Welcome
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Dear Lodging Guest, WELCOME Thank you for choosing Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts to host your stay in Summit County, Colorado. Our professional staff is available to make your stay with us enjoyable and pleasant. This directory is available with valuable information about the area. The following pages include important phone numbers and information as well as additional services provided through Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts. ABOUT SUMMIT COUNTY Summit County, Colorado is located just 70 miles west of Denver and sits in the valleys of the spectacular Ten Mile, Williams Fork and Gore mountain ranges. It is home to 8 towns and 4 worldclass ski resorts – Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge. It possesses spectacular beauty, year-round recreational opportunities and is rich with over a century of history. Originally the area was home to the Ute Indians and other indigenous peoples. However, gold was discovered in the Blue River Valley in 1859 and a gold rush ensued. In a short time, mining camps were erected and the valley was populated with thousands of fortune-seeking miners. The mining industry thrived until about 1918. Around this time, the area’s population dropped to dismal numbers. Not until 1946, when post-war ski enthusiasts established Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, did the new boom era begin. The next ski areas to open were Breckenridge in 1960, Keystone in 1971 and Copper Mountain in 1972. Today, there are over 3 million skier visits per season. Summit County has become an extraordinary summer vacation destination as well. ENJOY We hope your stay with us is one you can look back on with many fond memories. We also hope you make Summit County and Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts a part of your future plans. Enjoy your visit to Colorado’s playground! Sincerely, The Staff and Management of Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts