If you're not from Colorado, winter here can sound intimidating. Snow. Mountains. Cold. But the reality of living through winter in Colorado Springs is very different than what most people picture.
Yes, we get snow.
No, it's not the kind of winter that shuts your life down for months.
Here's what winter actually looks like.
Colorado Springs does get snowstorms, but one of the biggest surprises for newcomers is how quickly it melts.
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It's very common to get snow one day and see dry roads and sidewalks the next. This isn't a place where snow piles up and lingers for weeks at a time.
Winter here is bright.
Even on...
The Wild West comes alive this summer as the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo returns to Colorado Springs, July 8–12, 2025! With over $1 million in payouts and the top competitors from the PRCA's U.S. and Canadian Circuits (plus Mexico's best), this is one of the most thrilling rodeos in the nation. But the excitement doesn't stop at the arena gates—this is a full-on Western experience you won't want to miss.
The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been entertaining and inspiring rodeo fans for nearly 90 years. Rooted in community and patriotism, t...