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Trailblazer Broadband Launch Event Photo Gallery

Thank you to everyone who joined the Town of Estes Park Power & Communications for our launch of the Trailblazer Broadband brand! 

Trailblazer Broadband Launch Event Team Logo Reveal
Young People Enjoying Themselves at the Trailblazer Broadband Kickoff
Group of Men Socializing About Technology of Trailblazer Broadband at the Launch Event
Special Musical Guest on the Stage at the Trailblazer Broadband Launch Event
Man Having a Playful Discussion with Two Little Boys at Trailblazer Broadband Launch
Pure Joy on Little Boy's Face While Being in a Tractor at Trailblazer Broadband Event.
A Father Teaching His Son How to Use Machine
Man in a Blue Shirt Standing in Front of Poster at Trailblazer Broadband Launch Event.
A group of smiling adults and children pose together indoors. They are in front of a display with safety-themed posters. One woman is holding a baby, and a girl holds a cookie. Everyone looks happy.
A woman and man in period costumes stand in front of a vintage exhibit. She wears a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned skirt; he has a gray beard and a cane. Behind them, a vintage lamp, a coat, and old photos are displayed on a table with a lace cloth.
A man in a white shirt stands smiling at an event. Behind him is a large circular display with the text "Trail Blazer Broadband" and "Connecting Our Community." A banner with the same logo is visible below.
A person in a white shirt gestures toward a lit sign that reads "Trail Blazer Broadband: Connecting Our Community." The background features a large blue circular display with circular patterns.
A man in a blue shirt with a name tag stands indoors, facing the camera. The background is softly blurred, showing people seated at tables and a vehicle, suggesting a casual or social event setting.
A couple sits together at a table, smiling and enjoying live music performed by a band on stage. The background is decorated with circular blue lights, and the band members are playing various instruments.
Three women in denim shirts stand smiling in front of a "Trail Blazer Broadband" backdrop with blue circular lights.
A person in a costume with a red cap stands at a podium, appearing to salute. The backdrop features the "Trail Blazer Broadband" logo with the tagline "Connecting Our Community" in bright lights.
Two people are on stage at an event with a large "Trailblazer Broadband" sign in the background. One person wears a baseball cap and speaks at a podium, while the other, facing away, receives something. The stage is lit in blue.
Four people in blue work shirts stand in front of a utility truck labeled "Power & Communications." A table in front displays various tools and equipment related to electrical work.
A man in a cap looks at a large projected logo featuring a tree and the letters "EP" against a background of illuminated blue circles.
A man works on electronic equipment displayed on a table at an indoor event. There are wires and devices connected, with construction machinery visible in the background. The setting has a tech-focused atmosphere.
Close-up of fiber installation equipment with rollers and metal components in the foreground. A van with "Installation & Fiber Demo" written in blue letters is visible in the background. Various cables are also present.
A woman in a vintage hat and patterned skirt smiles and gestures while holding a pamphlet. She is speaking to a man in a pink shirt and cap, who is holding a paper with images. They are indoors with a table and framed pictures nearby.
A group of men in matching blue shirts stand behind a table with tools and equipment, speaking to older men holding papers. The setting appears to be a trade show or demonstration event with others in the background.
A man in a blue shirt demonstrates an insulated pipe system to a small group of people at an exhibition. Attendees hold brochures and engage intently, with a vibrant and informative atmosphere.
A group of people stand in front of a van with "Backbone" written on it. They are engaged in conversation, wearing casual clothing. Equipment and blue boxes are visible nearby, with a blue-lit curtain in the background.

Estes Park Trailblazes New Muni Fiber Broadband Service in Colorado

Article posted on Wed, October 9, 2019 by Sayidali Moalim of Community Networks:

After five years of planning, meetings, and overcoming obstacles, the town of Estes Park has officially launched its Trailblazer Broadband Internet service to pilot neighborhoods.

Necessity is the Mother of Invention

The Broadband journey started back 2015 when the residents of Estes Park experienced catastrophic outages due to ice and flooding which led to long telecommunications outages. It bacame obvious to community leaders that the town needed a different solution that entailed reliability and redundancy, not available from the incumbent provider. The city held a referendum and with the support of 92 percent of those voting, the town of Estes Park opted out of SB 152.

Fast, Affordable, Reliable Connectivity for Residents and Tourists

Estes Park, considered the gateway to the Rock Mountain National Park, depends on its tourism industry and current Internet speeds may deter vacation goers who need to remain connected to work during time away from work. With the introduction of high-quality Internet access at their resorts and lodging, Estes Park will have an edge over their competition as well as ensuring future economic development opportunities for the entire region.

For town officials, staff, and the majority of residents, the implementation of high-quality Internet access is a welcomed project.

“This is truly a tremendous milestone for the community,” said Town Administrator Travis Machalek, at the town’s official opening ceremony celebration on September 25th.

The expected project construction cost is around $26 million. Based on an anticipated take rate of 30 – 40 percent, the community expects to pay off the investment in 10 – 12 years.

Trailblazer Broadband is being rolled out to pilot neighborhoods and is expected to serve the entire town in three to five years. The schedule is based primarily on construction feasibility, population density, and potential revenue.

Check out this marketing video on Trailblazer Broadband:

View the article here.