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SkiNet sweepstakes to win Atomic skis

Categories: Aside, Deals, Gear
Written By: Devin Reams
Our friends over at SkiNet are running an awesome contest where the winner can win Atomic skis, a Dakine luggage bag, or a ski jacket. Plus, you're entered to get updates in their weekly newsletter. Sounds like win-win-win to me? Click here to enter the SkiNet sweepstakes.

2008 Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo

Categories: Events, Gear
Written By: Devin Reams
Visit the Denver area's snow season kickoff event: the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo. "Exhibitors from mountain resorts from near and far will be on hand, as well as tour operators and ski and snowboard equipment manufacturers with the latest info on this year’s best gear." (OnTheSnow.com) When: November 7-9, 2008 Friday 12pm to 10pm Saturday 10am to 8pm  Sunday 10am to 6pm Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 Fourteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202 Cost: $9 in advance, $12 at the door   Some features include: the “Rocky Mountain Snowdown” featuring the DNA Rail Jam, a Kids Snow-Play area where kids can try skiing or snowboarding Colorado Ski & Golf’s multi-million dollar ski and ...

Ski Rex 2008 begins Labor Day weekend

Categories: Aside, Deals, Gear
Written By: Devin Reams
Just like every other year, Ski Rex will start on Labor Day weekend. The deals found at Denver-area Colorado Ski & Golf stores can't be beat. Some people might even say that the Ski Rex staff are more knowledgable and helpful than those at Sniagrab. You be the judge. Click here to get a VIP invitation to Ski Rex and a $10 coupon.

Sniagrab 2008 starts Labor Day weekend

Categories: Aside, Deals, Gear
Written By: Devin Reams
Update: Sniagrab is now over for the season. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Sniagrab 2008 starts Labor Day weekend. If you're looking for some great deals on gear to start off the season be sure to visit the Sports Castle in downtown Denver (click here for a map) starting August 30, 2008. The Boulder and Colorado Springs locations will also have awesome deals but the Denver store is easily the biggest place to shop. Sports Authority is also one of the many places you can pickup your season pass if you haven't already.

Ask CS: Where can I buy gear in the summer?

Categories: Gear, Recommendations
Written By: Devin Reams
Q: Where can I buy new skis in August? I'll visit Boulder on August 1, heard about great selection and year-round sales in CO. There only bikes on sale during summer in NY. Please tell me! Thanks! -Irina A: Hi Irina, while you're in Colorado you should definitely check out the following: Boulder Ski Deals: Smack dab in the middle of Boulder this shop offers excellent service (professional, friendly) even in the summer. They're worth stopping by or calling to see if they have any deals. Click here to visit their website. Colorado Ski & Golf: With locations in the metro area they ...
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Steamboat has a deal: if you book before November 26, 2008 your lodging package will include lift passes. For those of you with a Colorado Pass and looking for a nice getaway (great powder!) this might be a nice present to yourself. Click here for details on the Steamboat ski free promotion.

Our friends over at SkiNet are running an awesome contest where the winner can win Atomic skis, a Dakine luggage bag, or a ski jacket. Plus, you’re entered to get updates in their weekly newsletter. Sounds like win-win-win to me? Click here to enter the SkiNet sweepstakes.

Winter Park is opening tomorrow morning at 9 AM and both Eldora and Echo Mountain will be open this weekend. These three are local favorites for two very different reasons, Winter Park offers the terrain we call Mary Jane. Eldora and Echo are both close and easy. If you’re heading up, let @cosnow know how it goes.

A few quick thoughts on the new Gondola at River Run in Keystone. 1) Moving it closer (away from the slope) is nice. 2) The mid-mountain station is great because beginners always struggle with that last chunk of the hill and can down-load. 3) No ‘gear racks’ attached to the cabins, maybe that’s coming soon but its crowded ride (with 8 people). 4) Overall, the gondola is a great improvement to the resort. Click here for a few pictures of the insane lines on opening day.

Discussion on the new Keystone gondola today prompted an interesting bit of trivia: it costs resorts anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 to make snow for the super pipes (half-pipes) in Colorado.

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