Tag: Skiing And Snowboarding
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Vail Resorts reports nearly 15 million skier visits this season – a significant drop compared to prior year
Vail Resorts has published their third-quarter fiscal report for 2026, and while many ski areas around the country are privately held, thus not many numbers go public, the transparent reporting from Vail Resorts is sometimes considered to provide clues related to how the greater industry is performing, especially during ski seasons in which abnormal weather…
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Colorado resort set to open terrain park for summer skiing and snowboarding
Skiers and snowboarders in Colorado don’t have to put skill development on pause during the summer season thanks to a program put on by Summit County’s Copper Mountain. “Copper Mountain continues its commitment to year-round on-snow experiences with the return of summer operations at Woodward Copper,” reads a press release from the resort. “By farming…
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Ski area in southern Colorado set to briefly reopen slopes in June
Is it April Fool’s Day? Almost had to check because on a record-breaking year of low snowpack, a humble southern Colorado ski area in southern Colorado is set to offer skiing and snowboarding in June. According to a report from Powder, Cuchara Mountain Park will be hosting at least a couple days of hike-to skiing…
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Here’s a look at ‘a day in the life’ of a Colorado ski lift mechanic
As a spectacular sunrise breaks across the mountain, ski lift mechanics are already hard at work making sure every chair is running smoothly into another day. And according to Ashley Johnson, a ski lift mechanic at Breckenridge Ski Resort, being the first person on the mountain is “the best thing ever.” Starting lifts at the…
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Family sues after 7-year-old reportedly sustained serious injuries in fall from Colorado ski lift
It sounds like another lawsuit related to a Colorado ski lift fall is underway. Local news source Aspen Daily News reports that an Australian family has filed a lawsuit against Aspen Skiing Co. following a seven-year-old’s 25-foot fall from the Alpine Springs chairlift at Snowmass. The incident reportedly took place in January 2026. Per that…
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Here’s a look at ‘a day in the life’ of a Colorado ski patroller
The morning at a ski area begins long before the first chairlift starts spinning, when the mountain is still quiet and covered with a fresh, untouched layer of snow. After all, behind every run a guest makes down a powdery smooth slope is a team of patrollers who have already put in hours of unseen…
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Woman calls law enforcement on person wanting ski area parking spot she ‘saved for husband’
Law enforcement recently responded to a parking lot dispute at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin and the incident touches on a hot topic of debate – one that honestly doesn’t warrant any debate, at all. According to a report on the matter, a woman said she was being harassed in the A-Basin lot while she was attempting…
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Skier may get hefty fine after ignoring closure at Colorado resort
A skier recently learned that ‘closed’ means ‘closed’ in Summit County, ending up with a court summons and the potential for a hefty fine related to alleged actions at Copper Mountain. Per a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Copper Ski Patrol called for deputy assistance in recent days after skier didn’t follow the…
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Two skiers swept over cliff band by avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park
There’s been a lot of talk about Colorado’s low snowpack this year, but don’t forget that avalanche risk still exists. This risk was put on display on May 6, when two skiers were caught in a slide at Rocky Mountain National Park and carried over a cliff band. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center,…
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Man headed to court after attempting to reclaim wallet found at ski resort that contained cocaine
The saga of a lost wallet that was found at Colorado’s Copper Mountain ski resort continues. For those unfamiliar with the case, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office recently reported that a lost wallet was found in the Copper Mountain Village area. While there was no identifying information in the wallet, it did contain photos, cash,…