A Ski Resort On Pikes Peak?
A Ski Resort On Pikes Peak? Save Email Print
Posted: 11:27 AM Feb 21, 2008
Last Updated: 6:44 AM Feb 22, 2008
Reporter: Lauri Martin
Email Address: lmartin@kktv11news.com

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Could Pike's Peak be the next ski resort? If one local man's 50 year long dream comes true, it will.

There are still a lot of details to be worked out. First, the land owner, Harvey Carter, has to sell his property to a developer. He owns 320 acres on the west side of Pikes Peak.

"I already have 6 ski trails cut," Carter said. He’s turned some of his property into his own ski mountain. He hopes of growing it into a resort.

“I learned to ski on Pikes Peak," said Carter. From 1939-1984, the north side of the mountain had a few ski runs, but trail maintenance was costly and snow was sparse at times.

The west side apparently gets more snow, about 10-12 feet of fresh powder every year.

A one lane dirt road makes getting to the proposed resort is difficult. The U.S. Forest Service said if the idea is approved, they'll have to widen it.

"I think it’ll be great to have in our backyard,” Jim Rhea said. He runs a ranch nearby. He said he wouldn't mind the added traffic heading to the slopes.

“I think it’s great for the community. We won't have to commute."

Teller County Commissioners also have to give the thumb’s up before any kind of building can start.

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Posted by: TEE Location: DIVIDE on May 21, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I SPOKE TO MR. CARTER TODAY HE IS A GREAT CARETAKER OF THAT LAND AND ROAD NEAR THE CRAGGS. YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND HIM BACK THERE CLEAN UP TRASH AFTER LONG CAMPING WEEKENDS. GOOD LUCK MR: CARTER.

Posted by: Erica Location: Littleton on Apr 17, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Oh great. The last thing Colorado needs is more tourists and homes. Not only would this prove frustrating for the locals, but it will also be damaging to the environment.

Posted by: Boarder Location: springs on Apr 4, 2008 at 07:19 PM
I hope it goed through too, I would go for sure! I already board the peak off the highway on the old ski runs and the devils playground bowl.

Posted by: Jeff Location: Castle Rock and Victor on Feb 22, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I hope the proposed Ski area goes through. The area is beautiful and it will remain small enough to not effect the appearance much. It will be great to be able to go to an area away from I-70 and all that congestion. I wish the best to both the buyer and seller.

Posted by: Ski Bunny Location: C/S on Feb 22, 2008 at 05:32 AM
It won't work. The access isn't worth the hassle. Sorry!