Winter Whiteout
- Created: 19 January 2019 19 January 2019
https://www.lakecity.com/calendar-of-events/winter-whiteout
Highlights Include:
January 26: Lake San Cristobal Pond Hockey
February 2: Dual Slalom Ski Race
February 9: Lake City Ice Climbing Festival
February 10: Snowshoe Race
February 16: Lake City Ice Fishing Derby
February 23: Platinum Paddle Pond Hockey Tourney
February 23: Lake San Cristobal Brew-ski
March 2: Matt Milski Memorial Ski Race
West of 105 names Lake City Top 12
- Created: 18 January 2019 18 January 2019
Lake City is number 5 on this list of "alternative" mountain towns to visit this winter.
"Millions of visitors and residents hit the slopes in Colorado throughout the #winter, but if you're looking for a break from #ski towns this season, or just want to discover somewhere new, we rounded up a dozen alternative options. Whether they are nestled at the base of a mountain or right in them, these are some of our favorite places to get away from it all this winter."
12 'Alternative' Colorado Mountain Towns to Visit This Winter
National Spotlight for Ice Climbs
- Created: 17 January 2019 17 January 2019
The National Main Street Center featured Lake City in their Community Spotlight this month!
It's just you and the ice at the Lake City Ice Wall. This big beautiful blue ice covered wall boasts 10-15 routes and is located just a block away from historic Lake City, Colorado. Read more about ice climbing in this Main Street Community
Photo credit: Benjamin Hake
Photo Credit Jamie Turrentine
Rose Lime Kiln
- Created: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
The Hinsdale County Historical Society (thanks to Shawna Shidler and Grant Houston) wrote a grant to purchase the Rose Lime Kiln property above Capitol City. We have received notice of grant award! This grant will be matched with funds from the Bureau of Land Management (thanks, Liz Francisco!) to purchase the private property as a heritage tourism site. The Rose Lime Kiln and Henson Creek Chimney is surrounded by BLM land and plans will be made for further interpretation and stabilization on this iconic site. Yay!! Another legacy project for generations to come :)
Special thanks to Tim Stroh, Korbin Pugh, and Michael Owen at the State Historic Fund for your work in our region!
Christmas Trees, Open Houses and Christmas in Lake City!
- Created: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Happy holidays from the Chamber and DIRT!
The 2018 Old-Fashioned Holiday Calendar (jam-packed with fun events for all) is available on-line or paper copies can be picked up around town or at the Visitor’s Center.
Christmas Trees available for sale at the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy’s land donated by the Moseley family – December 1st and December 9th from 11 to 2 pm (plus hot chocolate!) or call Camille Richard at 970-944-5382.
Tuesday night is TRIVIA NIGHT at the Lake City Brewery beginning at 6 pm.
Thursday night enjoy Open Houses at Public Health, the Town of Lake City’s offices, Community Banks of Colorado, and the John Wagner Public Library. Childcare provided at the Armory.
Friday night is Linda Downs scarf class at the Arts Center (sign up today).
Saturday is Christmas in Lake City – cookie and little tree auction, treats in businesses, Santa at Tis the Season, holiday crafts for kids, weenie roast and Reindeer Games and a Fruit Cake Toss in the park, a light parade, the Town Tree Lighting, followed by a sing-along – check out the full schedule.
Thirty businesses are participating in the Missing Mistletoe program – pick up your punch cards at businesses or more copies are available at the Visitor Center. Return completed cards to be entered in two drawings for baskets of local goodies.
Funding for the 2018 calendar comes from business sponsorships and the Hinsdale County Lodging Tax funds awarded to the Main Street program. Lake City DIRT is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to preserving and enhancing Lake City’s historic and commercial district. More information about our Main Street program can be found at www.lakecitydirt.com