Ski areas celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month with special promotions for first-timers FRONT RANGE January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, so it’s the perfect opportunity for first-timers to learn how to enjoy the downhill delights found in Colorado. All across the state, ski areas are gearing up to offer their best … Continue reading
Events Feature Olympic Qualifiers, Skiing with Former Olympians and Olympic Celebrations COLORADO Come February, all eyes will be on the Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. In the months leading up to the Olympics, Colorado Ski Country USA resorts across the state will host Olympic qualifiers and celebrate with Olympic-themed events including races, Olympiads, sendoffs … Continue reading
Photo by Dave Camara/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area ARAPAHOE BASIN Colorado’s 2017-18 ski season launched today, Oct. 13, with a crowd of delighted skiers and snowboarders celebrating the first runs of the season at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. At 9 a.m., atop an 18-inch base of packed powder, the Black Mountain Express lift began spinning, delivering … Continue reading
DENVER Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today during its 54th Annual Meeting skier visits at its 22-member ski areas totaled 7.3 million during the 2016-17 season. It is estimated that after final numbers are tallied, the 2016-17 season will be the state’s second best season on record. This year’s season total was up six … Continue reading
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
JANUARY 1 First Day Hike Start the new year with a hike, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., on Golden Gate Canyon State Park’s Mountain Lion Trail off the Nott Creek Parking lot. Refreshments will be served at the Red Barn following the hike. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a six-foot leash. … Continue reading
Loveland Ski Area will open for the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, Nov. 10. “The waiting game is finally over,” said Rob Goodell, director of business operations. “The persistent warm weather made things difficult this fall, but our snowmaking team has done an amazing job getting the mountain ready for opening day.” Lift 1 will run … 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
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