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Colorado has fantastic skiing and snowboarding. A Basin and Loveland race to open every year in October. After that there there are new resorts opening up every weekend into mid December, by which point it's officially winter! Read our skiing guide.

Skiing and snowboarding blog archives.

Colorado National Monument Valley in April

Things to do in April in Colorado

April 14, 2025 by Matt Thomas

By April in Colorado, springtime has made itself known throughout the front range and even into the high country. While you’ll still find snowy things to …

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Colorado Ski Resort Snowmass Mountain Introspective

2025 Colorado Ski Resort Season Closing Dates

April 2, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Every winter, beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with epic anticipation. The season-opening and closing days for Colorado’s …

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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, CO

Top Things To Do in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

March 11, 2025 by William Reavis

Anchored by its plentiful hot springs and stunning canyon, the historic town of Glenwood Springs features things to do for everyone. Whether you’re …

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Monarch Mountain Ski Resort Expert Trails

9 Ski Resorts Closest to Colorado Springs

February 20, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Colorado Springs is less known for its nearby access to ski resorts than its northern neighbor Denver. However, the second most populated city in Colorado still …

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Arapahoe Basin, Colorado

12 Closest Ski Resorts to Denver

February 20, 2025 by Shawn Reeser

There are a dozen magnificent ski resorts near Denver, all of which are within a two-hour drive of the heart of the Mile High City. They all make for an …

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Copper Mountain Ski Resort Colorado

20 Best Colorado Ski Resorts for Powder

February 8, 2025 by Matt Thomas

When you say Colorado, people think of snow-capped peaks and epic skiing. And they’re right. The biggest and best ski resorts are here and they’re …

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Steamboat Springs Yampa Valley

8 Best Ski Towns In Colorado

January 31, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Epic skiing is synonymous with the Colorado Rockies. And with that comes iconic ski towns. Most of Colorado’s resort towns grew into their role after …

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Colorado Snowcat Skiing Aspen Powder Tours

10 Best Snowcat and Heli Skiing in Colorado

January 19, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

While conventional skiing and snowboarding are perfect for most people, some seek the uninhibited thrill of exploring terrain few people have the chance to …

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Mount Evans, Colorad

What is Colorado is known for?

January 17, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado is known for a lot of things, but most of the world probably thinks of stunning mountain scenery when they think of the state. But in addition to the …

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Side by side image of head and toe of Red Mountain Pass avalanche in Ouray, Colorado

Skier Found Buried in Avalanche on Red Mountain Pass

January 16, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Ouray, Colorado – Tragedy struck the backcountry skiing community when Donald Moden Jr., a 57-year-old experienced skier, was found buried under an avalanche on …

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Copper Mountain Resort Chairlift and Tubing Hill

8 Colorado Ski Resorts with Tubing Hills

January 14, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Snow tubing is a favorite pastime for both skiers and non-skiers alike. Luckily, many Colorado ski resorts either feature their own tubing hill at the resort or …

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Ski Resorts in Summit County Skiing Keystone with View of Breckenridge

The Ski Resorts in Summit County

January 12, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Home to an astonishing four world-class ski resorts, all within a half hour of each other, Summit County is one the best Colorado destinations for a winter …

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Fly Directly to these Colorado Ski Resorts with Airports Nearby

January 11, 2025 by Matt Thomas

While Denver International Airport resides relatively close to the Rocky Mountains, you’re still well over an hour to the closest ski resort. Some people …

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Colorado Winter Road Trip Highway Snow

Wondrous Winter Road Trips In Colorado

January 10, 2025 by Tim Landers

Road-tripping is an American pastime, and traveling in Colorado should be too. Year-round its changing seasons provide unique opportunities for cross-state …

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Red helicopter in field with mountains in the back

6 Captivating Colorado Helicopter Tours

December 23, 2024 by Bella Beckler

Colorado is famous for its beautiful mountains and stunning vistas, and the easiest and most thrilling way to see them is on one of the helicopter tours located …

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Skier in a red jacket on Icelantic Skis sending it off a huge jump on a bluebird skies day

9 Colorado Ski & Snowboard Companies

December 19, 2024 by William Reavis

Home to famous winter towns like Vail, Aspen, and Telluride, Colorado is known around the country as one of the best places to ski and snowboard. With so much …

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Concert and fireworks at Winter X Games Aspen CO

11 Winter Vacation Activities for Aspen

December 16, 2024 by William Reavis

Known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding across four different resorts, Aspen and Snowmass, are two of Colorado’s top winter destinations. The area …

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Silverton Mountain Heli Skiing Colorado

20 Things To Do this Winter in Colorado

December 11, 2024 by Shawn Reeser

Admiring the winter season is easy when there are so many fun activities to indulge in Colorado. From traditional downhill skiing and snowboarding to fishing on …

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Active snow avalanche moving down mountain

What to do Before, During and After an Avalanche

December 9, 2024 by Brian Church

If you plan on being outdoors in the mountains during winter, avalanche preparedness isn’t just a nice thing to be familiar with; it’s information …

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Avalanche in Breckenridge

How Common are Avalanches in Colorado?

November 17, 2024 by Brian Church

Colorado’s mountains are a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, but enjoying outdoor winter recreation in the state carries serious risks. …

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