WEEK OF MAY 18, 2023
VOLUME 51 | ISSUE 50
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Working together to fight wildland fires Evergreen Fire/Rescue hosts training for six entities BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Chet’s Dream Lift is now closed for the season.
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DUSTIN SCHAEFER
Loveland says ski-you later to 2022-23 season Loveland Ski Area closed for the season on May 7 BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In a season stretching from Nov. 3, 2022 to May 7, 2023, Loveland Ski Area officially closed the slopes until next season. On the last day of the season, skiers and riders enjoyed live music, après ski and sunny conditions. Many took to the runs in fun costumes, making their mark on the ski area until they return next season. According to the ski area, there were 283 inches of snow this season. Loveland representatives said the area hopes to open mid-late October for the upcoming season.
A panda hits tricks one last time in the terrain park.
The phrase “It takes a village” is true in firefighting, especially when it comes to attacking wildfires. About 80 firefighters from multiple agencies learned more about working together and wildfire-fighting techniques during an all-day training hosted by Evergreen Fire Rescue on May 13. Joining EFR were Clear Creek, Genesee, Foothills and Indian Hills fire departments plus the Highland Rescue Team and Jeffco Open Space. It’s important that fire departments have established a rapport and know how to communicate especially since departments request mutual aid if fires grow, according to Einar Jensen, a spokesman for Evergreen Fire/Rescue. “This is a great opportunity to do mountain training, especially up here,” Capt. Dan Noell with the Clear Creek Fire Authority said. “These are the departments who are going to
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