BOULDER – The U.S. Forest Service released its final Record of Decision today, Oct. 1, for the Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects. This decision will allow the ski area to move forward with proposed improvements inside its existing special use permit boundary – such as replacing lifts, adding gladed terrain and new runs, improving … Continue reading
Category Archives: Skiing/Snowboarding
Colorado’s winter forecast packed with major developments, new attractions, exciting events, more
DENVER ─ A strong El Nino and heavy snowfall predicted for the upcoming winter are not the only exciting forecasts for Colorado. The state is also buzzing with major news, developments, activities and events launching in destinations and resorts across the state this winter season. From new women’s ski programs and luxe on-mountain “clubs” to … Continue reading
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area extends Colorado’s ski and ride season
Ski area plans to remain open until at least June 14, 2015 ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – After reporting nearly 50 inches of snow in May, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) will extend the Colorado ski and ride season for at least one bonus weekend, from June 12-14, 2015 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The ski area … Continue reading
Celebrate season’s end at Winter Park
WINTER PARK, Colo. – After 24 inches of fresh snow in the last five days, Winter Park Resort’s final week of its 75th anniversary season is already off to a festive start. In addition to the great snow conditions, the week will be capped by a closing celebration that includes a free concert by The … Continue reading
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announces Spring ‘15 Pass and 2015-16 Season Pass pricing
Lock in the longest season in Colorado at the lowest prices ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) released its Spring ‘15 Pass, 2015-16 Season Pass and Elevation 3 Pass pricing. The ski area with the longest season in Colorado will offer three pass options with NO BLACKOUT DATES, allowing snowsports enthusiasts to … Continue reading
Winter Park Resort’s 75th Season culminates with Springtopia
WINTER PARK, Colo. – Winter Park Resort’s successful 75th anniversary season will come to a fitting close on April 25-26 with its annual Springtopia celebration, two full days of revelry that include a free concert by The Wallflowers on Saturday and the venerable Coca-Cola Spring Splash on Sunday. The Wallflowers, a critically-acclaimed, Grammy award winning … Continue reading
Winter Park fundraiser benefits American Cancer Society, Cavett Kids Foundation
WINTER PARK, Colo. – For the fifth straight season, Winter Park Resort Professional Ski Patrol is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and Cavett Kids to fight cancer in the TJV Ski Down Against Cancer this Saturday, March 21. Having grown exponentially each season, this year the event promises to be bigger and better … Continue reading
U.S. Forest Service releases Eldora ski area projects draft decision
Boulder, Colo. – The U.S. Forest Service is releasing its draft Record of Decision and final Environmental Impact Statement today for the Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects. The draft decision proposes allowing the ski area to expand its terrain and facilities on National Forest System lands. Eldora Mountain Resort is located on the Roosevelt … Continue reading
New Belgium Mountain Adventure creates unique day on the slopes
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE New Belgium Brewing’s infamous Mountain Adventure series—formally known as the Scavenge Series—is back. It’s a downhill scavenger hunt “like no other” and in 2015 it travels to six resorts in four states, with each stop benefiting a local nonprofit. The 2015 series stops at three Colorado ski resorts: Arapahoe … Continue reading
Beacon Bowl, Après Party to raise money for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – If you’ve spent any time at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, you know they throw one heck of a party. And it’s even better when the party is for a good cause! This Saturday, Feb. 7, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host the 13th Annual Beacon Bowl & Apres Party. This annual … Continue reading
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