I’ve become much better at snowboarding over the past few seasons, but the T-Bar at Breckenridge can still give me pause. Getting up to the top…
I had the chance to drive a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS AWD for a week. As any self-respecting snow blogger, I took the opportunity to take it…
Voting opened the other day for the 2011 Skier of the Year. There are 16 men and 8 women and the first round bracket decision is in your hands. First round closes November 1.
If you didn’t get last weekend’s Sunday Post then you’re in luck: the Denver Post has published it’s 2011 ski guide. It’s a nice overview of most of the CSCUSA spots across the state with pass pricing, location, lifts, and other vitals. If you’re looking to bone up and learn more about Colorado’s gems, check out the guide.
The North Face is introducing a series of clinics on backcountry travel. They call it “Know Boundaries” and there are a couple clinics to be held at the REIs in Denver and Boulder. If you’re wandering into avalanche country, there’s really no reason not to go brush up on these skills. Learn about the KNOW…
Lots of awesome pictures came in today from the various resorts. It’s definitely coming down hard up in the mountains today! Check out the photos above (you can use left/right arrows to navigate) from all over Colorado. Various sources include: Colorado Ski Country USA Aspen/Snowmass on Facebook Eldora on Facebook Breckenridge on Twitter
Today, the infamous deal site steepandcheap.com is selling only snow gear. Go check out all the deals throughout the day.
Reminder: Rocky Mountain Super Pass prices go up by $20 tomorrow. Get your Winter Park/Copper Mountain pass today if you haven’t already!
As expected, it’s not quite up to “5-8 inches” as expected… yet. There is certainly more to the storm but the forecasts now expect “snow mist” and “snow dusting” from here on out. Waking up to an inch or two doesn’t spell “snowpocalypse” as much as the weather forecasters would have liked you to believe…
A note on forecasts: the early forecasts in the Denver area can usually be halved. Besides, all the snow should stay in the mountains!
We’re expecting plenty of snow today and tomorrow in the high country (and in town). Some say more than a half-foot. Fingers crossed!
As usual, here’s your round up of this seasons opening days across the state. We’re nearly through October and there are already three resorts open. Check below to find when the others will open up. Any changes (early opens! fingers crossed) will be posted here and on the events calendar. Updates If you aren’t already,…
Joel over at Colorado Powder Forecast has a round up of his thoughts on La Niña this year. While it’s looking to only be about 60% of last year’s strength that doesn’t necessarily translate to less snow (the affects on snowfall are unpredictable). Learn more…
evo and Salomon have teamed up to celebrate the launch of the Salomon’s 2012 ski line by giving one lucky winner 2012 Rocker2 Skis! Check out the contest on Facebook…
There’s a great party for a good cause going down this Friday at 8 PM at Denver’s Mile High Station: the 80′s Ski Party.
On October 21st, all those who dare to relive the greatest decade of ski wear will unite to celebrate skiing primarily, the 80′s course and especially the life of our friend Adam Barron. Mark your calendars and get ready for the only event that truly prepares you for the upcoming 2011-2012 ski season. With the purchase of a ticket, patrons will receive BEER until it runs out and drink specials from the bar.
Buy tickets for $45 online or $50 at the door. All proceeds go to the Endeavor for Physical and Intellectual Challenges Foundation.
If you’re not a season pass holder at our fine Colorado resorts (won’t go up enough, can’t afford one this year, want to try different resorts) there’s a great card that will help you get on the slopes at good prices: the Colorado Gems Card. Buy one this season (online or at any Credit Union…
Amongst the top resorts ranked by SKI Magazine are most of our Colorado favorites: Vail (#2), Snowmass (#4), Beaver Creek (#7), Steamboat (#8), Breckenridge (#9), Telluride (#10), Aspen (#11), Winter Park (#14), Crested Butte (#15), and Copper Mountain (#18). Photo credit: Jeff Cricco
