• History of Chaffee County from the 1800's to 2001
• History of Hwy 50 A Brief History of America's Backbone
• Monarch Mountain Ski Area History

Ski Areas & Ski Shops near to Ski Town Condos:

• Monarch Mountain Ski Area - Discount lift tickets online - 3miles
• Ski Free Colorado
• Ski Coupons $10 off
• Crested Butte Mountain Ski Area - 76 miles

• Monarch Snowmobile Tours & Rentals - walking distance from Ski Town Condos

• All Season Adventures - 18 miles Salida

• Mt. Shavano Ski Shop & Snowboard Shop - Snowshoe & Cross-Country Ski Rental - 7 miles

• Wilderness Ski & Snowboard Shop - located at the Lodge & 12 miles Poncha Springs, CO

• Mountain Sports Haus Ski Shop - 12 miles Poncha Springs, CO

Natural Hot Springs:

• Salida Pool - 18miles Salida, CO

• Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - 35 miles Nathrop, CO

• Cotton Wood Hot Springs - 45 miles Buena Vista, CO

• Joyful Journey Hot Springs - 39 miles Mineral Hot Springs, CO

Hiking, Biking, & Rock Climbing Trails:

• Colorado Trail - 500 miles long from Denver to Durango.  Described as one of the best trails anywhere! (segment 14 & 15 cross HWY 50, 2.5 miles east of Ski Town Condos)

• Continental Divide Trail - 3,100 miles long from Canada to Mexico. Described as "America's 3,100-mile-long national park", also known as the "King of Trails".  (trail crosses Monarch Pass, HWY 50, at Ski Town Condos)

• Monarch Crest Trail - Rated the best in Chaffee County! (6 miles to trail head)

• Rock-N-Row Rock Climbing- 39.5 miles, Cotopaxi, offers an abundant variety of rock climbing opportunities:  Falls Gulch near Coaldale, Granite Quarry/McCoy Gulch near Cotopxi, Shelf Road in Canyon City

Golf Courses in the Heart of the Rockies:

• Salida Golf Club - 16.5 miles

• Friend Ranch Golf Club - 9 miles, Poncha Springs:  The Friend Ranch golf course, designed by award-winning architect Ric Buckton of Redstone International opening first 9 holes Fall 2009.

• Collegiate Peaks Golf Course - 36.5 miles, Buena Vista

• Mt. Massive Golf Course - 67 miles, Leadville: At 9,680 feet, Mt. Massive is the highest golf course in North America.

Area Tours and Rentals near Ski Town Condos:

• Mountain Spirit Winery - 7.1 miles, Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm Tours Wins Gold for Angel Blush!

• Anderson Motor Co. Jeep Rentals - 18 miles

• ATV Rentals and Tours All Season Adventures- 18 miles

• Absolute Bikes Rentals - 18 miles

• High Valley Bike Shuttle - Monarch Crest Bike Trail Information

• Over The Top Jeep Adventures - A tour for everyone!

• High Country Jeep Tours - Buena Vista

• Lost Canyon Zipline Tour

• Harvard City Riding Stable -  719-395-4000,  41 miles, Buena Vista

• Granite Mountain Outfitters - 719-530-0480, 20 miles, Poncha Springs

• Arkansas Valley Trail Rides  - 719-395-3630, 30.5 miles, Nathrop OPEN YEAR ROUND!

• Balloon Flights - Endeavor Ballooning West, sunrise departures daily!  $230 per person.

Fishing & Rafting companies near Ski Town Condos:

Colorado's Arkansas River is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the United States!

• Independent White Water Rafting - 14 miles

• Canyon Marine Rafting - 12 miles

• ArkAnglers Fly Fishing Tours - 17 miles

Day trips from Ski Town Condos:

• Royal Gorge Bridge - the highest suspension bridge in the world. Canyon City day trip 70 miles

• Buckskin Joe - Canyon City day trip 70 miles

• Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - the tallest dunes in North America! 92 miles

• Alligator Farm Colorado Gators - day trip 72 miles

• Morrow Point Boat Tours 1.5 hr upper Black Canyon Tour - day trip 74.5 miles

• Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad -2.5 hr scenic trip - day trip 70 miles

• The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum - Nowhere is the mining industry, past and present, better displayed than here!  Leadville 70 miles

• Baby Doe & Matchless Mine & gold panning - "From Rags... to Riches... to Rags".  Leadville 71.8 miles (Baby Doe Tabor)

• Crestone, Colorado - day trip 58 miles

• Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

• Rockhounding & Prospecting Sites - Chaffee County's Best Rockhounding for Gems and Mineral Collecting Sites.  The Rock Doc is a great place to get supplies & maps!

Seasonal Events:

• FibArk - June 18 - 2, 2009.  Lots of fun activities for the whole family!  First in boating on the Arkansas - America's oldest and boldest Whitewater Festival!

• Salida Art Walk - June 26 - 28, 2009   Enjoy the 17th annual art event.

• Salida Brew Fest - July 11, 2009  The Colorado Brewers Rendezvous is an excellent opportunity for everyone to tap into the rich heritage and tradition of Colorado craft brewing.

• Salida Riverside Fine Art Festival, Aug 15 & 16, 2009 - ... great music & food

• Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival, Sept 16-26, 2010 - Call to Artists & Patrons.  Stay at Ski Town Condos & receive a $99 condo for 4 guests!

• Event Calendar for Salida & Chaffee County - check here for yearly events.

Colorado Road Condition Reports & Trip Insurance:

• Colorado Road Condition Reports - 303-639-1111

• Insure My Trip . com - 800-487-4722

• Map Quest - http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Salida&state=CO&address=22595+Martin+St.&zipcode=81201