While conventional skiing and snowboarding are perfect for most people, some seek the uninhibited thrill of exploring terrain few people have the chance to access. Plentiful backcountry snowcat and heli-skiing options …
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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.
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What is Colorado is known for?
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 high country, the Centennial State is famous for lots of …
Skier Found Buried in Avalanche on Red Mountain Pass
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 Red Mountain Pass. This remote area in the San Juan …
8 Colorado Ski Resorts with Tubing Hills
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 there's a privately operated one nearby. The following …
9 Ski Resorts Closest to Colorado Springs
Unlike Denver, Colorado Springs isn't known for its easy access to world-class ski resorts. However, the second most populated city in Colorado still boasts several skiing and snowboarding areas within a two-and-a-half …
The Ski Resorts in Summit County
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 holiday. The towns of Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper …
Fly Directly to these Colorado Ski Resorts with Airports Nearby
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 prefer to fly directly to their destination, so choosing a ski …
Wondrous Winter Road Trips In Colorado
Road-tripping is an American pastime, and traveling in Colorado should be too. Year-round its changing seasons provide unique opportunities for cross-state travel and the winter brings with it some of the lightest, …
6 Captivating Colorado Helicopter Tours
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 around the state. Luckily, several companies throughout …
9 Colorado Ski & Snowboard Companies
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 world-class skiing scattered throughout the Rockies, it makes …
11 Winter Vacation Activities for Aspen
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 offers several winter-themed festivals, memorable activities …
20 Things To Do this Winter in Colorado
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 a frozen lake, the Rocky Mountains are an ideal destination …
What to do Before, During and After an Avalanche
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 that could save your life. Today, we're covering the basics of what to do …
How Common are Avalanches in Colorado?
Colorado's mountains are a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, but enjoying outdoor winter recreation in the state carries serious risks. Avalanches are common and lethal occurrences across the Mountain …
The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado
The thought of an elite group of skiers who scale cliff faces and fight bad guys atop mountains sounds like the stuff of predictable action movies. However, unpredictably, this division of the US Army is very much real …
2024-25 Colorado Ski Resort Season Opening & Closing Dates
Every winter beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with epic anticipation. The season-opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early …
Things to do in November in Colorado
November in Colorado is a time to fully embrace the upcoming winter. Activities switch from pavement to snow, and events are all about warming up and welcoming in the cold season ahead. Though it is a slower month for …
Rundown of 32 Ski Resorts in Colorado
The list and map of Colorado ski resorts are jam-packed with gems in all corners of the Rockies. Depending on how each season kicks off, Colorado can have as many as 32 ski areas operating at its peak winter. The …
20 Best Colorado Ski Resorts for Powder
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 spectacular! With over thirty ski areas to choose from, not to mention …
Colorado Ski Resorts with Gondola Rides
There's something special about riding a gondola up the ski slopes, especially in a place as pretty as Colorado. You're comfortably covered by walls with a bird's eye view of everything you pass and will maybe later …
