Curtis Bova has worked at hotels and resorts around the world and the Pikes Peak Region and is now the General Manager at the newly opened Hotel Polaris. Designed to be an extension and a complement to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hotel Polaris honors our service men and women in ways both big and small. With intentional design, six food and beverage outlets and three interactive flight simulators, the hotel offers groups, vacationers and locals an experience they won’t forget. Listen in as we discuss opening Hotel Polaris and the tremendous growth in Northern Colorado Springs. 

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Rochelle Janecek discovered the gift of salt cave therapy back in 2019 and knew she needed to bring it here to Colorado Springs. Now six months post-opening Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center, Ro has brought her wellness dream to life. Learn about her journey discovering salt therapy and the many reasons adventurers can benefit from building some rejuvenation time into their itineraries.

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Brandon Mantz moved to Colorado in 2018 excited about building a lifestyle focused on health, fitness and adventure. Just two months later, he was in a skiing accident resulting in complete spinal cord compression. Coming up on his 6 year “lifeiversary” since his accident, Brandon is an adaptive athlete and has a new perspective on travel, accessibility and outdoor adventure from a seated lens. Hear about his journey with accessible travel and what it was like for him to visit Colorado Springs. It’s all coming up on this episode of Peak Into COS.  

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Dianne Hartshorn has had a love for cemeteries from a young age. With a passion and curiosity surrounding history, she founded Evergreen Heritage with the intent of helping to care for the cemetery and to preserve the stories within. From Helen Hunt Jackson to William Jackson Palmer, key players in the history and development of the Pikes Peak Region are laid to rest just inside the gates. Whether you’re a ‘cemetery tourist’ or just a history enthusiast, there are legendary stories at Evergreen Cemetery. It’s all coming up on this episode of Peak Into COS.  

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When Kent Sturman came to Colorado Springs to run the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, it wasn’t his first rodeo. Born and raised on a ranch in Wyoming, the Western rodeo culture has surrounded him since the beginning. While he never imagined himself as a museum director, he quickly found his passion for preserving and honoring the athleticism and accolades of American cowboys (and girls!). Tune in to learn about Kent’s journey and the rich history of rodeo in Colorado Springs.

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A thriving arts & culture scene creates a thriving community. Whether it's a film festival, the opera or a new culinary experience, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region works diligently to cultivate and promote creative opportunities for visitors and locals alike to enjoy. Listen in as Angela Seals and Dylan Craddock discuss Arts Month, the importance of arts and culture for a destination and their favorite places to enjoy creativity around the region. 

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From a band kid to the President of the Philharmonic, Nathan Newbrough has always been passionate about music. Over the last 16 years he has propelled the Colorado Springs Philharmonic into a cornerstone of the community. With a focus on philanthropy and community engagement, they encourage symphony fans new and old to immerse themselves in the magic of live music. Learn more about his journey and the flourishing Colorado Springs arts community on this episode of Peak Into COS.

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Listen in as Kate chats with one of the Visitor Information Specialists at Visit COS - Doris McCraw. As the resident office historian, Doris has spent the last 20 years researching, writing about and reeancting Colorado Springs history. 

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As a pioneer in the Colorado Springs music scene, Amy Whitesell has truly made her mark on live music in the Pikes Peak Region.  She worked closely with local artists and entrepreneurs to launch the Pikes Peak Blues Community, the Meadow Grass Music Festival and now Blues on the Mesa, she believes strongly in the power of local, accessible music for a community.

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From the beaches of Miami to the mountains of Colorado, Flip and Maritza Aguilera fell in love with Colorado Springs on their first visit. What was once a personal mission to find the best chicken wings, soon turned into the Best of the West Wing Fest - a chance to cast your vote for the best wings in town, test your spice tolerance and enjoy a day of festivities with the whole family. Learn all about the festival as well as the vibrant Colorado Springs food scene on this episode of Peak Into COS. 

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