Timber's Trails and Tales

Crested Butte – the story of

Crested Butte is known for its stunning views and stunning price. Let's take a look at this Colorado mountain town's economy and housing market.

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Durango Hot Springs gets $14 million makeover

When Trimble Hot Springs switched owners a few years ago, the massive makeover still underway is bringing in thousands of new people, becoming an economic driver for Durango.

Durango – the story of

Durango is a town alive with history coursing through each building. Surrounded by serene mountains and outdoor activities everywhere you look, how much does it cost to live in a place like this? Let's find out.

Crested Butte – the history behind

Crested Butte, a mountain town on the western slope of Colorado, is now known as a popular ski resort and tourist destination, and wildflower capitol of Colorado. But how did the town evolve into this point? Let's take a cinematic perspective on the story of how Crested Butte came to be.

Silverton – a mining history

Silverton was founded in the 1870's as a mining town. For over a century, Silverton's main economical driver was based on gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper. This is my cinematic take on the evolution of mining in Silverton.

Rifle – the story of

Let's take a look at the housing market and cost of living of Rifle, Colorado - how does it compare to us, and other towns on the western slope?

The crazy history of Aspen

Aspen, Colorado is a mountain town nestled in the elk mountains - but there's more than what meets the eye. Take a look at the timeline of Aspen, all the way from its founding in the 1800's.

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Ouray – the story of

Ouray is known for its rich mining history, old-timey downtown, and spectacular scenery. But what is Ouray like behind the veil of the bustle of tourists and shops? Let's take a look at the cost of living and housing market.

Moab – the story of

Moab, about an hour and a half from Grand Junction across the Colorado border in Utah, used to be a small blip on the map. But once the town traded in oil and gas for tourism and promotion of Arches National Park, it has become a driving force for Utah. But what does this tourist town look like behind the veil, for instance cost of living and the housing market? Let's take a look...

Delta – the story of

Delta, in between Grand Junction and Montrose, sits in the prairie and the desert. During covid, Delta saw a huge boom of people, as city-dwellers flocked to smaller towns. But what is caused it, and why is the growth starting to slow? Let's take a look at the housing market and cost of living while we're at it.

Vail – the story of

Vail, in between Glenwood Springs and Denver, is home to under 5,000 people. Most homeowners only live here part-time, but how are the full-time locals holding up? Let's take a look at what makes Vail so popular, so expensive, and a look into the housing market and economy.

Montrose – the story of

Montrose is a town south of Delta holding 20,000 residents, yet unlike Aspen or Telluride, that number continues to skyrocket, even after the covid boom.

Telluride and Aspen – the story of

Telluride and Aspen are two of the most notoriously expensive mountain towns in Colorado, and even the country. Let's take a look at the latest prices linked to the towns, from real estate to cost of living.