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 …
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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.
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 …
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 …
Got Vertical? Colorado Ski Resorts by Size
Colorado's world class ski resorts feature a myriad of skiable acres and vertical drops, all waiting to be explored by eager riders. Whether you're looking for that right combination of vertical and terrain, or are just …
11 Best Colorado Family Ski Resorts
Millions of enthusiastic skiers flock to Colorado yearly because of its good elevation, bright skies, and breathtaking scenery. While it's hard to go wrong with any ski resort options in the state, a few are considered …
Handful of Ski Resorts near Durango
While Durango isn't known as a major ski destination, it has its fair share of mountains to ride near town. In addition to its beloved Purgatory Resort, there are a couple local ski hills and a couple more world class …
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. …
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 …
The Ski Resorts Close to Grand Junction
Many choose Colorado for a ski vacation and head to the popular ski resorts of Vail, Aspen, or Breckenridge and often forget about Colorado’s Western Slope. Locals and Colorado natives will tell you some of the best …
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 …
7 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 …
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 …
Colorado’s 6 Small Town-Run Ski Areas
These smaller Colorado ski areas are seldom spoken of outside their local mountain towns. They're tiny hills funded by local government, donations, and ticket sales. Their chairlifts are relics, their atmosphere is …
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 …
2023-24 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 …
When does it snow in Colorado?
Colorado may see hundreds of days of sunshine annually, but that doesn’t mean the state doesn’t get its fair share of snow. The Centennial State is ranked amongst the top ten snowiest states in the US. As far as when it …
Where in Colorado Gets the Most Snow?
If you’re looking for the most snow in Colorado, you’ll have to head uphill. Tucked into some of the high-elevation areas throughout the state, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain ski resorts and communities receive some of the …
Which ski resorts are near what Colorado towns?
Colorado is a world-class ski and snowboard destination, thanks to its abundance of the Rocky Mountains. From nearly any popular tourist destination west of the plains, there will be at least one ski area nearby, if not …