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2011 Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Colorado

Looking for the 2012 season opening dates? 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 […]

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Event: The Business of Fun

Here’s a great (free!) event happening in Denver this week: The Business of Fun (Facebook Event). The groups shows how you can have a great career and not be stuck doing something you don’t love. This week’s session includes ski industry folks including: Preston Strout – Owner of High Cascade Snowboard Camps Chris Davenport – […]

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SIA State of the Industry 2010/2011

The ski industry has put out a video detailing the “state of the industry”: The 2010/11 winter season was a record year for the snow sports industry. Why? Find out from this State of the Industry review of SIA’s Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report giving an overview of retail sales, trends, consumer behavior and participation. […]

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SKI REX deals also start this weekend

The folks over at Colorado Ski and Golf will also be hosting three weekends worth of deals. Similar to SNIAGRAB, SKI REX boasts potential savings of up to 75% on top gear including K2, Burton, DC, Line, Rossignol, Ride, Tecnica, Salomon, The North Face, Patagonia and more!

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SNIAGRAB 2011 starts this weekend

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 […]

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Scout Family Ski Days

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 […]

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US Halfpipe Grand Prix next week at Copper

Next week, December 8 – 11, 2010, be sure to check out the Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix at Copper Mountain. You’ll get a chance to see snowboard Olympians and the halfpipe qualifying event for the upcoming World Championships.

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Vail Snow Daze 2010 starts next week

The annual Vail Snow Daze is coming up next week: December 6 – 12, 2010. This includes everything from the Dummy Demolition Derby (strap a dummy to skis and send them off a flaming ramp) to free world-class concerts by Weezer and OAR. Check the Snow Daze website for information. Psst, it’s not listed now […]