Tag: Copper Mountain
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Snowstang adds direct buses for Copper MountainWorld Cup races
Copper Mountain hosts America’s first Alpine World Cup weekend in four years right after Thanksgiving. The Colorado Department of Transportation just rolled out express Snowstang buses so fans can skip the Interstate 70 traffic jam. Service runs Friday through Sunday. One bus leaves Denver on Friday. Two buses run each way Saturday and Sunday. Riders…
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Getting to know Summit County on and off the slopes
Colorado is home to names synonymous with skiing — the likes of Vail, Aspen, Steamboat and Telluride known around the world. But the greatest showcase of skiing in the state? We propose a locale that can’t be defined by one name, but four. Yes, it’s quadruple the fun in Summit County. However close in proximity,…
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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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Westbound I-70 re-opens at Copper Mountain after semitruck crash
A crash between two semitrucks closed a section of westbound Interstate 70 for hours Friday morning as skiers headed west for the weekend snow. Two commercial vehicles crashed on the highway near Copper Mountain around 6 a.m. Friday morning, according to a press release from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). I-70 re-opened by about…
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For Colorado winters, La Niña has become the name of the game
Colorado’s most powder-crazed skiers have gotten to know the term “La Nina.” That’s because the most powder-crazed skiers pay attention to forecasts well in advance of winter, and La Niña has come to the center of those forecasts in recent years. It is again at the center of predictions for this season. La Niña refers…
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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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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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Price deadline approaches for Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Coloradans’ collective focus is turning to summer, one might want to consider next ski season. Vail Resorts’ popular Epic Pass is going up in price after May 27. Now is the time to secure the most affordable access to dozens of destinations worldwide, including…
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Slush Rush Copper Mountain wasn’t exactly a beach party for 2nd annual pond skim
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Conditions for the 2nd annual Slush Rush at Copper Mountain Resort were not exactly representative of a warm spring day as most pond skims and beach parties go near the end of ski season. Tom Hellauer [email protected] Instead of a typical warm, spring splash day it was a cold, spring powder day — yet the ski…
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Powder primer 2023: A closer look at Colorado’s ski areas
ARAPAHOE BASIN (est. 1946) A-Basin is the oldest of Summit County’s four ski areas, beginning with former ski racers and World War II veterans. The decades ushered in a new cast of characters: a scrappy bunch who called themselves Atomic Janitors, cleaning by night, sleeping in an A-Frame attic and skiing by daybreak. Skiable terrain:…