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The Outsider with Jason Blevins
Playlist by The Daily Sun-UpVeteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.129 clip(s) in playlist
Taxable sales are down in Colorado ski towns. Here's why.
Every year, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins tracks winter and summer taxable sales in 18 large and small mountain towns near ski areas. Today, Jason looks at the recently calculated numbers for the November-through-April stretch of the 2025-26 winter and what he found out. Misery tickets: bit…
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Colorado tourism starting to stall
Today, outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the 2025 Colorado tourism report and how despite record numbers of visitors and spending, there are concerns about a slowdown and what a rough 2026 could mean. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/colorado-sees-record-year-for-tourism/
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What’s happening with Sweetwater Lake?
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has updates on plans to turn Sweetwater Lake in remote Garfield County into a recreation area in a partnership with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/24/sweetwater-lake-forest-service-study/ Mise…
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Too much poop in the Colorado high country
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the growing concerns around hikers relieving themselves in the Colorado mountains and how federal cuts to the Forest Service could mean “wag bags” will have an even greater role in keeping the lands clean.
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Colorado's outdoor community finding a singular voice
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how those who enjoy the outdoors are flexing their collective muscle to have a say in politics related to the trillion-dollar industry, from the local level to D.C. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/boulder-open-space-limit-mountain-bikes/
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More folks getting outside, but Colorado summer comes with warnings this year
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfire…
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Vail Resorts stock sees unexpected jump. Why?
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the recent one-day spike in the stock price for Vail Resorts shares and how the company's leader is responding. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/26/takeover-reports-vail-resorts-stock/
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For some Colorado outdoor businesses, Rural Is Rad
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the “Rural Is Rad” collective of Colorado outdoor companies working together to promote their rural Colorado roots around the world while staying grounded in their smaller communities. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/
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Boulder County looks at idea to limit mountain bike access on some trails
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/
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Shocking Colorado skier visitation numbers; Utah billionaire challenging Vail Resorts
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has a look at the final and shocking Colorado skier visits data from the rough season and also why Utah’s richest resident is poking Vail Resorts to sell him Park City resort. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/colorado-skier-visits-collapse-2025-26/ ht…
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