Colorado Snow
Audi has returned as a sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and if you participate in one of the three Audi Ski Challenges in Colorado you may have a chance to win: Official 2012-13 U.S. Ski Team Jacket Three nights lodging at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships (March 20–24, 2013) VIP pass with three […]
Our pal Joel Gratz (of OpenSnow.com) and the folks at OnTheSnow have put together an excellent video explaining the science behind snowmaking and why resorts across North America need fake snow to keep the lifts turning. Guest appearances by Loveland and Beaver Creek.
While we’re looking at lists of the best resorts (and you’re maybe deciding where to head this season), OutsideOnline.com has a list of the top 40 resorts. We have seven in the top 20: Vail (#2), Steamboat (#6), Telluride (#8), Breckenridge (#10), Winter Park (#17), Beaver Creek (#18), Copper Mountain (#20).
As expected, the latest from Condé Nast Traveler’s reader’s poll shows Colorado resorts and hotels in the top rankings. In the Top 20 Ski Resorts we have eight: Telluride (#1), Beaver Creek (#5), Vail (#8), Aspen (9), and Crested Butte (#10), Steamboat (#12), Snowmass (#13) and Aspen Highlands (#15). We also have a lot of […]
Here’s another great video to help get you into the winter mood: Beaver Creek’s 2012 winter preview (all footage shot from 2011/2012 season).
In the spirit of one-upmanship, Vail Resorts has announced its own Epic Pass “for life” program times two. Buy a season pass before November 2 and you’re entered to win a pass for life both for yourself and a friend. Learn more at snow.com
Finally, the annual roundup of opening dates for the 2012 / 2013 season is finalized as of last night after Loveland announced their opening day. Here’s the full list of resorts in Colorado, including Colorado Ski Country USA resorts and Vail Resorts resorts, sorted by opening day date: Arapahoe Basin Fri, October 19, 2012 Loveland […]
The folks at Columbia are looking for the perfect ski bum to receive: a 90 day condo rental, car, food, and season pass to Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Steamboat, Winter Park, and Arapahoe Basin. One person will be chosen based on a video submission and be asked to post two updates per […]