Bluebird Backcountry: Colorado's Liftless Ski Area Permanently Closes

Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado's liftless ski area, has announced its permanent closure due to a lack of fundraising support and the inability to sustain itself financially. Despite attracting over 19,000 visitors, the ski area struggled to find a capital partner and faced challenges being located far from its core customer base. Bluebird Backcountry, known for promoting backcountry learning and adventure, operated for three winters and aimed to provide a controlled safe environment for backcountry skiing. The closure highlights the difficulties faced by liftless ski areas in maintaining financial viability.