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Listen in as members of the Visit COS team talk about our destination's efforts to improve accessibility.

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As the owner of the only food tour business in Colorado Springs, Samantha Wood knows the food and beverage scene like the back of her hand. What started as a family business in 2010 has flourished into an opportunity to tell the story of Colorado Springs through food and beverage.

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Don Sanborn's family has been a major part of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for more than 60 years. Don's father was both a mechanic and competitor, as was his uncle Nick. Sanborn now is president of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Historical Association as well as a member of the Pikes Peak AdAMan Club. He is joined by the new Executive Director of the Hill Climb, Melissa Eickoff, who has a rich history in the racing world as well.

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Adam Vernon started Colorado Ski Furniture out of his garage in small town Manitou Springs. 16 years later, his team of over 25 staff members is crafting high-quality, custom furniture for customers ranging from locals to famous celebrities. Tune into this episode of Peak Into COS and learn how Adam and his General Manager Julian take memories and make them useful instead of collecting dust.

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Christine Malmborg traded the stress of working at a tech start-up in California for a life centered around self-care here in Colorado. After experiencing traumatic life events, she was called to practice yoga and eventually started her own business teaching stand-up paddle board yoga.

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During a year of traveling, Bobby Mikulas and his wife Brooke and best friend Nate learned the tricks and secrets to great travel. Enter: Kinship Landing. Inspired by the power of a warm welcome, Kinship Landing is a boutique hotel with a goal of being a place to land after a day of adventures.

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Josh Franklin and John Wolfe never dreamt of opening a gay bar - let alone a gay bar in Downtown Colorado Springs. But after the COVID-19 pandemic put their Broadway careers on hold, the couple returned to Josh's home town and shortly after, ICONs was born. Listen in as they discuss the process of opening a bar in the middle of a pandemic and the importance of safe and warm spaces.

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One of the first City for Champions projects to open, the Hybl Center at UCCS is a one-of-a-kind sports medicine facility. Whether someone's recovering from an injury or looking to improve their golf swing, the staff at the Hybl Center can help. Listen as Chris Valentine talks about the unique offerings and opportunities it offers locals and visitors alike.

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No one goes outside to have a bad day. For Gillian Rossi, Park Ranger Supervisor and Leave No Trace Master Educator, that's something to live by. Leave No Trace ensures we keep our trails and open spaces beautiful for years to come. Learn more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and outdoor tips on this episode of Peak Into COS.

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Listen in as members of the Visit COS team talk about their favorite places to take their significant other, visiting family or friends! Whether you're looking for somewhere to grab drinks or an adventerous outing, we've got you covered.

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