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Colorado Ski and Golf Demo Days at Loveland next weekend

The demo days are coming, the demo days are coming! Colorado Ski and Golf has already partnered up with a ton of brands to host a Demo Day at Loveland next week. When: November 20th & 21st, 2010 Where: Loveland Ski Area Cost: $40.00 when you sign up by November 17th at any Colorado Ski […]

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Open snow jobs at Colorado resorts

The economy has had it’s ups and downs lately Things are uncertain, no job can be considered safe. But one thing is for sure: the ski resorts will need some help this season. A quick roundup: Copper mountain still has open positions including lift operators. Vail Resorts is looking for anyone from experienced technologists to […]

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Copper/Winter Park Pass prices increase November 22, 2010

Just a quick reminder, if you haven’t purchased your pass for the season and you’re planning to head to Copper Mountain or Winter Park/Mary Jane this season you should lock in your pass now. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass (completely unrestricted) is only $429 through November 21, 2010. Worth noting: all of the Intrawest passes […]

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Warren Miller "Wintervention" film premiere next week in Denver

Do you have a skiing or snowboarding problem? Do you always take “just one more” run? If you answered “yes” to either of these, it may be time for a Wintervention. Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Wintervention is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed. Wintervention takes riders like Chris Davenport, Jonny Moseley and Lindsey Vonn on a global tour of Alaska, Norway, Canada, Antarctica and beyond… delivering a successful Wintervention for all of us in need. Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.

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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 […]