Welcome to The Next Summit! I'm Alex Derr.
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Here’s Why Driving to the Mountains Right Now Is a Bad Idea
Over the past 72 hours, many of the mountainous regions in the Western US have declared some kind of Shelter-in-place order, encouraging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. In light of these developments,
How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke in Colorado
If you live in Colorado, take a glance out your window. There’s a strong chance you’ll see and smell the smoke coming from multiple large wildfires burning currently in the state. While the fires have
Colorado Rocky Mountain Quotes | 24 Inspiring Sayings
When you think of Colorado, you can’t help but imagine the snow-capped peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains. Colorado today is so closely identified with this range, many people don’t know that the Mountains extend
