Tag: Colorado Ski Country
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Get ’em while it’s hot: Affordable multi-mountain ‘Gems’ passes now on sale in Colorado
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Amid the summer heat, the trade group representing the majority of Colorado’s ski areas wants people to think snow. Colorado Ski Country USA recently listed its multi-mountain family pass for sale. That’s the Gems Pass, proudly featuring some of the state’s non-mega resorts. Passes for teens ($199) and parents ($325) grant two days at each…
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New and returning ways for skiing families to save on Colorado slopes
If you’re serious about skiing and have not secured your Epic Pass or Ikon Pass by now, you’ve missed the best prices to get the most bang for your buck on Colorado’s signature mountains. The good news: A few returning and debuting products promise savings — especially for families. New to the offerings by Colorado…
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Colorado ski areas report record visitation
Colorado’s ski industry recorded more visits than ever this past season, in line with previously reported national numbers that were credited to more season pass holders and general demand for outdoor fun in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Colorado Ski Country USA celebrated the record in an announcement Thursday, with the association’s president and…
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The soul of Colorado skiing hides in plain sight — right in the neighborhood
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This winter, Rick Noll got a call from a man on a mission to hit every ski area in Colorado. Noll, the city of Ouray’s resource director, recalled the question: “What’s the lowdown on Lee’s Ski Hill?” It’s not often Noll receives outside inquiries about…
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8 tips for saving money on Colorado ski slopes
So you missed the early-bird deals on season passes. You missed the first, best way to ski a lot and save money. But there are several other tricks to the trade in Colorado. Here’s what to know before breaking the bank on the state’s increasingly pricey slopes: Be sure to book in advance This one…
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Colorado ski visits up year-to-year, but not on pace with other projection in West
The trade group representing most of Colorado’s ski areas is calling last winter and spring “a strong rebound” from the previous season, when operations closed at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Colorado Ski Country USA on Tuesday announced an estimated 12 million visits to all of the state’s commercial slopes on the 2020-’21 season.…
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Winter Park Resort extends ski and snowboard season into May
After a series of late winter storms, Winter Park Resort announced it is extending its 2020-21 ski and snowboard season by two weeks, now set to end on May 9. According to the resort, the Winter Park area accumulated 79 inches of snow in March, more than a quarter of the total accumulation during the…
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Pass holders no longer need reservations at Winter Park Resort
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Winter Park Resort no longer requires pass holders to have reservations in order to access the mountain for the 2020/21 season, the resort announced Monday. This new policy was implemented because the resort no…
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16-year-old skier dies after crashing into tree at Eldora Mountain Resort
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 16-year-old boy died Monday after he hit a tree while skiing at the Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County — the second death in two days at the resort. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office…
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Teen skiers rescued from Eldora Mountain after crashing into each other
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