The Outsider with Jason Blevins

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes a look at how the new tariffs could be a boon for Colorado’s secondhand market for outdoor gear. And, start planning now for those ski swaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses what he found while reporting on the number of skier deaths at Colorado resorts this season, and the balance of personal responsibility and why ski resorts don’t have to report deaths. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/02/colorado-ski-deaths-2024-25/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel has made it to the top of more than 30 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks and today she previews a May 21st event on “How to Safely Summit a 14ers” she is hosting in Colorado Springs. https://coloradosun.com/events/#summitsafely2025 https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest Promo code: COSunPodcast10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariffs enacted by President Trump are disrupting the global markets, and today Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how Colorado outdoor manufacturing companies are trying to find their way in the changing tides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a 13-year-old skier who is turning heads in southwestern Colorado, and Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about what separates him from other teen phenoms and the risks he's taking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the mounting concerns in Crested Butte about the future of the post office, which is supposed to be out of its current location early next year with no new location on deck. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/04/crested-butte-post-office-federal-government/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://coloradosun.com/2025/03/21/i70-closures-vail-fines/ Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down an especially rough winter along Interstate 70 and what local officials, state legislators and the trucking industry want to do to curtail the costly closures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the simmer frustrations with the Telluride ski area owner and his pushback against the Town of Mountain Village, which may use eminent domain for some of his land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read more about what you heard today: https://coloradosun.com/2025/03/06/arapahoe-basin-ikon-pass/ Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes a lap around the Colorado ski scene with Arapahoe Basin's access announcement, early peek at next season’s Ikon and Epic passes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes a winter tour of Lake County with new affordable options at history-rich Ski Cooper and the plan behind a ski-to cabin steeped in history off Fremont Pass.  friendsofchambermusic.com Promo Code: CHAMBERSUN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado high country finally got a big round of snow over the Presidents Day weekend, and Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has updates from around the Colorado ski scene, including the sale of Powderhorn, new contract for Crested Butte lift mechanics and more. https://coloradosun.com/author/jason-blevins/ coloradosun.com/love coloradosun.com/events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses a different approach to behavioral health in the Vail Valley and a new center opening soon to help mountain communities. Download our app: https://coloradosun.com/download-the-colorado-sun-app/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks back at his years covering the X Games and what Jeremy Bloom, the new boss of the event and one of Colorado’s greatest athletes, plans to do with X Games after it just finished its 24th year in Aspen. Giveaway: cosun.co/podcastgiveaway Become a member:  coloradosun.com/join Our intro music:  https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspac...

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how Wolf Creek ski area in southern Colorado has stayed fiercely independent the past 50 years under the Pitcher family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/10/park-city-ski-patrol-union-contract-wage-increase/   Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at how the resolution to the ski patroller strike in Park City, Utah, could affect patroller unions gaining steam at Colorado resorts. https://friendsofchambermusic.com/   Promo code: FCM30CS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down what Park City ski patroller strike means for Vail Resorts and for Colorado ski patrollers who have unionized.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks back at some of the top stories in the outdoors world and what to expect in 2025 from an industry that topped the $1 trillion mark.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Georgetown’s beloved Kneisel and Anderson grocery store, a family-run institution for over 140 years, is facing a turning point as the last generation of Anderson siblings considers its future. With deep ties to the town’s history and a reputation for Scandinavian specialties, the store’s closure reflects broader challenges for historic businesses in Colorado’...

https://coloradosun.com/2024/12/13/vail-resorts-pass-sales/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the tale of two ski groups — the grassroots effort to revive Cuchara ski area while Vail Resorts reports nearly $1 billion in accessible money thanks to preseason pass sales.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/12/04/gypsum-biomass-energy-plant-closed-wildfire-mitigation/   Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses the demise of the biomass plant, which turned forest waste into electricity in Eagle County, after it shut down and filed for bankruptcy.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the thinking behind the small town of Nederland wanting to purchase the nearby Eldora Mountain ski area.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has a preview for the 2024-25 ski season in Colorado, which unofficially kicks off this week with the Thanksgiving holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about what the second Trump administration could mean for outdoor issues in Colorado as part of our “Trump: Past and Future” series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at why voters said no to a ban on mountain lion hunting and what’s next for the groups that support a ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has an update on the Uinta Basin railway proposal as the sides get ready for oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.