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 …
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Skiing & Snowboarding Blog
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.
Night Skiing Under the Lights in Keystone
Skiing after dark at Keystone Ski Resort is one for your ski bucket list, so check their night schedule for weekends and holidays where they stay open until 7 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
14 Colorado Lifts for Hikers & Sightseers
Want to breathe in Colorado’s fresh mountain air without a strenuous uphill climb? Thanks to many of the state’s year-round resorts, there are plenty of places …
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 …
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 …
Planning Your First Colorado Ski Hut Trip
Now that you’re in the Rocky Mountains, how about taking your very first hut trip? Colorado is home to the best and most exciting backcountry huts, offering …
How to Sell Your Old Winter Ski Gear
I think everyone I know in Colorado has an abundance of gear collecting dust in their garage. It’s not that they don’t use it, it’s just the …
Ski Epic or Ikon? Choosing the Best Colorado Season Pass
Droves of people move to Colorado because it allows them to ski and snowboard magnificent mountains each winter. The icing on the cake is the incredible summers …
Labor Day Ski Sales in Colorado 2021
As summer reaches a close, ski season is quickly approaching. Any Coloradoan knows that Labor Day is as much of a holiday for camping as it is for pre-season …
Staying at Vega and Playing at Powdernhorn
Powderhorn seems almost hidden on Colorado’s Western Slope, in the tiny town of Mesa. This adds to the allure and beauty of the place. It’s a laid-back locals’ …
Wise Practices for Exploring the Winter Backcountry
Too often we as humans are surrounded by the signs of civilization such as roads, power lines and buildings. At least once in a while it’s good to go …
How to Save Money on Your Colorado Skiing Trip
[Skiing Colorado corduroy. Photo: Scott Smith/colorado.com] Are you planning a trip to Colorado, to indulge in some world class skiing and snowboarding this …
8 Tips for Staying Comfortable on the Ski Slopes
Skiing can and should be an incredible experience. You get to spend time surrounded by the beauty of nature, gliding effortlessly down snowy slopes, enjoying …
Double Dose of Night Skiing in the Yampa Valley
While Steamboat’s not the only town to boast two ski areas (also Silverton, Aspen, Keystone and Durango), it is the only one to offer night skiing at both …
Warren Miller: His Legacy Lives On
{Skiing in Austria. Photo by Matt Hardy via Warren Miller Entertainment} For many, the ski season, or winter for that matter, really doesn’t start until the …