October, 2009

  1. Vail Ski and Snowboard Swap today

    If you’re headed to the mountains (or alreay there) this weekend, stop by Vail’s annual ski and snowboard swap. Located at the Dobson Ice Arena in Lionshead, you’ll find the best deals on gear from different vendors including apline, telemark, nordic skis, snowboards, boots, goggles, poles, gloves, and jackets. The swap is from 10:00 AM…

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  2. Exclusive new video of Shaun White's halfpipe

    Check out this video (in all it’s HD glory), Shaun White talks about the Red Bull X project where they built his own halfpipe in Silverton. Awesome shots all around, I’m stoked to follow this site. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Zoh2JC_XA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0] I would have loved it if a group of bloggers (yours truly included) were invited to visit…

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  3. Echo Mountain: more snow = free tickets

    Echo Mountain has teamed up with Sims Snowboards for the MORE SNOW = FREE LIFT TICKETS contest. It’s easy: buy a season pass to Echo before November 1st and you’re entered to win: free gear from Sims and free tickets for as many inches as this snow storm has dumped (38!). Purchase your pass today…

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  4. Keystone opens 2009 early due to snow, others will follow?

    Great snow conditions have prompted Keystone officials to open the slopes a day early. Keystone will now be opening on Thursday, November 5th at 9:00 AM. I’m guessing that the resorts that are slated to open Thanksgiving week (Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Snowmass) will do the same so that out-of-towners and local vacationers can…

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  5. Review: Swany X-Change II gloves

    Swany X-Change II (SX-30)

    The Swany X-Change II ski gloves are an awesome pair from their sports utility crossover collection. I haven’t worn a pair that are so well rounded with little complaint. Interior The lining is comfortable and was perfectly snug. As with any gloves (not mittens) you’re a bit limited in mobility but I found I had…

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  6. Copper's opening weekend festival: Lift Off 2009

    Only 8 days until Copper opens for the winter season on Friday, November 6, 2009. Come join us for Lift Off 2009 presented by Sprint, our 5th annual opening weekend festival, November 6 – 8. Enjoy the latest 2010 ski & snowboard movies, including the Copper premier of TGR’s new film: Re:Session, with net proceeds…

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  7. Shaun White's private halfpipe

    Some day when I grow up, I’ll have my own private halfpipe. In the meantime, I’ll just have to watch Shaun White play on his. Not everyone has heard of this yet, but Red Bull built Shaun a halfpipe in the backcountry of Silverton, Colorado and will start posting some awesome videos soon. In short:…

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  10. 2009/2010 Colorado resort opening days

    Well, I said I wasn’t going to do it this year but I did. Frankly, I’m annoyed with 1) resort websites that don’t have their opening day listed front and center (not even CSCUSA) and 2) other websites claiming dates that are flat out incorrect. So, I have hand-verified each of the dates listed below…

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  14. Recession-proof pricing at Colorado resorts

    The economy is in the toilet, we get it. Jobs are scarce, understood. These days we are all having to make tough decisions about where to spend our already limited discretionary dollars.

    That said, Colorado has nearly a half million skiers and riders living in the state, and having world class skiing and riding in our back yards is one of the reasons many of us live here. That’s why this year, Colorado Ski Country resorts are working hard to come up with creative ways to make it easy to get some good skiing in this winter.

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