Malta, Colorado · A Community Vision

Honoring Our Heritage.
Shaping Our Future.

Beneath Mt. Massive, a thoughtful vision is taking shape—one that respects Malta's history and natural landscape while exploring new opportunities for outdoor recreation, hospitality, and community life.

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A preliminary concept for community discussion · Your perspective matters

Mt. Massive · Original project photograph
✦ Local Heritage♧ Land & Nature❄ Outdoor Recreation↗ Community Opportunity
Past · Present · Future

The land is
the treasure.

Malta's story began with the railroads and the search for opportunity. Its next chapter can honor that heritage while protecting what makes this landscape exceptional.

Our early vision connects conservation, outdoor recreation, heritage tourism and carefully scaled hospitality—creating a place to experience, and a reason to return.

01

Preserve

Honor natural landscapes and local history.

02

Connect

Link people, trails, rail heritage and mountain towns.

03

Experience

Celebrate outdoor recreation in every season.

04

Belong

Build community participation from the beginning.

Opportunities Worth Exploring

A Vision Rooted in Place.

Potential new experiences that could complement Malta's character, support local activity, and invite people to enjoy the mountains responsibly.

01 / Outdoor Recreation

Malta Mesa Ski Club

A community-centered concept for cross-country skiing, nature trails, and four-season outdoor enjoyment.

02 / Thoughtful Hospitality

Mt. Massive Resort & Cabins

Exploring a modestly scaled approach to overnight stays, mountain views, and welcoming gathering places.

03 / Wellbeing

Wellness & Renewal

Potential restorative experiences inspired by the mountain landscape, quiet surroundings, and connection with nature.

These are early-stage concepts for discussion, not approved facilities or available reservations. Site planning, feasibility, and public processes would follow.
Stories on Film · The Collection

Two Maltas. One Conversation.

Two landscapes, two histories, one name. Select a film to begin the journey.

Films open in a new tab for viewing. The artwork is illustrative; select a film to watch the original video.

Malta Mesa Ski Club

Find your place
in the mountains.

A gathering place for people interested in cross-country skiing, outdoor recreation, and the future of Malta.

Steve has proposed an annual club membership of $25. This registration preview shows the information and steps members will use once the enrollment and payment system is ready.

Three cross-country skiers gliding down a snow-covered Nordic trail below the broad Mount Massive skyline
Imagine winters spent together on the trails beneath Mt. Massive. Illustrative concept image.
Malta Mesa Ski Club

Membership Registration

Please review this proposed membership form. Enrollment is not yet open.

Membership Dues: $25

Credit-card payment will be added through a secure checkout after EverGreen sets up its payment account.

Credit-card checkout · Coming soon

Liability release — members will need to review and accept the official release before payment. The document is pending from Steve.

Preview only — this form does not submit or store information, collect payment, or enroll members.
More to Discover

One Place. Many Possibilities.

Beyond the retreat experience, the broader vision celebrates Malta's heritage and the outdoor life of Lake County.

Older hikers and cyclists enjoying a summer mountain trail below a broad Sawatch Range skyline
01 / ALL SEASONS

Trail Connections

Explore opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling and skiing through the region's remarkable landscapes.

Concept visualization of a future passenger train crossing a golden Colorado valley beneath Mount Massive
02 / HERITAGE

Rail & Village

Celebrate the historic Tennessee Pass rail corridor and explore possibilities for future passenger connections and a welcoming village center.

Elk grazing in a protected-looking autumn alpine meadow beside a creek with mountains in the distance
03 / NATURE

Land & Legacy

Protect Malta's natural character as new opportunities are explored with the community.

Images in this section are illustrative concepts, not photographs of approved Malta facilities, a proposed rail alignment, or documented wildlife at the property.

A Community Conversation

The next chapter begins
with listening.

We welcome local perspectives and constructive participation as the vision for Malta continues to develop.

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