Just got back from Leadville, one of my favorite towns in CO. Bittersweet article as Leadville should prosper because it's a great place. I just hope it doesn't become pretentious like all other resort towns. 

Also, Ski Cooper sucks. Definitely do not go there. Please, go somewhere else because the the ability to get on a ski lift without waiting and paying for a lift ticket that doesn't require a second mortgage is total nonsense. It's not skiing if you can't wait in line and pay a lot of money. Please go to Summit County to ski and leave Cooper alone!