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2011 Denver Post Ski Guide: Colorado’s Best

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 […]

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Lots of La Niña!

Joel over at Colorado Powder Forecast has a round up of his thoughts on La Niña this year. While it’s looking to only be about 60% of last year’s strength that doesn’t necessarily translate to less snow (the affects on snowfall are unpredictable). Learn more…

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Enter to win 2012 Rocker2 Skis from evo

evo and Salomon have teamed up to celebrate the launch of the Salomon’s 2012 ski line by giving one lucky winner 2012 Rocker2 Skis! Check out the contest on Facebook…

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Event: 80’s Ski Party this Friday

There’s a great party for a good cause going down this Friday at 8 PM at Denver’s Mile High Station: the 80’s Ski Party. On October 21st, all those who dare to relive the greatest decade of ski wear will unite to celebrate skiing primarily, the 80’s course and especially the life of our friend […]

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SKI Magazine posts 2011-2012 resort ranking

Amongst the top resorts ranked by SKI Magazine are most of our Colorado favorites: Vail (#2), Snowmass (#4), Beaver Creek (#7), Steamboat (#8), Breckenridge (#9), Telluride (#10), Aspen (#11), Winter Park (#14), Crested Butte (#15), and Copper Mountain (#18). Photo credit: Jeff Cricco

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Wolf Creek is first Colorado resort to open 2011/2012 season

In case you missed it last week, the underrated Wolf Creek (often receiving the most snow in Colorado by far) was the first resort to open the Colorado season. This comes ahead of the usual “race to open” by Arapahoe Basin and Loveland in Summit County. Worth noting that last season Wolf Creek wasn’t able […]

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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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Colorado Ski Country 5th and 6th grade Passports

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 […]