A new line of snowboards called 'Love' from Burton have nearly-nude models on them and Vail Resorts, Winter Park, and Echo Mountain (so far) have prohibited employees from riding on them. Sure it's common sense. Even though they aren't preventing guests (and off-the-clock employees) from using them, I wonder how long until someone makes a big deal about it. Read the rest of the Playboy snowboard article at the Colorado Daily.

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.

We've seen a lot of new stuff heading towards the mountains this season. Here's a quick peak at some of the highlights on the slopes: Arapahoe Basin 300 new parking spots added Tunnel under Hwy 6 to connect parking and the slopes, safely Buses to bring people down from the upper lots Black Mountain lodge with room for 100 diners New, efficient snowmaking at Sundance Aspen / Snowmass New acres added in Canopy Cruiser New Sheer Bliss quad chairlift, access to 700 challenging acres Gondola Plaza added at Aspen Mountain Olympic-sized superpipe at Buttermilk Two new restaurants added to Snowmass New lodges and housing in the base village at Snowmass Search for hotel deals in Aspen before the ...

Opening day is still to be determined at, Echo Mountain, one of Denver's closest parks. But, the mountain recently discounted its season pass. From reader, David: "Echo’s deal is the [$149] season pass. Nothing else is close. It has a nice intermediate hill that’s great for improving riders and skiers. No real green runs or true extreme areas but some trees. If you live close and don’t have a season pass elsewhere it’s the best deal by far. They have lights and are open up till 9 p.m." Click here to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Devin wrote a great guide to all the most frequently used and best known passes in Colorado, but there are also a lot of great deals that you might not be aware of. Below are a few more passes that you may want to check out. Monarch This resort may be a bit out of the way and off the beaten track, but it's offering some great deals this season. Monarch has teamed up with mountains in Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah to offer you some excellent free and discounted deals. You will get 3 free days at each of the following ...