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…
Hot off the presses, here’s Colorado’s newest ski pass: Three of Colorado’s most historic and celebrated ski towns have joined forces to unveil the new Colorado Triple Play featuring an unprecedented two days of skiing and riding at Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat and Winter Park Resort during the 2011/2012 winter season. You read that right. For $299…
The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo is on its 20th year this year and will take place Friday, November 4 through Sunday the 6th. This is a great pre-season “warm up” event where you can find great deals on gear, lodging and passes. I hope to snag a new set of skis and boots, myself.…
Reminder: Rocky Mountain Super Pass prices go up by $20 tomorrow. Get your Winter Park/Copper Mountain pass today if you haven’t already!
Just like Vail Resorts School of Shred, Colorado Ski Country also offers “Passports” for free and discounted skiing at member resorts for local 5th and 6th graders. Both passports offer at least three days of skiing or snowboarding at each of their 21 member resorts. For 5th graders the pass is free and for 6th…
Parents: you may not be aware that Vail Resorts offers a School of Shred Program: “The 11/12 School of Shred program provides 4 FREE days of skiing or riding at each of the state’s top-ranked resorts Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin for all Colorado fifth and sixth grade students who register by…
Did you know the @EchoMountain season pass is only $169 and the area is only 35 miles from Denver? http://www.echomtnpark.com/echocart/products.php?cat=1
Vail Resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone) has announced their technology plans for the second iteration of their popular pass-based technology: EpicMix Photo. RFID-enabled passes I remember when resorts were first trying out RFID-enabled passes: the ones with the chips in them that, with special scanners, can be picked up when you get close to…
If you haven’t yet, upgrade your Rocky Mountain Super Pass or Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain season passes before September 5, 2011. After that prices may go up. The Super Pass is a great deal at $409 for unrestricted skiing at Winter Park and Copper.
The 57th annual SNIAGRAB (bargains spelled backwards) returns this weekend (September 3, 2011). Participating locations in Colorado are: Boulder, Bowles, Colorado Springs, Denver Sportscastle, Fort Collins, Parker, and Park Meadows. Check the website to sign up as a VIP and get early access. The deals are pretty huge and only last a couple weeks (through…
Once again, Copper Mountain is hosting Scout Family Ski Days for the Denver Area, where $25/person buys a lift ticket that also includes an on-mountain breakfast and lunch. The caveat is that these tickets are only good for December 11 or December 18 and cannot be used any other day. If you need to rent…
Just a quick reminder, if you haven’t purchased your pass for the season and you’re planning to head to Copper Mountain or Winter Park/Mary Jane this season you should lock in your pass now. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass (completely unrestricted) is only $429 through November 21, 2010. Worth noting: all of the Intrawest passes…
We have you covered from the tarmac to the ski slopes. Trip includes: a flight out to Colorado, a rental car to transport you from Denver International Airport to Copper Mountain, 3 nights of lodging that’s minutes from the slopes, lift tickets and even ski rentals.
Be sure to mark November 5-7, 2010 on your calendars. During the first weekend in November the Denver Convention Center will be hosting the annual Ski & Snowboard Expo. In addition to deals on gear and passes from local retailers and resorts, there will also be a biergarten (beer garden) hosted by Paulaner. Buy tickets…
Earlier this week, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in North Lake Tahoe, California joined the Vail Resorts family. This means Colorado Pass holders now have access to five additional days valid at Heavenly (also in Tahoe) or Northstar-at-Tahoe. Epic Pass holders get unlimited skiing at Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe. Learn more at buzz.
The season is already ramping up. Today Vail Resorts announced an awesome differentiator to the mix of resort offerings (this makes choosing a season pass in Colorado interesting) that can automatically track skier and snowboarder vertical feet skied and days on the mountain: EpicMix leverages radio frequency (RF) technology installed at each of the Company’s…
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…
If you’re curious, yes, you can upgrade your Vail Resorts passes (Summit to Colorado or Epic, Colorado to Epic). I confirmed that you can upgrade even after the pass purchase deadline. I had opted for the lowest pass this season (Summit Pass: Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge) but had a change in plans (days at Beaver…
Echo Mountain has teamed up with Sims Snowboards for the MORE SNOW = FREE LIFT TICKETS contest. It’s easy: buy a season pass to Echo before November 1st and you’re entered to win: free gear from Sims and free tickets for as many inches as this snow storm has dumped (38!). Purchase your pass today…
My younger brother tried snowboarding for the first time yesterday, and I took him up to Loveland. The mountain is incredibly friendly for beginners who are just starting, and I highly recommend it for the following reasons: The area for beginners (Loveland Valley) is distinctive from the other areas of the mountain (Loveland Basin). The…
The Colorado Pass will be on sale this weekend and if you pick it up at the Ski & Snowboard Expo you’ll get two bonus buddy passes (buy two tickets for $50 each).
Free skiing is back at Crested Butte! From Dec. 1 – 17, 2008, you can get 1 free lift ticket for each person per night lodging booked through Crested Butte Vacations. It’s a perfect time to round up your crew for a road trip! Condos I’ve priced out come in at $100 total per person…
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…
From the SteepSavers newsletter: “…winter is right around the corner and there is more snow in the forecast for this weekend. Don’t miss out! Buy your [Summit, Colorado, Epic] pass before prices increase on Monday, October 13, 2008″
This week, those who renewed existing Colorado Passes have started recieving them in the mail. Additionally, if you opted to defer payment if your renewal you can expect to see that charge in the coming weeks.
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…