I’ve become much better at snowboarding over the past few seasons, but the T-Bar at Breckenridge can still give me pause. Getting up to the top…
I had the chance to drive a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS AWD for a week. As any self-respecting snow blogger, I took the opportunity to take it…
I’ve debated posting this because it seems to add insult to injury to sit here looking at bare ground and sparse snow and think “hell yeah I want to buy a season pass”! But, putting some money down now will be like a love letter to your future self. Lock in some great deals before…
The season is very much winding down and it’s not looking like we’ll see much more snow. But! If you want 14 days of skiing at Winter Park for only $99 you should snag this.
Check out what’s going on around the various resorts in Ski Country over at the Hub, a new site dedicated to pulling in all the blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and video content from around the state.
Also exciting: Mary Jane is now open at Winter Park for the 2011/2012 season starting today (December 16). Super Gauge Express, Galloping Goose and Pony Express will be running.
I never thought about how easy or hard it may be to get to Colorado’s resorts. Having lived here my whole life I didn’t appreciate what a hassle it might be (used to be) to coordinate going from door to door. Here’s how you can get to the various Colorado ski areas and resorts: Denver…
UPDATE: Winter Park is moving opening day 4 days earlier to THIS SATURDAY, November 12. Check the events calendar for the latest.
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…
If you didn’t get last weekend’s Sunday Post then you’re in luck: the Denver Post has published it’s 2011 ski guide. It’s a nice overview of most of the CSCUSA spots across the state with pass pricing, location, lifts, and other vitals. If you’re looking to bone up and learn more about Colorado’s gems, check out the guide.
Reminder: Rocky Mountain Super Pass prices go up by $20 tomorrow. Get your Winter Park/Copper Mountain pass today if you haven’t already!
As usual, here’s your round up of this seasons opening days across the state. We’re nearly through October and there are already three resorts open. Check below to find when the others will open up. Any changes (early opens! fingers crossed) will be posted here and on the events calendar. Updates If you aren’t already,…
Amongst the top resorts ranked by SKI Magazine are most of our Colorado favorites: Vail (#2), Snowmass (#4), Beaver Creek (#7), Steamboat (#8), Breckenridge (#9), Telluride (#10), Aspen (#11), Winter Park (#14), Crested Butte (#15), and Copper Mountain (#18). Photo credit: Jeff Cricco
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 graders, its a very reasonable $99.
We’ve found pictures from Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Winter Park and Breckenridge all showing hints of snow. Here we are just days after the Labor Day weekend and snow is already on the mind. We’re hoping to see much more very soon. In just a few weeks Loveland and Arapahoe Basin will likely begin making snow…
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 the 18th). Bonus: Spend over $250 and you can get free lift tickets to Copper, Winter Park, Loveland, or A-Basin.
