The popularity of ice skating has skyrocketed in some of Colorado's mountain communities, increasing the demand on local rinks. A community-led effort to build a third sheet of ice in Eagle County is racing toward its fundraising goal as local rinks struggle to meet demand after a downtown facility went offline for renovations.

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Organizers say the seasonal "Rodeo Rink," a semi-permanent, covered ice sheet on county land, will relieve pressure on the valley's current lone full-time rink and keep ice accessible for youth hockey, figure skating and adult leagues when it opens this fall. The Vail Mountaineers' campaign lists a $925,000 fundraising target to buy the tent that will house the rink, ice mats, dasher boards, a Zamboni and other infrastructure.

Katie Santambrogio, campaign dir

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