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Innovative backcountry ski area near Kremmling will close 

Owners believe the lift-less concept was sound, but location was too far from Denver

Bluebird Backcountry, located near the east side of Rabbit Ears Pass, had a variety of terrain including slopes that were ideal for first-time backcountry skiers interesting in learning how to do it. It is closing permanently after three seasons for financial reasons. (Provided by Bluebird Backcountry)
Bluebird Backcountry, located near the east side of Rabbit Ears Pass, had a variety of terrain including slopes that were ideal for first-time backcountry skiers interesting in learning how to do it. It is closing permanently after three seasons for financial reasons. (Provided by Bluebird Backcountry)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 13 : Denver Post's John Meyer on Monday, January 13, 2014. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)
By | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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"We brought 19,000 skiers a ton of joy. We're really proud of what we built, and really sad to close it down."
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