Gino Savaria/Sky-Hi NewsKirk McCoy’s Columbine Cabins are pictured in Grand Lake. Christy Smith’s shop, Mush Love in the Mountains faces a challenging winter with lower than average tourism in Grand Lake. Engineering a solutionKids race down Main Street Grand Lake during the 2024 winter carnival. Michael Sobon/Courtesy photoThe Town of Grand Lake is attempting to manufacture its way out of the crisis. Michael Sobon, Mayor Pro Tem and president of the Grand Lake Trail Groomers , said the snowmaker is an attempt to guarantee a baseline of activity.