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Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

New bougie perks — from rentals to dining — aim to make ski trips smoother.

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After a disappointing 2025-26 ski season <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dented visits and sales" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" data-vars-content-id="6d774b2e-f420-48b9-ab7a-3c122abf376c" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" target="_blank">dented visits and sales</a>, Vail Resorts is betting better service will bring back visitors.Driving the news: The Broomfield-based company says its next chapter won&#x27;t come from buying more resorts or selling more season passes.

2 great third spaces to remote work in Colorado Springs

The search for a good place for coffee and remote work never really ends.

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The search for a good place for coffee and remote work never really ends.Yes, but: We found two wonderful downtown spots where the ambiance is as good as the caffeine fix.

What's happening this weekend in Colorado Springs

This weekend's calendar is a little bit vintage and a whole lot western.

This weekend&#x27;s calendar is a little bit vintage and a whole lot western.Here&#x27;s where you can find the fun:

Colorado Springs cancels all fireworks displays due to "extreme fire danger"

"This decision was not made lightly," the mayor said.

Citing &quot;extreme fire danger,&quot; Colorado Springs officials are canceling all fireworks displays scheduled for July 4.The latest: Mayor Yemi Mobolade and city fire and police officials jointly made the decision Wednesday after evaluating fire conditions, fuel moisture levels, weather forecasts and the strain on firefighting resources statewide.

See the dawn of America's 250th birthday atop Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak gives visitors a unique opportunity to see the dawn of our nation's 250th birthday from atop America's Mountain.

Pikes Peak is offering visitors the unique opportunity to see the dawn of our nation&#x27;s 250th birthday from atop America&#x27;s Mountain.What to expect: The Pikes Peak Highway will open before dawn July 4 to allow visitors to reach the 14,115-foot summit in time to see the sunrise.

New exhibit spotlights the "genius" behind the modern Olympics

Pierre de Coubertin and a little-known chapter of Olympic history are finally getting their moment.

A new exhibit at the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Museum puts the spotlight on the founder of the modern Games — and America&#x27;s overlooked role in them.Why it matters: Pierre de Coubertin and a little-known chapter of Olympic history are finally getting their moment with this month&#x27;s debut of the &quot;Genius of Sport&quot; exhibit.

Free pastries, tune-ups and massages  for Bike to Work Day

The event promotes health and a cleaner commute.

How about a maple walnut scone to start your day? Or maybe a mocktail and a free massage?How it works: Bike commuters can snag all three Wednesday during Colorado Springs annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bike to Work Day" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork" data-vars-content-id="6519fb65-8233-4989-ba66-58754a1aa8a3" data-vars-headline="Free pastries, tune-ups and massages for Bike to Work Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork" target="_blank">Bike to Work Day</a>.

What's happening in Colorado Springs this weekend

U.S. Space Force is presenting the PBR Space Cowboys event Saturday as part of America's 250th anniversary.

🚀 U.S. Space Force is presenting the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PBR Space Cowboys" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pbr.com/spacecowboys/" data-vars-content-id="e1e18495-b19b-4852-ba22-04905c136b30" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s happening in Colorado Springs this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pbr.com/spacecowboys/" target="_blank">PBR Space Cowboys</a> event Saturday as part of America&#x27;s 250th anniversary celebration. Country music star Tim McGraw headlines the programming at Falcon Stadium.<ul><li>Other features include military flyovers, parachute landings, a drone show and bull riding. Tickets start at $31.</li></ul>

Pride, Renaissance Festival and more to do this weekend in Colorado Springs

Here's what's worth putting on your calendar in the Springs this weekend.

From downtown Pride festivities to knights battling in Larkspur, here&#x27;s what&#x27;s worth putting on your calendar in the Springs this weekend:🎉 The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pikes Peak Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pikespeakpride.org/event-info" data-vars-content-id="1ebf3ba1-f44d-4fe2-8149-056eadc14899" data-vars-headline="Pride, Renaissance Festival and more to do this weekend in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pikespeakpride.org/event-info" target="_blank">Pikes Peak Pride</a> celebration starts Saturday at Alamo Square Park near the Pioneer Museum with live music, performers and local vendors. The parade rolls through downtown Sunday at 10am. Free.

Manitou Springs' coffin races are back on

The annual coffin races are back from the dead after Manitou Springs officials presented a refreshed security plan.

The annual coffin races in Manitou Springs are back from the dead after city officials presented a refreshed security plan.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Emma Crawford Coffin Races," data-vars-click-url="https://manitousprings.org/emma-crawford-coffin-races/" data-vars-content-id="d298bab1-978e-44ed-a220-3e789b24b5dc" data-vars-headline="Manitou Springs&#x27; coffin races are back on" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://manitousprings.org/emma-crawford-coffin-races/" target="_blank">Emma Crawford Coffin Races,</a> a quirky fall tradition organized by the Manitou Springs tourism arm, draw more than 10,000 people to the tiny mountain town.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs

From pubs to breweries, here's where fans can catch every match.

For Colorado Springs soccer fans, the road to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="02ebb3f0-ca2c-434c-b68c-aec525524ea9" data-vars-headline="Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> won&#x27;t start at kickoff — first you&#x27;ve got to decide where to watch.State of play: Local bars, pubs and breweries are gearing up for packed watch parties, early-morning kickoffs and plenty of celebrations.

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Colorado Springs weekend goes western and retro

What's happening this weekend in Colorado Springs

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