SPORTS & REC: READERS’ PICKS
BOWLING ALLEY GOLD: THE SUMMIT 1180 InterQuest Parkway, 278-3861
This bowling alley features billiards, arcade games, laser tag, kids birthday parties and snacks. Voters said: “Awesome specials” and “good pin action.” SILVER: BRUNSWICK ZONE CIRCLE LANES BRONZE: HARMONY BOWL
CITY PARK GOLD: GARDEN OF THE GODS 1805 N. 30th St., 634-6666, gardenofgods.com
Visitors and locals alike appreciate the cathedral-like rock formations and surrounding trails for walking, rock-climbing, photo-taking, running or cycling. Voters said: “Best in the world,” “awesome and unique,” “breathtaking” and “magnificent.” SILVER: FOX RUN REGIONAL PARK BRONZE: BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK
CLIMBING WALL GOLD: CITYROCK 21 N. Nevada Ave., 634-9099, climbcityrock.com
In addition to indoor climbing, this downtown gym includes a coffee bar, pub and yoga classes. Voters said: “Great for learning and improving skills” with “great customer service” and “new routes every few weeks.” SILVER: SPORT CLIMBING CENTER BRONZE: LIFETIME FITNESS
COACH — HIGH SCHOOL GOLD: GERALD FREEMAN, GIRLS TRACK & FIELD, PALMER HIGH SCHOOL 301 N. Nevada Ave., 328-5000, palmer.d11.org
Voters said: “Has dedicated his life to his student athletes” and “nothing but great things to say about him.” SILVER: JOHN FREDERICK, WOMEN’S SOCCER, PINE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL BRONZE: TODD MILLER, FOOTBALL, PINE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
COLORADO CAMPGROUND GOLD: MUELLER STATE PARK 21045 Colorado 67, Divide, 687-2366, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ mueller
More than 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridge and massive outcroppings of Pikes Peak granite. Voters said: “Campsites are roomy” with “beautiful views” and “friendly rangers.” SILVER: ELEVEN MILE CANYON BRONZE: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
COLORADO SKI AREA GOLD: BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT 1599 County Road 3, Breckenridge, 800-789-7669, breckenridge.com
There’s terrain to suit any skier or boarder at this popular ski area that sees about 300 inches of powder during the season. Voters said: “Great for all levels” with “lots of choices of slopes” in a town that’s “quaint, walkable and fun.” SILVER: MONARCH MOUNTAIN 142 B E S T O F T H E S P R I N G S 2 0 17
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JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE FILE