Tag: Aspen Snowmass
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Ikon Pass announces changes for Colorado access and pricing ahead of sales starting next week
Days after Epic Pass made headlines by announcing a big discount for the Gen Z demographic, Ikon Pass is making headlines related to an announcement regarding next season’s winter pass, too. As far as Coloradans are concerned, the two biggest updates are related to the Ikon Base Pass, with spring pricing for this tier of…
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Resort employee killed in accident on Aspen slopes
An employee death occurred at Aspen Snowmass in recent days, with the local coroner’s office reporting that the fatality was related to a skiing accident that occurred on morning of January 22 on Lower Creekside run. The Aspen Times reports that the Aspen Skiing Company employee who died was identified as Rohan J. Verplank, of…
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Colorado ski resort prepares for major upgrades, including 2 new lifts
One of Colorado’s biggest ski resorts is ready to pump nearly $80 million in new chairlifts and other upgrades. “We have a huge summer ahead for on-mountain developments here at Aspen Snowmass,” Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Geoff Buchheister said in a recent news release. That was in announcing a high-speed six-pack to replace the Elk…
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Why spring skiing rules in Colorado
Skiing is a winter sport, they say. Those in Colorado know better. No doubt, we love winter skiing. But we really, really love spring skiing. As much as we look forward to those first powder days, the anticipation might be greater for this time of year when that powder takes on another cherished form. Yes,…
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Colorado ski resorts in summer: A look at some standout attractions
The powder fades, and a different kind of fun ramps up at Colorado’s ski resorts. This century has seen the industry increasingly vie for year-round destination status. The latest and greatest developments spot this state’s Rockies — amusements for families, underappreciated views for sightseers and singletrack for serious mountain bikers. As ski areas shift to…
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The best Colorado ski pass deals: Get them before prices go up
It’s easy to still be in summer mode this time of year. Thus, it’s easy to miss out on the best prices for the ski season ahead. Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass goes up in price Sept. 4, along with other products that end early-bird sales around the start of next month. Here we take a…
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Mountain kayaks, cardboard races, pond splashes: Spring around Colorado ski resorts
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It’s only fitting the powder-packed ski season that was 2022-’23 goes out with a bang. Or, more specifically, a splash. Pond-skimming is but one tradition of closing festivities across ski country in the spring. Here’s a look at other happenings: Arapahoe Basin: A nod to the parking lot that takes on a summery scene, the…
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Colorado ski area base renovation includes ‘sustainable and intuitive’ building
The base of Aspen’s Buttermilk Ski Area has some new and improved digs. Recently celebrated at a ribbon-cutting, the centerpiece of the $23 million renovation is the guest services building. Aspen Skiing Co. calls it a “sustainable and intuitive one-stop shop” for tickets, rentals, day lockers and relaxing. The company says the 9,000-square-foot building runs…
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27-year-old youth mentor with a “zest for life” dies at Snowmass ski area
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tyler James Updegraff, 27, was a lifelong skier with an “unparalleled zest for life” and a passion for the outdoors, teaching children and cooking. Updegraff, who lived in Silverthorne with his close friend Brad Hanshaw, died at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in a single-skier accident…
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Ski tips: Local insight for acing some of Colorado’s top destinations
If you’re new or mostly new to Colorado’s big, iconic ski resorts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s easy to feel like an outsider in a sea of vacationing outsiders. That’s why we consulted the insiders. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of the recent snowy trend or planning a trip for more terrain later…