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…
Crystal Ski Shop in Boulder recently started a cool tuning deal where you save 40% by dropping your skis off for tuning on Monday and then picking them up after 7am on Friday. Using the “Manic Monday” discount, you can get an economy tune for only $15. Perfect for the weekend warrior. Read more about Manic…
Did you realize you can get a season pass that includes your gear rental? A great option for beginners, check out the three equipment rental passes offered by Vail Resorts: Unlimited Sport Equipment ($359 beginner to intermediate), Unlimited Demo Equipment ($459 intermediate to expert), Unlimited Junior Equipment ($199 for 12 and under). These passes and…
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.
Click here for the 2009 Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo 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…
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…
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.…
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:…
From James: “MakeSnowNotWar.com has great organic clothing and its all 20% off right now. Just type in ‘myspace20′ as the promo code.” The shirts are pretty simple and look great plus they’re 100% organic–check ‘em out and visit their MySpace page.
Score industry recognition, the latest gear, and win a trip to the 2008 Powder video awards by posting videos of your best moves at Defy.TV, a new online video channel from The North Face. The North Face has partnered with GoPro, a designer and manufacturer of wearable digital cameras, for The North Face Video Contest…
I’m always amazed at how many companies behind the products I love are Colorado-based businesses. I like to support local products when possible, and I never have to worry about compromising quality to do so. In that vein, I thought I’d try to compile a list of Colorado companies that are making products that could…
I’m in the market for a new pair of snow goggles and I needed to re-familiarize myself with the many options out there. Here’s a quick summary of what I’ve learned: Double-paned lenses fog less Yellow, gold and amber lenses filter out blue light, emphasizing shadows in the snow Green and silver enhance contrast making…