By Christina Holbrook, Summit Daily
Looking for that special someone who enjoys the great outdoors? If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you’re in luck. Loveland Ski Area will host Chairlift Speed Dating on Saturday.
It’s the brainchild of entrepreneur Mike Keshian, a 2004 graduate of Colorado Mountain College and the creator of Luvbyrd.com. He was inspired by a similar event called “The Twist of Love” in Crested Butte.
Luvbyrd allows people to filter potential matches by favorite outdoor activity, ability level and age. So if you’re an expert rider or skier you’ll find someone who can keep up when you head out of bounds; and likewise, if you’re a beginner, you’ll find a match where no one gets left behind.
Saturday lift tickets purchased online through Luvbyrd.com cost $48, which includes free beer. Registration for Chairlift Speed Dating begins at 9 a.m. with couples being paired up on the chairlift by 10 a.m. There’s an afternoon social hour planned at Loveland’s lodge, complete with raffle of gear and a two-night stay at Vail Bunkhouse.
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