COLORADO Spring has officially arrived at Colorado Ski Country USA ski areas and resorts with longer and warmer days and spring skiing conditions. Extended ski season, parties, races, concerts and pond-skimming will be in full-swing at resorts in the region. Below is a roundup of springtime celebrations happening at CSCUSA ski areas near the Front … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE The fun isn’t limited to going downhill at our regional ski resorts. The growing trend of uphill skiing is gaining a considerable foothold at Colorado ski areas and resorts. Those who take part enjoy the increased exercise and solitude along with the chance to skip lift lines, get a considerable price break on … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE There is no better time to learn how to take advantage of Colorado ski area’s downhill delights then in January during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. All across the state, ski areas are gearing up to offer their best deals, promotions and programs for beginners. The goal is to make it … Continue reading
COLORADO As guests get ready to the head to the high country for the Thanksgiving Holiday and ski areas around the state prepare to open, Mother Nature blanketed resorts across Colorado with up to 13 inches of snow. Copper Mountain opened for the season today with an 18 inch base and 6 inches of fresh … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Colorado, North America’s number one skiing destination, unofficially began its 2016-17 ski season in early October when Loveland and Copper Mountain took advantage of cold nighttime temperatures, and began to cover their runs in man-made snow. Eldora, Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park began their own snowmaking operations soon after. Thanks to help from … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Colorado’s deep powder-like snow, wide variety of terrain, abundant sunshine, numerous resorts and unmatched scenery make skiing and snowboarding here unlike anywhere in the world. It is understandable why the state—which offers more area to ski and snowboard than Utah, Vermont and New York—has been America’s top choice for … Continue reading
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
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
Winter Park Resort received the most snow in November since 2005. Photo courtesy of Winter Park By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Despite a warm October that postponed opening day for some resorts, Colorado’s current ski season launched in mid-October as a crowd of overjoyed skiers and snowboarders made their first turns at Arapahoe Basin … Continue reading
Denver – Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), the trade association and global voice of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado, unveiled the 2014/15 Colorado Gems Card program and announced that cards are now available for purchase. For the 2014/15 season, the Gems Card program features two-for-one lift tickets at eight signature Colorado Gems ski resorts and … Continue reading
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