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Crystal Carnival Weekend is arriving in Leadville, the small, former mining town just a short drive from Denver. The rare festival happens only once a year and is the perfect time to witness one of Colorado’s strangest sports: Skijoring, where a skier is pulled by a horse, dog, or other animal over jumps, through rings, and other hurdles built down the streets of Leadville.⁠ ⁠ While you’re visiting, start your day with a caffeine boost at Zero Day Coffee (zerodayleadville). If you have the time, it’s also worth checking out a trail or two. Nestled at the base of Colorado’s two highest mountain peaks—Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert— Leadville offers scenic hiking trails for every activity level. Then, fuel up at High Mountain Pies (highmountainpies) for some of the best slices in the Rockies, and grab a drink at The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon (silverdollarleadville), the oldest operating watering hole of its kind.⁠ ⁠ Find the full guide to Leadville at the link in our bio. Who’s planning...

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