October 21, 2013
10 reasons to ski in Colorado this winter
With Colorado's major ski areas all set to open within the next few weeks, it's time to take a look at what's new for the 2013-14 winter season. According to Colorado Ski County USA, nearly every area in the state has invested in some upgrades to improve services for skiers and snowboarders, including significant snowmaking and grooming additions, new large scale drinking and dining facilities, and luxury resort lodging renovations — all designed to maintain Colorado’s reputation as the top destination for a world class guest experience.
October 20, 2013
Big perks for Copper Mountain season pass holders!
A season pass at Copper Mountain includes more than just lift access. Teens and kids get free skiing in California, Utah and Oregon, and you can by day tickets for friends and family. Read on for more information ...
October 18, 2013
Pumpkins and powder in Colorado – Wolf Creek opens Oct. 19!
Colorado ski areas are picking up plenty of early season powder, and Wolf Creek Ski Area plans to open Oct. 19. Around Summit County, there's fresh snow at A-Basin and Loveland, and the snowguns are blasting at Copper Mountain.
October 17, 2013
Travel industry hails end of U.S. government shutdown
The government shutdown didn't affect preparations for the Colorado ski season, but U.S. travel industry leaders the overall cost in lost direct spending could exceed $2.2 billion, as some countries warned their citizens against traveling to the U.S. during the shutdown.
October 16, 2013
Copper Mountain Vacation Lodging | Plan a Weekend Fishing Trip
Savvy fishermen know that fall is one of the best times to land big trout in Summit County, and our Copper Mountain vacation lodging units make a great base camp to explore high country lakes and streams before the ski season starts.
October 15, 2013
Colorado skiing: Can you feel the opening day vibe?
Copper Mountain and the rest of Summit County's ski areas have plenty of special events planned for the first few weeks of the season.
October 14, 2013
Skiing: You go, girl!
A new ski industry report outlines the role of women in the snow sports market, showing that females spent about $1 billion on ski and snowboard gear.
October 12, 2013
I-70 upgrades will ease trip from Copper Mountain to Denver
The trip from Copper Mountain along I-70 back to Denver is about to get just a bit quicker, and a lot safer. Colorado Department of Transportation officials say the new three-lane section of freeway at the Twin Tunnels area, near Idaho Springs, is set to open within the next few weeks. Along with a new lane through the tunnel, the project also included improvements to the highway between the Hidden Valley exit and the bottom of Floyd Hill, a particularly curvy section of the road where mountain travelers often encountered a bottleneck after a day on the slopes.
October 10, 2013
Got October snow? We do!
With another autumn snowstorm set to sweep through the Colorado Rockies, several ski area operators around Summit County are targeting mid-October opening dates. Loveland, Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain have all started snowmaking operations, so the ski and snowboard season will be here sooner rather than later.
October 9, 2013
Ski industry chiefs run a political slalom on Capitol Hill
The two biggest ski industry trade associations are joining forces to leverage their lobbying clout with the federal government. In late September, board members from SnowSports Industries America and the National Ski Areas Association teamed up in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers — and also to discuss how to grow participation in snow sports.