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 shares 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

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