Every winter beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with great anticipation. The season opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early …
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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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Things to do in April in Colorado
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 do and cold temperatures at higher elevations, warmer weather and …
6 Resorts with Night Skiing in Colorado
When the sun goes down, the fun keeps going on some Colorado mountains. Night skiing is available at a number of ski resorts around the state, each with varying days and hours. Skiing after daylight hours has its …
What to do Before, During and After an Avalanche
If you plan on being outdoors in 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 in …
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 Mountain …
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 …
Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History
When people around the world think of Colorado, many conjure idyllic images of skiers and snowboarders gliding down pristine, snow-covered mountains. Since skiing currently is so integral to the cultural and scenic …
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 …
Find the Ski Shack on Loveland Pass
Loveland Pass is probably the most skied backcountry terrain in all of the Rockies. On any given winter day you'll find hoards of skiers and snowboarders waiting for a lift back to the top. Last weekend I …
20 Cool Colorado Winter Activities To Try
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 …
Power of Four: Skiing All 4 Aspen Snowmass Mountain Resorts
Boasting four distinct mountains, Aspen/Snowmass is sure to please all skiers and riders. All of Aspen's ski resorts all valid on the same lift ticket. Each of the ski areas is located next to the other, nestled in the …
The Colorado Ski Resorts by Hot Springs
In Colorado's Rocky Mountains, hot springs go together with ski resorts like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold, snowy day. It's a match made in a winter wonderland! Luckily, there are usually some geothermal mineral water …
Speak Fluent Ski Bum with this Slang
Ski bums are a creative bunch. With laid-back lingo and vibes similar to surfers you might find on the beach, the slang words you'll hear around ski resorts are often equally hilarious and puzzling. With new …
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 …
8 Best Ski Towns In Colorado
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 years as mining camps. These are the best ski towns in the state. …
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, …
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 …
Winter Vacation in Aspen, Colorado
Known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding across four different resorts, Aspen and Snowmass, are two of Coloradoโs top winter destinations. The area offers a number of winter-themed festivals, memorable …
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 …
Shred West to 7 Secluded Colorado Ski Slopes
With Western Colorado's abundance of mountains and dry, fresh powder, you may have a difficult time choosing which resort to ski first. The slopes are quiet and free of crowds, so you'll spend more time carving powder …