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…
There are plenty of ongoing events here in Colorado every year. Everything from ski and snowboard swaps to conferences to holiday parties at the resorts. Be sure to check the Colorado Snow events calendar for our most up-to-date listing of events around the state.
It’s always a sight to see walking around downtown Breckenridge and seeing the snow piles and sculptures but these… these sculptures are world class. Be sure to check them out this week(end).
From The Denver Exploratory Committee’s release: The opportunity to pursue the Games is an endeavor worth taking very seriously,” Hickenlooper said. “We’ve asked this exploratory committee to explore all issues relevant to Denver potentially submitting a bid to the USOC. Those issues include making certain any bid would be financially sound and will help economic…
There is no doubt in my mind that the place to be this weekend is Breckenridge. Just take a look at everything going on. It’s bound to be a great time. Happy Birthday, Breckenridge!
Ah Snow Daze, a time of free concerts, lodging deals, and all around excitement for the new season. This year’s festivities have been going on all week but the real fun (free concerts!) kick-off tonight. Here’s the low-down: Thursday, Dec 8: Guster (Solaris, 6:30pm) Friday, Dec 9: Jakob Dylan and Band (Solaris, 6:30pm) Saturday, Dec…
OPENING ALERT: Monarch Mountain will be opening this Thursday, December 8th.
THIS WEEKEND’S OPENINGS: Eldora and Vail open today with Aspen/Snowmass starting the season on Saturday. See you up there?
UPDATE: Winter Park is moving opening day 4 days earlier to THIS SATURDAY, November 12. Check the events calendar for the latest.
Copper Mountain opened to a great crowd this season on November 4th. Just down the road, Keystone also launched the 2011 year with new EpicMix photos. Be sure to look for the green suits for your own free professional photos. Posted from Breckenridge, Colorado, United States.
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
Here’s a great (free!) event happening in Denver this week: The Business of Fun (Facebook Event). The groups shows how you can have a great career and not be stuck doing something you don’t love. This week’s session includes ski industry folks including: Preston Strout – Owner of High Cascade Snowboard Camps Chris Davenport –…
The ski industry has put out a video detailing the “state of the industry”: The 2010/11 winter season was a record year for the snow sports industry. Why? Find out from this State of the Industry review of SIA’s Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report giving an overview of retail sales, trends, consumer behavior and participation.…
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…
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.
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 event is open to the public at no charge and will include food, refreshments and a wide range of entertainment options. Interactive games, giveaways, autograph signing with pro riders and a DJ booth will all be a part of the day’s activities.
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…
Do you have a skiing or snowboarding problem? Do you always take “just one more” run? If you answered “yes” to either of these, it may be time for a Wintervention. Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Wintervention is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed. Wintervention takes riders like Chris Davenport, Jonny Moseley and Lindsey Vonn on a global tour of Alaska, Norway, Canada, Antarctica and beyond… delivering a successful Wintervention for all of us in need. Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.
Be sure to mark November 5-7, 2010 on your calendars. During the first weekend in November the Denver Convention Center will be hosting the annual Ski & Snowboard Expo. In addition to deals on gear and passes from local retailers and resorts, there will also be a biergarten (beer garden) hosted by Paulaner. Buy tickets…
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…