
How many ski areas have called Colorado home?
An (almost) undiscovered powder playground awaits at Colorado’s Monarch Mountain.
Breckenridge’s record-breaking 519 inches of powder last season occurred the same year the resort first used cloud seeding to boost snowfall. Coincidence? Probably. But there’s still big money in messing with Mother Nature.
For 49 years, Colorado Ski Country USA has promoted and lobbied on behalf of the local ski industry. This fall, we chatted with Melanie Mills, president and CEO, about the recession, tourism, and lift-line bonuses.

