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PHOTOS: Mary Jane Ski Resort Celebrates 50 Years

Members of the ski patrol wave flags as they reach the base of Mary Jane during a commemorative ski-down on Mary Jane Trail during the 50th anniversary celebration for Mary Jane. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ski through Mary Jane during the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Kids in ski school head down a run in Mary Jane during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Members of the ski patrol wave flags as they reach the base of Mary Jane during a commemorative ski-down on Mary Jane Trail during the 50th anniversary celebration for Mary Jane. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ski through the trees along Whistlestop run at Mary Jane during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People cheer for the camera as they line up for the Super Gauge Express during the 50th anniversary celebration for Mary Jane ski resort on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Uphill skiers make their way along Whistlestop during the 50th anniversary celebration of Mary Jane ski resort on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Uphill skiers can access the slopes a day early since they have no need for the lifts.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ski through Mary Jane during the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ski through Mary Jane during the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ride the Iron Horse lift from the base of Mary Jane during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Zach Hunt wears pasties and a pink beard as he listens to a DJ at the base of Mary Jane during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People cheer as a DJ throws swag into the crowd at the base of Mary Jane during the ski resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Lauren Jacobs takes part in a shotski at the base of Mary Jane during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People cheer for the camera as they line up for the Super Gauge Express during the 50th anniversary celebration for Mary Jane ski resort on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People ski through Mary Jane during the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
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