Planet Leadville

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

Filler ‘Er . . . Up, Up, & Away II 🛩️ As the community waits for an announcement on whether the annual 4th of July BBQ at the Leadville Airport will be taking place this year, this sleek Pilatus PC-12 NGX was spotted at Lake County’s Fixed-Based Operation on 6/17/2026. ✈️ The Swiss-built, single-engine turboprop is one of the most respected business and utility aircrafts in the world and can hold over 400 gallons of Jet-A fuel. Which would put the cost of filling this beauty up at more than $3,000! 💲Although, it’s worth noting that at 9,934 feet elevation, pilots often trade fuel for payload or performance when operating from the highest public-use airport in North America.
In other airport news, LXV may have found a new developer from its latest bid go-round for a new hangar. It’s the third iteration for solicitations in roughly the last year, as the County continues to actively pursue private investment at 👉 Did this latest bid flight result in a successful landing? 🚀 Stay tuned! - 🌎⭐️

06/19/2026

Short and sweet, with a treat 🛻🏎️ ☀️ Planet Leadville 🌎⭐️

06/19/2026

from four months ago! 🌎⭐️

atop Fremont Pass for a snowy drive home! ❄️🌎⭐️

06/18/2026

“Less than we thought it would be . . .” update from Turquoise Lake 6/17/2026 👀 Planet Leadville 🌎⭐️ interview with boat inspector at Matchless Boat Ramp 🚣

06/18/2026

“even more beautiful right now with wildflowers making their showy appearance” 🌺🌼 Many alpine bloomers are popping off ahead of schedule this year. 🪻🌸 Thanks to Photographer Scott Anderson & for this update on trail conditions. 💯 LINK in comments for full report👇

06/18/2026

Turquoise Lake featured on today’s Planet Leadville 🌎⭐️ . Yesterday, PL met with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Boat Inspector at Turquoise Lake to check on water levels 🌊 & see if closing of nearby reservoirs this summer has made an impact on boat traffic 🚣‍♂️ at this popular recreation area located 5 miles west of 👉please remember, the best way to show support - at no cost - is to like, share & comment! Thanks; it shows up on the backend, allowing these platforms to remain accessible to all.

06/18/2026

Rut-roh! 👀 'I would trade all the prize money for safety' – Top gravel pros voice concerns about mayhem with media vehicles, intersections and feed zones at LifeTime.Life cycling event. 🚵🚵‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️The Leadville Race Series organizers have made some changes this year due to 2025’s “course chaos,” but will it make a difference? 🧐 Join the conversation from Cyclingnews 🌎⭐️

Bigger isn't always better as The Traka, Unbound Gravel and Leadville among races with close calls due to course chaos

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

It's a summertime 💦 next reel in Planet Leadville 🌎⭐️ "Day Trippin' Leadville" series, highlighting budget friendly in area. 💯 Full playlist on PL's You Tube Channel