Mountain Village mayor resigns, may be investigated for actions related to Telluride strike
The mayor of Mountain Village, near Telluride, has resigned as the small Western Slope community...
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Skier visits down 20% for Vail Resorts, an indication of low-snow impact on ski industry
Skier visits for Vail Resorts destinations are down 20% for the season, the company divulged...
Colorado’s gay ski weeks are more than just LGBTQ+ parties. They are tied to a mission.
But don't be fooled, they're still one helluva party.
Colorado backcountry skiers caught in mountain avalanches
At least five backcountry explorers have been caught in avalanches in Colorado's mountains since Friday,...
Colorado ski makers showcase latest products and tech as the season gets underway
A rundown from Colorado-based ski brands Meier Skis, Folsom Custom Skis, Wagner and Icelantic for...
Telluride ski patrol strike ends, resort to begin reopening this weekend
After 13 days on strike, the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association has accepted a new...
‘Pow to the people.’ Telluride residents take to the streets as ski resort closure divides town.
“Economic disaster is already unfolding in front of our eyes. If it goes on, it’s...
Winter Park’s Mary Jane turns 50, ‘On Fire for God’ and more things to do in Denver
Plus the music of Charley Crockett at Mission Ballroom and hunting-fishing galore
Skier dies at Keystone Resort after found unresponsive at ski area’s Outback zone
A group of skiers found a man unresponsive on a ski run at Keystone Resort...
Snowstorm helped Colorado ski areas open more runs, but terrain still very limited
Many Colorado ski resorts received welcome infusions of fresh snow Tuesday, and more is forecast...
Telluride faces looming ‘economic crisis’ if ski resort doesn’t fully reopen soon, leaders warn
Mayor Teddy Errico called it “an unprecedented situation” in his state-of-the-town address.
Concerns raised over Copper Mountain skier traffic backing up onto I-70
Colorado State Patrol: "Anytime traffic is stopped on a through lane on an interstate highway,...
‘We worked hard for our fun.’ Mary Jane ski area is turning 50, but its roots go back much further
Colorado Arlberg Club members cleared Mary Jane Trail in the 1930s, skiing it under their...
Telluride makes new offer to ski patrollers ahead of planned reopening
Telluride Ski Resort is planning to reopen on Monday after spending more than a week...
A-Basin postpones parking reservation requirement due to snow conditions
Arapahoe Basin's parking reservation system, which was slated to go into effect this weekend, has...
Telluride bookings plummet, anxiety rises as ski resort strike continues
“We still have been able to maintain a number of the tourists that are coming...
Telluride remains closed to skiing with patrollers on strike
Telluride Ski Resort remained closed on Monday, as its ski patrollers spent their third day...
How does Monarch have so much ski terrain open despite so little snow?
Monarch Mountain's operations team has figured out ways to make a little go a long...
Skier dies in collision with tree at Colorado’s Aspen Mountain, resort officials confirm
A skier died on Aspen Mountain Friday following a collision with a tree, according to...
Outlook remains grim for ski resort snowfall through the end of the year
More than a dozen Colorado resorts have base depths that are 50% below normal or...
Telluride businesses on edge as negotiations between ski resort and patrollers continue into the holidays
Negotiations and a potential strike are causing uncertainty about Christmas and New Year's Eve tourism...
It’s beginning to look a lot like a disappointing Christmas for skiing and snowboarding
Bah humbug! Where's all our snow?
A ski lift that has been idled for 25 years will spin again soon
Any day now, a ski lift installed more than four decades ago at Cuchara Valley...
Colorado ski manufacturers Folsom, Icelantic reach customers worldwide
Born in Colorado, ski manufacturers Folsom Custom Skis, Icelantic sell products nationwide and around the...
Telluride owner threatens price hikes if ski resort ‘caves’ to union demands
Owner Chuck Horning, who has a fraught relationship with the local community, is on the...
Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back.
Hanukkah will shred with menorahs made from skis/snowboards
Steamboat artist Randy Salky celebrates the holiday with a Colorado twist.
Colorado’s snow season is having an abnormally warm and dry start — boding poorly for snowpack
Colorado's statewide snowpack, as of Friday, sat at 70% of the median between 1991 and...
Vail Resorts announces new deal on lift ticket prices
In September, Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz said the company needed to "shift more...
Sick of ski traffic and crowds? Try these family-friendly winter activities instead
Celebrate the season with ice climbing, sledding, Nordic skiing, stargazing and more.
Ski resort snow depths still lagging badly despite huge storm
Six Colorado ski resorts received 20 inches or more of fresh snow in recent days,...
Colorado ski resorts tracking uncertain travel trends, consumer confidence
While Colorado ski resorts that depend heavily on out-of-state visitors are left to wonder what...
Finally! A big storm takes aim at snow-starved Colorado ski resorts
It was a long time coming, but Colorado ski resorts are about to get walloped...
Telluride plans to open this weekend even as contentious ski patrollers union talks continue
In recent weeks, negotiations have turned contentious with the union voting to authorize a strike...
Mikaela Shiffrin thrills crowd of 11,000 at Copper Mountain with 104th World Cup win
Vail native has looked unbeatable this season in slalom while searching for form in giant...
Here’s how ski patrols train to evacuate chairlifts and gondolas when they break down
Patrollers at every Colorado ski resort practice lift evacuations annually, something mandated by the Colorado...
Outside festival forced to move, will have new name and location in 2026
Previously known as the Outside Festival, held at Civic Center Park, the event has been...
Nothing beats the thrill of watching downhill daredevils ski at 75 mph at Beaver Creek
This year, the annual Beaver Creek World Cup races offer previews of the marquee men's...
Driving a 2WD vehicle on I-70 in a storm? New traction law requires chains or anti-slip devices
During storms, CDOT officials can declare the traction law “activated” on any state highway. Along...
Two ski resorts postpone openings, but Steamboat is a go for Saturday
Steamboat Resort will open on Saturday as scheduled with two trails in operation, but two...
New I-70 landing page aims to be ‘one-stop shop’ for drivers this winter
Driving on the I-70 mountain corridor is “a much different driving experience” than on most...
Here’s the last day you can buy an Epic Pass for this season
Epic Pass sales for the 2025-26 ski season will end on Dec. 4, Vail Resorts...
Vail opens for the season Friday with two trails and some beginner terrain
Vail will open for the season Friday with two runs on the upper mountain and...
Eldora opens for skiing Friday, as Nederland closes in on deal to buy it
Town's effort to purchase ski area is in its final stages with approval expected soon.
How to get ready for ski season: rentals, passes, transportation and more
If you're all set for ski season with passes bought and gear ready for action,...
Air travelers brace as FAA’s flight cuts ratchet up at DIA and other airports
Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights nationwide on Friday alone to comply with FAA instructions...
Despite meager snowfall, three more Colorado ski areas open this weekend
Even as snow across the Colorado high country remains sparse, three more ski areas will...
Mountain Village voters pass lift-ticket tax to fund Telluride gondola in rebuke of ski resort owner
More than 77% of the town's 376 voters backed the measure, which is estimated to...
Winter Park poised to become Colorado’s third ski area to open for the season
Winter Park will open for skiing and riding on Friday, tying the earliest season debut...
Here’s how to ease your ski resort parking headaches this winter
Ski resorts have all sorts of operational challenges, but maybe the most vexing these days...
Is Telluride ready to ‘chuck Chuck?’ Why the opulent ski town turned on the resort’s longtime owner
Critics in Telluride point to Chuck Horning's unpredictable nature, his my-way-or-the-highway leadership style and his...
Aspen Snowmass’ newest avalanche dog is building his confidence
12-week-old field golden retriever Benji is already deep in his training to hit the slopes...
Austrian skier Scheib dominates World Cup season opener to beat runner-up Moltzan; Shiffrin 4th
Vail, Colorado native and Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin finished 1.42 seconds back in the season-opening...
6 Colorado ski-school options that won’t break the bank
The most affordable options for learning to ski or ride include Loveland, A-Basin and Purgatory.
Shiffrin narrowing her focus to fewer events for Milan-Cortina Olympics after challenges in Beijing
Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Another...
Ski films celebrating the power of powder coming to theater (or brewpub) near you
This year's Warren Miller film, "Sno-Ciety," includes a segment shot at Denver's Ruby Hill Rail...
Three Colorado ski areas begin snowmaking operations
Eager skiers and snowboarders won't have long to wait now for first turns and shreds.
How a buoy near Hawaii has helped skiers chase powder days for two decades
The Powder Buoy's activity in the Pacific Ocean can indicate a forthcoming snowstorm with two...
Ikon Base Pass holders to get unlimited early season access to A-Basin
Ikon Base Pass holders will get more than they bargained for when they bought their...
Here’s what it costs (for now) to rent ski or snowboard gear for the season
Find your fit at Larson's Ski & Sport, Sports Plus, Christy Sports and more.
Ski areas and mountain peaks pick up significant snowfall
Peaks along the Continental Divide, including the Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas, were blanketed...
Many Colorado ski resorts had below-average snowfall last winter. Is a repeat in the offing?
"I can tell you with 100% certainty that we will have snow this year," he...
Colorado ski resort opening dates for 2025-26 season
Over the past 10 years, the average date for the first Colorado opening has been...
She worked 15 hours a day, 7 days a week. Telluride-owned hotel wouldn’t pay overtime, lawsuit alleges
Despite being paid by two separate entities, housekeepers at Peaks Resort & Spa were effectively...
Colorado jury awards $21 million to woman paralyzed in fall from Crested Butte ski lift
The case and its $21 million verdict may open up new avenues for skiers to...
More kids can ski cheaply as affordable pass program adds three grades
In its 30th year, the Colorado Ski Country passport now includes kindergarten through second grade.
After 2-year closure, new Vail Pass rest area, expanded parking set to reopen in September
While a major roadwork project on Vail Pass causing single-lane summer closures will continue through...
Vail, Keystone, A-Basin, Beaver Creek announce opening dates for 2025
The projected opening days from Vail Resorts also included Crested Butte.
Vail’s Epic Pass replacing ‘buddy tickets’ with new product
The Broomfield-based ski and resort company is replacing its Epic Buddy Pass program with a...