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 …
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
12 Closest Ski Resorts to Denver
With Colorado being home to the Rocky Mountains it’s no surprise that the state boasts some of the world’s best ski resorts. What may surprise visitors though is how close Denver is to the world-class skiing that …
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 …
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 in Colorado to enjoy chairlift-assisted hiking …
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 that they get to stay for. But as locals and visitors alike …
Pond Skimming at A Basin
Another fantastic ski season has passed and so has another closing weekend spent pond skimming. Arapahoe Basin was the last to close on June 14, 2015. The riding was better than expected considering it was nearly …
The Littlebird of Ski & Song
The term "Renaissance man" is rarely applied to ski instructors, but it certainly suits Leon Joseph Littlebird. After all, how many ski instructors do you know who are also musicians, song writers, storytellers and …
