Tag: Winter
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27-year-old snowboarder falls from lift at Colorado resort
A 27-year-old male was transported to a medical facility after reportedly falling off of the Montezuma Express chairlift at Keystone Resort on Thursday, November 13. Per communication with a Keystone Resort spokesperson, the male was a snowboarder. Details related to the extent of potential injuries sustained were not addressed. The fall is under investigation by…
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12-day stretch set to bring ‘risk of heavy snow’ to Colorado mountains
It’s been a dry fall thus far in Colorado, but hopeful slopesport enthusiasts should keep their fingers crossed as mid-November hits. Per mapping from the National Weather Service, there’s an extended chance of heavy snow hitting the state’s mountains over upcoming days. Each day during the snow season, the National Weather Service publishes a ‘risk…
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Mountains meet luxury at hot spring resort with 32 pools in Colorado
While many Coloradans are setting their sights for Summit County and the Central Mountain region as winter hits, there’s a certain spot in the southwest corner of state that shouldn’t be overlooked or skipped – Durango. Not only does Durango come with a food scene that’s grown immensely in recent years and Purgatory ski area…
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10 destinations to visit in Colorado during the early winter season
As Colorado makes its shift from golden trees to snow-covered mountains, a new world of exciting activities and stunning places to visit opens up. From early season markets and shopping to catching the first ski tracks of the season, the Centennial State has plenty of thrilling offerings as the snow starts to fall. Here’s a…
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Looking to survive winter driving in Colorado? Pack these 27 items in your trunk
Winter driving in Colorado can come with a bit of risk, as slick and snowy roads might mean getting stuck in traffic for hours at a time or even getting stranded. One piece of travel preparation that can ultimately be life-saving in a worst-case scenario involves packing a vehicle with cold weather survival gear –…
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Skier parking at Vail just got more expensive for upcoming winter season
Winter parking at the Town of Vail’s parking lots just got more expensive heading into winter 2025-26 and changes go into effect Nov. 14. According to the Vail Town Council, last week they approved a change that will have visitors now pay a $10/hour charge for a maximum of five hours on peak days (Friday…
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Ice Castles to be constructed in 2 Colorado mountain towns this year
The popular Ice Castles attraction will be returning to Colorado this year, with massive frozen wonderlands set to be constructed in two popular mountain towns. Continuing a tradition from last year, one Ice Castle will be built in Cripple Creek. Meanwhile, a second Ice Castle will be constructed in Summit County, in partnership with the…
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Eagle County Regional Airport gets nonstop service to Charlotte this winter
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eagle County is getting a new nonstop service from the Eagle County Regional Airport to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport this winter on American Airlines. The county announced the seasonal route Tuesday, saying it will provide daily connectivity from December 18, 2025, through January 5,…
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Uncovering a pristine scene on west side of Pikes Peak
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “You can’t get too much winter in the winter.” — Robert Frost Colorado harbors a bit of a secret. It’s a secret the ritzy resorts aren’t eager to share and one the westward masses seem largely uninterested in learning. But it’s a fact that bears…
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The gift of Colorado winter, as found in picture frames
There was a time in Colorado when most dreaded winter. When ranchers and those living in the emerging cities of Denver and Colorado Springs prayed against the cold and the snow. These were times before resorts rose to popularize downhill skiing. Times before Winter Park, for example — indeed a playground envisioned by Denver leaders…