With the recent onslaught of new snow, skiers and riders are loving the fresh powder skiing. But, some of us simply can't make it to the mountains. Instead, bring the fun to your own backyard. Some of us were crazy enough to brave the conditions of I-70 this past week. Others may not feel so lucky. In that case, you can have plenty of fun back at home. Build a jump There are plenty of hills and open space throughout Colorado. If you're looking to land that 360 then build a jump (see my photos). Fresh new powder hurts a lot less. Additionally, ...

With A-Basin and Loveland already open for the season and my pass purchased, my mind turns to getting in shape for the season. Lots of lunges and wall sits are now part of my workout regime in addition to my usual cardio and weights. I have a few sore muscles, but it should mean better turns and more endurance this season. So why lunges and wall sits? Well, I am not a physical trainer, but a little research tells me that it's important to build strength in the quads, hamstrings, gluts and core muscles. If you're going the ...