Just got our hands on a Ski Bumper for the car and I think this is going to be HUGE this season. Review coming soon. http://sportbumper.com
Here’s part 2 of the Snow Science series from Joel Gratz and OnTheSnow. This is something I’ve always been interested in: how much does it cost a resort to make snow? You have to wonder about the cost/benefit (economics) for someone like Arapahoe Basin and Loveland to make snow so early in the season. Or […]
If you haven’t seen Vail’s blog, they’ve done a great job posting photos and videos from the new “One” gondola construction throughout the summer and fall. If you weren’t aware: Vail built a new gondola to replace the Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16) in Vail Village for their 50th anniversary (treat yourself, right?). It has […]
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Icelantic releases John Denver ski design
We here at cosnow feel a particular bond with John Denver (to the point that when I walked down the aisle at our wedding, I asked our musicians to play Annie’s Song rather than Pachelbel’s Canon in D), so I find Icelantic’s new skis to be especially awesome. So if you, too, feel a particular […]
Happy Opening Day to Eldora and Vail today — here’s to a great weekend of snow!
There’s still some snow down in Denver from the last storm where many resorts all over Colorado saw anywhere from 1-2 feet of fresh snow. What a great start to the season! We have a few more resorts opening this weekend and plenty of fun stuff to kick off the season. Check back here for […]
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.