Over the River Update
Artist Christo’s Over the River Project has generated much interest and debate in and around Salida. Over a 20 year period, Christo has spend $11 million and countless hours on meetings and permit applications. This long drawn out process may be coming to an end. With most permits lined up, environmental impact studies completed, and [...]
The Salida Triathlon
September 3-4, 2011 – The Tenderfoot Tri/Duathlon This two day event features an adult duathlon and triathlon on Saturday and a kids Triathlon on Sunday. The triathlon action all takes place at the Salida Pool, starting with a 1000m swim, folowed by a 24 mile bike ride and finishing at the pool with a 7 [...]
Salida Hosts the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
August 22-28, 2011 – 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge The Pro Challenge is a new entry in the Professional Cycling schedule. There are 16 professional teams with 128 riders already committed to the 2011 race. This is a great opportunity for cycling fans to see the best racers in the world, ride on a very [...]
Amazing Salida Railroad Photos
As most visitors know, Salida was originally a railroad town. In the early years, the Arkansas River Valley was home to a large number of mines. Most raw or finished materials were shipped out by rail. Salida was the rail hub for the valley around 1890 and later. Thanks to the RR Picture Archives, we [...]
The Monarch Crest Crank
August 21, 2011 – The Monarch Crest Crank The 13th Annual Monarch Crest Crank is a fundraising ride for the Chaffee County Alliance Against Domestic Abuse (AADA). This year, riders will have a choice of rides. For avid mountain bikers, they can choose the Monarch Crest Trail, one of America’s Best high altitude Single track [...]
5 Best Restaurants in Salida
Of course something as subjective as the best restaurant in Salida is all opinion. There are dozens of restaurants in and around Salida, most of them very good. You can almost NOT go wrong with any of them. If you have only a day or two for your Salida stay, I can promise you any [...]
The Salida Classic – bike races
July 29 – 31, 2011 – The Salida Classic bike races. Formerly known as the Salida Omnium, the three day bike race extravaganza shows off a wide range of bike racing types. Starting with an 8 mile time trial race on Friday. Continuing on Saturday with a Criterium race around downtown Salida. This is a [...]
Salida Free Wi-Fi Locations
Salida has lots of places to go for internet access. Some are convenient and free, others not so much. Here are a few nice spots to get online in Salida.
The 63rd Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival
June 16 – 19, 2011 , Salida Colorado hosts The 63rd Annual New Belgium FIBArk Whitewater Festival. One of the biggest events in Salida, this whitewater festival takes place during high water on the Arkansas River. Some of the best Kayaing, Rafting and Conoeing comepeitors in the nation. Four days of everything river. All events [...]
Great snow at Monarch – June 5, 2011
Great conditions in the high country, even in June! While Salida has great rafting, hiking and mountain biking in town, the snow is still great up high.