Saturday was a great day to be on the mountain: perfect temperatures, not too crowded, and some decent “early season” conditions. Rachel…
We had a great Saturday at Breckenridge. The T-Bar had only been open for a few days so we took the opportunity to milk it as much as possible. As…
We took a bit of a break and hadn’t been up for nearly a month due to work, holidays, sickness and.. well, the fact there has been absolutely…
From Vail Resorts: Keystone Mountain is open for ski season and to celebrate continued snowfall and fantastic ski conditions, the resort is offering a “White Sale.” For a limited time only, book a one-night winter holiday getaway and get two nights FREE. It’s the simplest gift you’ll buy all season. The White Sale applies to…
The fine folks over at Colorado Ski and Golf have been running the Junior Trade In program for almost 30 years now and continues to be one of the best deals for families with growing children. Of course, it’d be expensive to outfit your child every year or so (maybe even more frequently) so the…
Hot off the presses, here’s Colorado’s newest ski pass: Three of Colorado’s most historic and celebrated ski towns have joined forces to unveil the new Colorado Triple Play featuring an unprecedented two days of skiing and riding at Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat and Winter Park Resort during the 2011/2012 winter season. You read that right. For $299…
The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo is on its 20th year this year and will take place Friday, November 4 through Sunday the 6th. This is a great pre-season “warm up” event where you can find great deals on gear, lodging and passes. I hope to snag a new set of skis and boots, myself.…
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!
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…
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…
Just like Vail Resorts School of Shred, Colorado Ski Country also offers “Passports” for free and discounted skiing at member resorts for local 5th and 6th graders. Both passports offer at least three days of skiing or snowboarding at each of their 21 member resorts. For 5th graders the pass is free and for 6th…
Parents: you may not be aware that Vail Resorts offers a School of Shred Program: “The 11/12 School of Shred program provides 4 FREE days of skiing or riding at each of the state’s top-ranked resorts Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin for all Colorado fifth and sixth grade students who register by…
Did you know the @EchoMountain season pass is only $169 and the area is only 35 miles from Denver? http://www.echomtnpark.com/echocart/products.php?cat=1
Perhaps one of the more understated resorts and passes on the western slope, Monarch Mountain has just announced more pass partners: Monarch Mountain has added three more areas to its list of pass partners; Telluride and Ski Cooper in Colorado… All three are now offering free skiing/riding to Monarch Mountain season pass holders. I didn’t…
The folks over at Colorado Ski and Golf will also be hosting three weekends worth of deals. Similar to SNIAGRAB, SKI REX boasts potential savings of up to 75% on top gear including K2, Burton, DC, Line, Rossignol, Ride, Tecnica, Salomon, The North Face, Patagonia and more!
The 57th annual SNIAGRAB (bargains spelled backwards) returns this weekend (September 3, 2011). Participating locations in Colorado are: Boulder, Bowles, Colorado Springs, Denver Sportscastle, Fort Collins, Parker, and Park Meadows. Check the website to sign up as a VIP and get early access. The deals are pretty huge and only last a couple weeks (through…
Once again, Copper Mountain is hosting Scout Family Ski Days for the Denver Area, where $25/person buys a lift ticket that also includes an on-mountain breakfast and lunch. The caveat is that these tickets are only good for December 11 or December 18 and cannot be used any other day. If you need to rent…
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…
The demo days are coming, the demo days are coming! Colorado Ski and Golf has already partnered up with a ton of brands to host a Demo Day at Loveland next week. When: November 20th & 21st, 2010 Where: Loveland Ski Area Cost: $40.00 when you sign up by November 17th at any Colorado Ski…
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…
We have you covered from the tarmac to the ski slopes. Trip includes: a flight out to Colorado, a rental car to transport you from Denver International Airport to Copper Mountain, 3 nights of lodging that’s minutes from the slopes, lift tickets and even ski rentals.
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…
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…
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.
With airlines now charging as much as $100 to bring skis on the plane, rental shops are becoming a solid option for someone traveling by air to their next ski destination. Besides traditional, retail rental locations a number of delivery rental companies are making a foot hold in many Western resorts. Ski Butlers, a ski…
One day left for the Burton sample sale! Visit the showroom at 2170 S Delaware Street in Denver for some great deals on 2009 gear. Stop by to see their selection of boards, bindings, boots, outwear and streetwear, and all kinds of accessories. The sale is open Thursday, April 9 from 3 PM – 9…
Tramdock is like Woot for ski gear. Go to the web page and they’ll have one item on sale at a ridiculously reduced price. They’ll sell this item until it’s out of stock and then move on to the next item. They have all the best brands at great prices. For example, right now Tramdock…