Matchless Mountain Lodge Guidebook
Sightseeing
Five miles west of Leadville. In the summer, great for fishing, kayaking, paddle-boards, boating, biking or sitting on the beach. This lake is ideal for fishing with rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout.
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Turquoise Lake
Five miles west of Leadville. In the summer, great for fishing, kayaking, paddle-boards, boating, biking or sitting on the beach. This lake is ideal for fishing with rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout.
Ski Cooper is an Alpine Ski Resort and promotes themself as a family friendly resort based on affordable lift tickets and accessibility but they also have Cat skiing available for the more experienced back country skiers.
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Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29Ski Cooper is an Alpine Ski Resort and promotes themself as a family friendly resort based on affordable lift tickets and accessibility but they also have Cat skiing available for the more experienced back country skiers.
This tubing and sledding hill is seasonal and open from December through March. Tubing rentals are available or bring your sled for free sledding.
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Dutch Henri Tubing Hill
999 US-24This tubing and sledding hill is seasonal and open from December through March. Tubing rentals are available or bring your sled for free sledding.
Mount Elbert is the highest point in the State of Colorado, at 14,400 feet. Trailhead entrance just outside of Leadville, CO.
Mount Elbert Southeast Trailhead
10464 CO-82Mount Elbert is the highest point in the State of Colorado, at 14,400 feet. Trailhead entrance just outside of Leadville, CO.
Copper Mountain is approximately 25-35 minutes from Leadville weather dependent. Copper is known for 2,500 acres of naturally divided terrain with a wide variety of runs for beginners to expert skiers/snowboarders.
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Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain is approximately 25-35 minutes from Leadville weather dependent. Copper is known for 2,500 acres of naturally divided terrain with a wide variety of runs for beginners to expert skiers/snowboarders.
Food scene
Great local pizza joint. We love the Margherita Pizza. The menu also includes: calzones and sandwiches. Order in advance for carry out or put in your name early and walk around. This is a popular place.
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High Mountain Pies
115 W 4th StGreat local pizza joint. We love the Margherita Pizza. The menu also includes: calzones and sandwiches. Order in advance for carry out or put in your name early and walk around. This is a popular place.
At Buchi, passion is the most important ingredient, and they hope to bring you a memorable experience with every bite (and sip). Their Cuban coffee is deliciously sweet and their pressed sandwiches will likely take you right back to Havana!
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Buchi Cafe Cubano
401 Harrison AveAt Buchi, passion is the most important ingredient, and they hope to bring you a memorable experience with every bite (and sip). Their Cuban coffee is deliciously sweet and their pressed sandwiches will likely take you right back to Havana!
This classic American café uses organic, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible to create delicious plates that feed your soul after your mountain adventures. Think local mountain vibe meets metropolitan quality. Also, have patio seating, bar and craft brews.
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Tennessee Pass Cafe
222 Harrison AveThis classic American café uses organic, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible to create delicious plates that feed your soul after your mountain adventures. Think local mountain vibe meets metropolitan quality. Also, have patio seating, bar and craft brews.
Two Mile Brewing Co
101 Harrison AveIt’s the highest brewery in North America with some awesome pub grub to boot!
If you’re looking for something off of Harrison Ave., you might consider taking the one-mile hike to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse. This backcountry gem serves lunch and dinner, but note that it is by reservation only.
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Tennessee Pass Cookhouse
E. Tennessee RdIf you’re looking for something off of Harrison Ave., you might consider taking the one-mile hike to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse. This backcountry gem serves lunch and dinner, but note that it is by reservation only.
This is a great breakfast and lunch spot, known for their pastries.
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Cookies with Altitude
615 Harrison AveThis is a great breakfast and lunch spot, known for their pastries.
This specialty coffee roaster & coffee shop is committed to establishing direct trade relationships with coffee farmers around the world. Their drip is self-served on an honor system and comes with a free refill if you use the same cup. They’re also well known for their breakfast burritos.
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City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
508 Harrison AveThis specialty coffee roaster & coffee shop is committed to establishing direct trade relationships with coffee farmers around the world. Their drip is self-served on an honor system and comes with a free refill if you use the same cup. They’re also well known for their breakfast burritos.
Safeway
1008 Summit BlvdColorado grocery store.
City/town information
Leadville is the highest unincorporated city elevation wise in North America at 10,200 feet. Residents of this city enjoy the outdoor lifestyle during all seasons.
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Leadville
Leadville is the highest unincorporated city elevation wise in North America at 10,200 feet. Residents of this city enjoy the outdoor lifestyle during all seasons.
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Frasi utili
High Altitude
It is important to understand and anticipate the potential of altitude sickness. It is estimated that nearly half the visitors from lower elevations may experience some form of altitude illness. Symptoms include fatigue, decreased appetite, shortness of breath with minimal exertion, nausea, headache, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms are often worse the second day at altitude but resolve soon after. Aspirin or ibuprofen often provide relief. Tips: Drink lots of Water, Rest and be careful while drinking alcohol make sure to also drink water.
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Pack for outdoor adventures
No matter what season you visit Leadville, make sure you pack layers which include coats, sweatshirts and pants. The nights and early mornings can be cooler in the mountains.
Recommended footwear: sneakers, hiking boots and winter boots.
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Book Outdoor Adventures in Advance
Make sure to book your outdoor adventures in advance, whether you decide to enjoy a guided tour hiking, snowshoeing, biking, snowmobiling, UTV or ATV, fishing or renting equipment.