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Jan 15, 2008

Looking to try some snowboarding tricks?

Categories: Recommendations, Terrain
Written By: Devin Reams
The ABC-of-Snowboarding site has a collection of tutorials on how to do snowboard tricks. It includes descriptions, animations, and simple visuals to help you land those sweet ollies. Click here to visit the Snowboarding Tricks site. Related posts:Ask CS: Where can I buy gear in the summer? Q: Where can I buy new skis in August? I’ll... A new way to rent gear With airlines now charging as much as $100 to bring... Arapahoe Basin Opens Montezuma Bowl If you missed it last weekend: “Colorado powder hounds will...
Dec 27, 2007

Documentary: Heli-skiing: living the dream

Categories: Beaver Creek, Entertainment, Terrain, Travel
Written By: Devin Reams
I just finished up watching my first documentary in high definition: Heli-skiing: living the dream. Produced by Discovery HD Theater this was an awe-inspiring look at Mike Wiegele's "Wiegele World" in BC, Canada. An expensive trip that is worth every penny as Wiegele has cited numerous clients walking away telling him it was "best day of their life" every day of their trip. With snowcat and helicopter skiing you're welcome to ski unlimited vertical feet on mountains that few have ever touched. You become part of a tour group (with highly skilled guides) and packages include three square meals, lodging and ...
Dec 17, 2007

Perfect Powder Day: December 9th at Vail

Categories: Snow, Terrain, Vail
Written By: Devin Reams
My best day skiing was last Sunday at Vail when they got over 8 inches of fresh new snow. Sure, Vail got snow but I got a bowl! The Blue Sky Basin also opened and I can't count the number of times I got (delightfully) stuck in the deep white stuff. The best part of all this snow is you can't get too terribly hurt. The worst part is that a lot of rocks, cliffs and bumps are lurking beneath. It's also a huge drain of energy trying to stand up and work your way out of getting stuck. So, with ...
Dec 7, 2007

Vail to open more terrain, express lift

Categories: Aside, Terrain, Vail
Written By: Devin Reams
With at least 10" in the last 24 hours at Vail, resort officials are planning to open Blue Sky Basin and portions China, Sun Up and Sun Down Bowls on Saturday, December 8th. Also, the new Highline Express Lift (Chair 10) will open for it's first time. Visit Vail.com for more information. Related posts:12 inches at Vail! 12 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours... 12 Hour Snowfall Special Ski.com recently announced a new ski special — if it... Arapahoe Basin to open October 15, 2008 The race to open is on! Arapahoe Basin is announcing...
Nov 25, 2007

Copper Mountain opens first Superpipe in 2007

Categories: Copper Mountain, Terrain
Written By: Devin Reams
Saturday was the opening day for the Main Vein Superpipe at Copper Mountain. It's the third season where Copper has opened the first Superpipe in North America: Copper’s pipe is a product of collaboration between Copper’s nationally recognized Catalyst Terrain Park team and Snowpark Technologies (SPT). SPT and Copper will now work together to develop, design and build Copper’s nationally recognized Catalyst Terrain Park and the other parks throughout the mountain. Copper’s Catalyst Terrain Park and Main Vein Superpipe will host the Suzuki US Freeskiing Open and USASA Nationals in 2008. Read the full article at the Summit Daily News. Personally I won't ...
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January 26, 2010
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There are a ton of parties, events, and concerts coming to Denver this week as the snowsports industry descends on Denver, Colorado. The 2010 SIA Snow Show trade expo will be taking over downtown. Even if you’re not attending the show, you should be downtown this week as there will be plenty of fun to be had. Check out the Apres Ski website for the comprehensive list of events: http://www.denver.org/apresski/home.aspx

I’ll be downtown all week at various parties and events. If you’re around and would like to meet up, feel free to follow Colorado Snow on twitter or send an email to devin@cosnow.com.

January 20, 2010
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Here we are half-way through January 2010 and most of Colorado’s most popular resorts are at 20-30″ bases. Most resorts don’t have enough snow to open up expert (non-man-made snow) terrain such as the Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin. So, it’s with even one or two inches that we get excited. It’s not much to get excited for, but it’s something. Given the state of things, every little bit helps. Joel Gratz has more information on the wave of storms moving through Colorado this week. Expect some good snow by this weekend!

January 15, 2010
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Congratulations to Lindsey Vonn, alpine ski racer, U.S. Ski Team member, and Vail celebrity. The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame named her the 2009 Athlete of the Year. This year she re-claimed the overall World Cup champion title and became the first American woman to win the world Super-G title. You can follow Lindsey on her blog at lindseyvonn.com, and is active on twitter at @lindseyvonn.

January 13, 2010
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If you hadn’t heard, Arapahoe Basin is losing it’s “hard core” exterior and becoming “resortized” by Vail Resorts. With the parking upgrades and Montezuma Bowl lift, it’s hard to argue the resort isn’t trying to stay competitive with the major resorts. So, this summer A-Basin will be adding a high-speed quad lift to replace Exhibition at the bottom of the mountain. Suggestions for the name of the lift are being accepted at alanh@a-basin.net with the winner reciving a 2010-11 Arapahoe Basin Season Pass or $300 gift certificate to Arapahoe Sports. (via DenverPost)

January 12, 2010
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It’s going to be a busy weekend January 28 – January 31, not only with the SIA Snow Show be in Denver, but the Winter X Games will be in Aspen. Winter X Games 14 will be broadcast on ESPN and online coverage can be found on their Snowboarding blog and Freeskiing blog.

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If you’re a Vail Resorts season pass holder (Summit Pass, Colorado Pass, Epic Pass), keep in mind you have 6 “Ski With A Friend” passes to use this season. This entitles you to discounted lift tickets at the window. We recently visited Beaver Creek where a $97 adult ticket became $65 with the discount. For pricing details (as it varies during the season) visit snow.com or call 888-215-3867.

Updated: As Nicole pointed out, ‘buddy passes’ are different than ’ski with a friend’ passes and prices are posted online. Thanks!