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Starting the season: waxing skis with Swix Alpine Kit

Before heading up for the first time, I always recommend waxing your skis or board. Surprisingly, most people I talk to don’t do any waxing despite it being a quick 30 minute ordeal. Waxing is important because it adds a layer of protection between the ski surface and the snow. Plus, if you don’t wax your skis you’ll see an amazing improvement in speed and performance next time you head out.

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Win a snow day at Copper Mountain from MapQuest

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.

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Winter beginning in Colorado with recent snowfall?

We’ve set our clocks back, that’s one way I can always tell winter must be near. While technically the first day of the season this year is December 21, 2010, it seems fairly safe to say that “winter” as I know it is here.

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Breckenridge opens this weekend, free parking and french toast

Breckenridge, one of Summit County’s favorite resorts, will be opening for it’s 49th season tomorrow (Friday, November 12th). Celebrating the opening of the new Ski Hill Gill (a new luxury ski in/out resort), the first 1,000 visitors at the base of Peak 8 will get free french toast starting at 8:30 a.m. Lifts open at […]

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First storms of the 2010 season passing through

We had a re-introduction to snow a few weeks ago as the season was first opening but now the real stuff seems to be headed in waves (hopefully). Last night provided up to a half foot or more in much of Summit County including Keystone and about 7 inches at Copper and Wolf Creek. Forecasters […]

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Colorado resorts open this weekend

If you weren’t one of the lucky that played hookie today to get in some opening day runs, then be sure to head up to the newly opened resorts this weekend. Two of the biggiest resorts, Copper Mountain and Keystone opened their seasons to crowds. Wolf Creek is now opening for the season, too. Worth […]