Developers are pitching a private ski resort for the 0.01%. Locals fear it could take a wrecking ball to the Western way of life
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By The Independent
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Developers are pitching a private ski resort for the 0.01%. Locals fear it could take a wrecking ball to the Western way of life
Exclusive: A powerful developer with global reach plans to open its latest private community for the ultra-wealthy near a Colorado ski town known for wholesome winter carnivals and rodeo. If the luxurious resort goes ahead, some fear the community's centuries-old ranching culture could be lost forever, Emma Meyer and Rhian Lubin report