Tag: Howelsen Hill
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve…
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Breckenridge opening ski season early; other opening dates ahead
Breckenridge Resort has announced an early launch to the 2022-23 ski season. Opening day is set for Wednesday, two days ahead of schedule. Skiers and riders will have 54 acres to roam on Peak 8, according to a news release. Starting at 8:30 a.m., festivities will include a DJ and waffles, ahead of a Friday…
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Lifts, terrain, eateries, domes and ‘ice bars’: New to Colorado ski areas
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Colorado’s ski season is underway, with more resorts set to open in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at some of what’s new to the scene: Mason Davis cheers with the crowd when it’s announced that marketing team members will be handing out rolls of duct tape to the first people waiting in line for…
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5 Colorado towns where history lives — and what to see and do while you’re there
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Breckenridge Claim to fame: Gold was discovered along the Blue River in 1859, attracting waves of people who would create Breck as we know it today. In 1887, a 13 1/2-pound gold nugget was unearthed, considered the largest of its kind ever in Colorado. Today:…
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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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What’s new to Colorado ski country: Terrain expansions, more lifts and eateries
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The most drastic change to Colorado’s 2021-22 ski season likely will be normalcy. At least, it seems the season will be close to what it was before the pandemic. No longer are Vail Resorts-owned destinations requiring reservations, for example. Others aren’t limiting ticket sales and…