No new snow but looking like a nice weekend. Who is heading up this morning?
Beaver Creek (12/10/2011)
Saturday was a great day to be on the mountain: perfect temperatures, not too crowded, and some decent “early season” conditions. Rachel…
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From the GoI-70 Blog: The Courtesy Patrol program begins on Friday, November 25. Drivers of passenger and other smaller vehicles are provided free roadside assistance for services such as flat tires, fuel or water transfer, jump starts, short-distance towing, accident scene protection and minor mechanical assistance. Three pickups and a tow truck patrol I-70 between…
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Here’s a quick article by yours truly over on the Buzz blog talking a bit about how to be tech savvy on the slopes: GPS apps, touch screens, and EpicMix . Expect to see a few more guest posts this season.
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THIS WEEKEND’S OPENINGS: Breckenridge (Friday, 11/11) and Winter Park (Saturday, 11/12, 4 days early!).
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UPDATE: Aspen/Snowmass has moved up their opening day from Nov 24 to next Saturday, November 19th.
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In a bit of a detour, Denver off the Wagon reports that New Belgium in Ft. Collins has released the “Snow Day” ale: Snow Day carries the subtle chocolate and caramel flavors of the newly developed Midnight Wheat malt. Pleasantly hoppy, the Styrian Golding, Centennial and Cascade hops bring a bright note to complement roasty…
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From the Southwest Airlines blog: On behalf of the Downtown Denver Partnership and thousands of Denver ice skaters, we’re thrilled for Southwest Airlines to sponsor the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park for the second year. Last year, during our 65 days of skating, 31,726 skaters took to the ice. From family outings to broomball games…
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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!
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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…
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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…
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There’s been no new real “snow” to speak of since early last week. But, @FindOpenSnow says we should expect some today. Eyes to the skies…
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It seems like just yesterday we were all waiting in line together at the T-Bar.
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#ff Cool cosnow industry folks on Twitter: @MorganBast @mikeslone @ozskier @chrisgeorge4 @shayboarder @SkiPRGirl @AspenSpin @RippinSkiers
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Has anyone bought the Ski Dice iPhone app from @jossiwells? Seems like a good way for freeskiers to challenge themselves: http://www.skidice.net/
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Nerd thought: I’m amazed that, with all the visual design attention to detail, @EpicMix still has empty title tags throughout their entire website.
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Next week, December 8 – 11, 2010, be sure to check out the Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix at Copper Mountain. You’ll get a chance to see snowboard Olympians and the halfpipe qualifying event for the upcoming World Championships.
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Denver’s closest and most affordable ski resort, Echo Mountain, is opening the 2010 season this morning at 9 AM. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Denver, Echo has 85 acres of trails and terrain, three lifts, and is one of the few Colorado resorts to offer night skiing. Over the summer, Echo added a top-to-bottom…
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The annual Vail Snow Daze is coming up next week: December 6 – 12, 2010. This includes everything from the Dummy Demolition Derby (strap a dummy to skis and send them off a flaming ramp) to free world-class concerts by Weezer and OAR. Check the Snow Daze website for information. Psst, it’s not listed now…
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It’s finally happening: the season’s first snow is here and most of the resorts are ready for you to come to play. Vail opened yesterday to a classy group (the guys who camped out for first chair wore tuxedos) and a huge amount of terrain: 1,175 acres, 80 runs, 11 lifts, which is nearly 22%…
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Today, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Winter Park opens for its 71st season. This season expect to see 20 new rails throughout the six terrain parks. With the recent storms, opening day is sure to be full of fresh snow (the webcams show nothing but white). Be sure to check back here for the latest throughout…
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The economy has had it’s ups and downs lately Things are uncertain, no job can be considered safe. But one thing is for sure: the ski resorts will need some help this season. A quick roundup: Copper mountain still has open positions including lift operators. Vail Resorts is looking for anyone from experienced technologists to…
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Just a quick reminder, if you haven’t purchased your pass for the season and you’re planning to head to Copper Mountain or Winter Park/Mary Jane this season you should lock in your pass now. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass (completely unrestricted) is only $429 through November 21, 2010. Worth noting: all of the Intrawest passes…
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Breckenridge, one of Summit County’s favorite resorts, will be opening for it’s 49th season tomorrow (Friday, November 12th). Celebrating the opening of the new Ski Hill Gill (a new luxury ski in/out resort), the first 1,000 visitors at the base of Peak 8 will get free french toast starting at 8:30 a.m. Lifts open at…
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We had a re-introduction to snow a few weeks ago as the season was first opening but now the real stuff seems to be headed in waves (hopefully). Last night provided up to a half foot or more in much of Summit County including Keystone and about 7 inches at Copper and Wolf Creek. Forecasters…
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If you weren’t one of the lucky that played hookie today to get in some opening day runs, then be sure to head up to the newly opened resorts this weekend. Two of the biggiest resorts, Copper Mountain and Keystone opened their seasons to crowds. Wolf Creek is now opening for the season, too. Worth…