Home to famous winter towns like Vail, Aspen, and Telluride, Colorado is known around the country as one of the best places to ski and snowboard. With so much world-class skiing scattered throughout the Rockies, it makes …
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Colorado has fantastic skiing and snowboarding. A Basin and Loveland race to open every year in October. After that there there are new resorts opening up every weekend into mid December, by which point it's officially winter! Read our skiing guide.
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Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History
When people around the world think of Colorado, many conjure idyllic images of skiers and snowboarders gliding down pristine, snow-covered mountains. Since skiing currently is so integral to the cultural and scenic …
Fly Directly to these Colorado Ski Resorts with Airports Nearby
While Denver International Airport resides relatively close to the Rocky Mountains, you're still well over an hour to the closest ski resort. Some people prefer to fly directly to their destination, so choosing a ski …
20 Cool Colorado Winter Activities To Try
Admiring the winter season is easy when there are so many fun activities to indulge in Colorado. From traditional downhill skiing and snowboarding to fishing on a frozen lake, the Rocky Mountains are an ideal destination …
The Colorado Ski Resorts by Hot Springs
In Colorado's Rocky Mountains, hot springs go together with ski resorts like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold, snowy day. It's a match made in a winter wonderland! Luckily, there are usually some geothermal mineral water …
Speak Fluent Ski Bum with this Slang
Ski bums are a creative bunch. With laid-back lingo and vibes similar to surfers you might find on the beach, the slang words you'll hear around ski resorts are often equally hilarious and puzzling. With new …
The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado
The thought of an elite group of skiers who scale cliff faces and fight bad guys atop mountains sounds like the stuff of predictable action movies. However, unpredictably, this division of the US Army is very much real …
8 Best Ski Towns In Colorado
Epic skiing is synonymous with the Colorado Rockies. And with that comes iconic ski towns. Most of Colorado's resort towns grew into their role after years as mining camps. These are the best ski towns in the state. …
Wondrous Winter Road Trips In Colorado
Road-tripping is an American pastime, and traveling in Colorado should be too. Year-round its changing seasons provide unique opportunities for cross-state travel and the winter brings with it some of the lightest, …
20 Best Colorado Ski Resorts for Powder
When you say Colorado, people think of snow-capped peaks and epic skiing. And they're right. The biggest and best ski resorts are here and they're spectacular! With over thirty ski areas to choose from, not to mention …
Winter Vacation in Aspen, Colorado
Known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding across four different resorts, Aspen and Snowmass, are two of Colorado’s top winter destinations. The area offers a number of winter-themed festivals, memorable …
Colorado Ski Resorts with Gondola Rides
There's something special about riding a gondola up the ski slopes, especially in a place as pretty as Colorado. You're comfortably covered by walls with a bird's eye view of everything you pass and will maybe later …
Shred West to 7 Secluded Colorado Ski Slopes
With Western Colorado's abundance of mountains and dry, fresh powder, you may have a difficult time choosing which resort to ski first. The slopes are quiet and free of crowds, so you'll spend more time carving powder …
Handful of Ski Resorts near Durango
While Durango isn't known as a major ski destination, it has its fair share of mountains to ride near town. In addition to its beloved Purgatory Resort, there are a couple local ski hills and a couple more world class …
What is Colorado is known for?
Colorado is known for a lot of things, but most of the world probably thinks of stunning mountain scenery when they think of the state. But in addition to the high country, the Centennial State is famous for lots of …
The Wonderful Skiing by Winter Park
Located just 65 miles west of Denver, Winter Park is a year-round destination in Grand County that's known for its plethora of outdoor activities. But it's best known for its winter sports, such as skiing. Home to the …
Got Vertical? Colorado Ski Resorts by Size
Colorado's world class ski resorts feature a myriad of skiable acres and vertical drops, all waiting to be explored by eager riders. Whether you're looking for that right combination of vertical and terrain, or are just …
11 Best Colorado Family Ski Resorts
Millions of enthusiastic skiers flock to Colorado yearly because of its good elevation, bright skies, and breathtaking scenery. While it's hard to go wrong with any ski resort options in the state, a few are considered …
The Ski Resorts Close to Grand Junction
Many choose Colorado for a ski vacation and head to the popular ski resorts of Vail, Aspen, or Breckenridge and often forget about Colorado’s Western Slope. Locals and Colorado natives will tell you some of the best …
Colorado’s 6 Small Town-Run Ski Areas
These smaller Colorado ski areas are seldom spoken of outside their local mountain towns. They're tiny hills funded by local government, donations, and ticket sales. Their chairlifts are relics, their atmosphere is …