Visit Leadville - Twin Lakes: History, Adventure, and Community in Colorado’s High Country
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we’re taking you to the rugged heart of the Rockies as we sit down with Adam Ducharme, the Tourism Director for Visit Leadville- Twin Lakes in Lake County, Colorado. Adam joins us to share the rich tapestry of history, adventure, and community that defines this authentic mountain destination.
In this episode, Adam tells us what it’s like to live and breathe the high-altitude magic of Leadville—from the towering peaks of Mount Massive and Mount Elbert to the storied legacy of Camp Hale and the legendary 10th Mountain Division. You’ll hear colorful stories about historic mining booms and busts, vibrant community events like Leadville Boom Days and the famous Leadville 100 races, and hidden gems like the locally beloved Melanzana outdoor gear shop.
DISCUSSION
00:00 "Colorado's Highest Peaks & Camp Hale"
05:35 Rocky Scenic Byway Highlights
12:05 Leadville's Mild Summer Appeal
15:19 "Leadville 100: Thrilling Race Challenge"
17:26 Ski Cooper
19:38 Melanzana outdoor gear shop
25:40 Nordic Skiing and Destination Stewardship
28:42 Alpine Hiking: Safety and Mindset
32:25 Diverse Outdoor Activities Available
34:39 Trail Access and Conditions Guide
39:26 Leadville's Dark Sky attraction
41:09 Colorado Silver Boom History
45:58 Treeline's New Spot: "Before and After"
53:00 Birth of the Leadville 100
ATTRACTIONS
Leadville Ski Joring - https://www.leadvilleskijoring.com/
Trails - https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/trails/
The 10th Mountain Division Memorial - https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/listing/10th-mountain-division-memorial/
CONNECT WITH LEADVILLE-TWIN LAKES
To learn more about Leadville-Twin Lakes in CO, check out their website at https://leadvilletwinlakes.com or on these social sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitLeadville
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitleadville
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KEYWORDS
Leadville-Twin Lakes, Tourism, Visit Leadville, Leadville 100, Endurance Racing, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast
#Leadville-Twin Lakes #Tourism #visitleadville #Leadville100 #EnduranceRacing #OutdoorAdventureSeries #Podcast
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