Colorado SnowMonarch Mountain is the perfect ski area for people looking to get away from the hustle-bustle of the bigger resorts. Monarch is very affordable and easily accessible from the Front Range via Highways 285 and 50. At Monarch you park right at the base of the mountain and walk to the lifts, making it very convenient for families with little ones. Monarch’s two strongest attributes are friendly people and abundant natural snowfall (350″). This season give Monarch Mountain a try. You’ll be glad you did.
The Gems cards are back and on sale now. Colorado Ski Country USA sells the cards which offer a unique deal at a handful of their 20 member resorts. This is like the ‘Entertainment Coupon Book’ of Colorado “gem” skiing. Here are a few of the offers: Arapahoe Basin: $10 off adult full day tickets […]
It’s Easter weekend and the season has slowed to a crawl. We haven’t seen any substantial snow in weeks and weeks. But, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Here’s this weekend’s events worth checking out. Taste of Vail (April 5 – 7) In its 22nd year, the Taste of Vail is the nation’s premier […]
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.
OPENING ALERT: Monarch Mountain will be opening this Thursday, December 8th.
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re not a season pass holder at our fine Colorado resorts (won’t go up enough, can’t afford one this year, want to try different resorts) there’s a great card that will help you get on the slopes at good prices: the Colorado Gems Card. Buy one this season (online or at any Credit Union […]
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 […]