Winter Park - Colorado Snow

Nov 18, 2008

Winter Park tomorrow, Eldora and Echo opening this weekend

Categories: Aside, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Winter Park

Written By: Devin Reams

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.

Oct 20, 2008

Resort Improvement Roundup 2008

Categories: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Echo Mountain, Monarch, Resorts, Snowmass, Steamboat, Terrain, Winter Park

Written By: Devin Reams

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 ...

Aug 29, 2008

Lesser-Known Season Passes

Categories: Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Deals, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Loveland, Snowmass, Steamboat, Telluride, Tickets, Winter Park, Wolf Creek

Written By: Rachel

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 ...

Aug 15, 2008

CoSnow Guide to 2008/2009 Season Passes

Categories: Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Featured, Keystone, Loveland, Steamboat, Tickets, Vail, Winter Park

Written By: Devin Reams

I know, I know--it's only August but with the recent (dramatic) change in weather here in Denver (from sunny 90s to wet 60s) it's a nice reminder that the seasons will change and we'll be back on the slopes in no time. So, the question, have you bought a 2008/2009 season pass yet? If you're still thinking about it here's the scoop as of August 15th (prices and purchase options are subject to change throughout the season.) Colorado Pass Any reader will know this is my favorite pass as it gets you access to awesome mountains for beginners and experts alike. The extra ...

Mar 18, 2008

Ask CS: Closing dates through April 2008?

Categories: Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Keystone, Recommendations, Snow, Steamboat, Vail, Winter Park

Written By: Devin Reams

Q: Is there any chance that the usual Summit County mtn's will stay open through the end of April, besides A-Basin and Loveland? My kids have Easter break from 4/21-25. What about Breck? Vail? B-Creek? Posted by glegly A: Unfortunately the Summit County mountains are going to close around the second weekend of April. Even by the first weekend things have been getting pretty slushy (maybe not this year!).You can check out the resort closing dates down the right side of Colorado Snow (along with the conditions) or visit the resort pages at Colorado Ski. Here's the dates:April 6th, 2008: SteamboatApril 13th, ...