The season is already ramping up. Today Vail Resorts announced an awesome differentiator to the mix of resort offerings (this makes choosing a season pass in Colorado interesting) that can automatically track skier and snowboarder vertical feet skied and days on the mountain: EpicMix leverages radio frequency (RF) technology installed at each of the Company's 89 lifts across its five mountain resorts and RF chips embedded in the Company's season passes and lift tickets. EpicMix enables guests to share their experiences with family and friends on Facebook and Twitter. EpicMix will recognize special achievements by rewarding guests with collectible digital pins. With ...

Aspen has brought the X Games down from the mountain into the city this year. Visit Skyline Park at 16th and Arapahoe from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM this week to watch the X Games highlights on a huge inflated screen underneath the clocktower. From 2010 X Games Showing Have a seat and enjoy inexpensive Budweiser beer, and a live DJ from HOT 107.1 From 2010 X Games Showing It's a bit chilly out so don't expect a huge crowd. We were the only ones there last night. So, find a bar and keep warm if you can't stand the chill. No related posts.

The largest Apres Ski party has kicked off in Denver this week. One of the coolest and newest sports pubs in Denver, The Tilted Kilt, is hosting Arapahoe Basin through Saturday. From SIA A-Basin and Tilted Kilt Enter to win gear at the hourly raffles (including t-shirts, hats, passes, and a snowboard), have a $5 cherry bomb from the Arapahoe Basin ice luge, or just enjoy discounted drinks and food. From SIA A-Basin and Tilted Kilt The party goes form 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM right next to the Clocktower on the 16th Street Mall. Hint: if you stop by Skyline Park you might ...

The SIA Snow Show has kicked off, as it always does, with a fashion show. Some of the biggest brands in apparel and accessories took the stage at the Wells Fargo Theater in the Convention Center to show off their upcoming 2010-2011 gear, apparel, and accessories. From 2010 SIA Snow Fashion Show A lot of the featured brands are local Colorado companies including: Spyder, Optic Nerve, SmartWool, Icelandic, and Obermeyer. From 2010 SIA Snow Fashion Show One thing we did notice was the increased fashion in earphones which, when they match an outfit, look pretty good. From 2010 SIA Snow Fashion Show The show concluded with ...

This week will be a busy one as the entire snow sport industry has descended upon Denver. Being a native I only find this appropriate and look forward to meeting new companies, brands, and fellow media. Here are some of the events you'll find me attending: Wednesday, January 27, 2010: SIA Snow Fashion Show The industry’s premier Snow Fashion Show is returning this year: an evening of winter style and trends. With participants including: Skullcandy, SmartWool, Obermeyer, Lorpen, and Spyder. Thursday through Saturday: Aspen/Snowmass X Games Party at Skyline Park Aspen/Snowmass is bringing Winter X Games action to Denver in celebration of the SIA ...