Cody Jones

1 day ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

For the first time in three summers, the Summit Mountain Challenge race series returned to the top of Tiger Road in Breckenridge for a race aptly named the Swan River Rampage. Staged out of the Good Times Adventures parking lot, athletes of all ages converged on Wednesday, June 25, for an evening of spirited mountain bike racing. As rain clouds gathered above the venue, long-course cyclists lined up at the start line, bracing themselves for the 13.1-mile course ahead.

2 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

As the sun rises over Swan Mountain in the distance, Summit High School rising senior Faith Fox walks onto Climax Molybdenum Field at Tiger Stadium in Breckenridge. With the turf field a bit damp from the dew that settled overnight, Fox moves purposely around the field and begins her regimented warm up. Sporting a hoodie and sweatpants, Fox takes advantage of the soft artificial turf, not wanting to spend too long on the asphalt track that lines the exterior of the field.

5 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

When people think about summer in the Colorado High Country, it is not uncommon for them to think about the runoff that comes off the astounding peaks and makes its way to the state’s network of mighty rivers. The high flows provide premier outdoor recreation opportunities for the majority of the summer season with locals and visitors alike getting out on the water to fly-fish, stand-up paddleboard and raft.

5 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

Every story worth reading has a good beginning. From “Moby Dick” and “Pride and Prejudice” to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, good stories often hinge on how impactful the first few chapters are. The first few chapters of Mary Ellen Gilliland’s life were not only memorable to her, but also sent her on a career path that has since resulted in close to 20 books being published under her name. Gilliland first got into writing when she was just 10 years old.

5 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

The town of Frisco has announced that the Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center and Old Town Park is set to reopen after a substantial renovation process. In celebration, the Visitor Information Center will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, June 24, from 3-5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and the community is invited to explore the remodeled Old Town Hall and Park.