SPECIAL EVENTS

The giant headframes that remain as ghosts of 1890's gold mining days will again light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek again this holiday season. These unique mining artifacts, also called gallus frames by local miners, are one-of-a-kind remnants of the gold rush era.
Holiday ornaments, some as large as 20 feet tall, will be lit against the starry night skies of the Victor and Cripple Creek! The mines that will be lighted on the Victor side include the Vindicator, Portland I, Theresa, Ajax, all new rope lighted American Eagles, and Wedge. Santa will light up Highway 67 into Victor from Cripple Creek and the Cresson in Victor will be in style with all new running lights on the sheave wheel.
Gold Camp Christmas signs on the Valley Fill Facility at CC&V Mine operations and on Battle Mountain above Victor will be lit as well. On the Cripple Creek side of the mountain, look for decorations on the Anchoria Leland, all new rope lighted Vulcano, Hoosier, Gold Sovereign, and a star on Globe Hill. The best views are from Highway 67, Teller County Road 81 and 83, weather permitting.
A self-guided driving tour map will be available at the Victor Hotel at 4th & Victor Avenue as well as the Cripple Creek Welcome Center and online at victorcolorado.com.