Tag: Ski Areas
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Arapahoe Basin to reopen for final weekend of ski season
Arapahoe Basin will be open for one last weekend of the 2025-26 ski season, the ski area said Monday. It’s the second time it’s extended its closing date after the May snowstorm last week. The ski slopes will be closed Monday through Thursday this week, but will reopen Friday through Sunday to close out what…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. THURSDAY-NEW YEAR’S EVE So many holiday light shows…
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The days are shorter, but Colorado’s winter fun is endless
Skiing is the popular image of winter in Colorado. And for good reason: These Rocky Mountains serve as a historic, premier destination for the sport. In terms of skiing acreage and elevation, no other state compares. Skiing’s impact on Colorado in economic terms? A whopping $4.8 billion annually, according to a study from 2015, the…
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Here’s when Colorado ski resorts are opening this season
Thanks to a generous storm over Colorado’s southwest mountains, Wolf Creek Ski Area took the honor of kicking off the state’s ski season in October. Others would have to wait for the generosity to spread — for the kind of snow that dumped over the high country ahead of the weekend. Here’s a look at…
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Opening dates announced for Colorado ski areas winter 2024-25
Colorado Ski Country USA, the trade organization representing most of the state’s ski areas, has announced opening dates for the 2024-25 season. The dates — subject to change based on conditions — follow those announced by Vail Resorts, including Keystone Resort, which in recent years with enhanced snowmaking has tried to compete with Arapahoe Basin for…
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Monarch Mountain acquires scenic tramway, popular tourist stop
A Colorado ski area is adding a historic attraction to its portfolio. Monarch Mountain recently announced acquiring the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway and the building atop the Continental Divide that has served as a tourist stop since the 1950s. The tramway opened in 1966 for rides above 12,000 feet in non-winter months. Between Salida and…
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Closing dates for Colorado’s ski areas: End of the season draws near
Spring giveth — some of skiers’ most treasured powder — and spring taketh. Closing dates are ahead for Colorado’s slopes. April 3: Aspen Buttermilk, Crested Butte, Sunlight Mountain, Powderhorn, Telluride April 10: Granby Ranch, Steamboat April 17: Aspen Snowmass, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora Mountain, Keystone, Monarch Mountain, Purgatory, Wolf Creek April 24:…
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Vail Resorts’ CEO Rob Katz steps down after 15 years
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vail Resorts Inc. announced Tuesday longtime CEO Rob Katz will be stepping down, but remain on the board and with the company. Kirsten Lynch, currently the chief marketing officer, will be named CEO of the private company (NYSE: MTN) that owns 37 ski area and…