North America’s First Human-Powered Backcountry Ski Area Opens This Weekend
Here’s what to expect from the lift-free, “soul of skiing” experience at Bluebird Backcountry near Steamboat Springs.
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How Siblings Arielle and Taylor Gold Support Each Other on (and off) the Mountain
As Dew Tour unfolds this weekend at Copper Mountain, local snowboard pros Taylor and Arielle Gold are pulling for each other from both ends of the pipe.
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Why North Lake Tahoe is Worth a Ski Trip
Flights are quick and relatively inexpensive, the food is Bay Area-approved, and there’s a ton of snow. What’s not to love?
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What to Expect from Dew Tour 2020 at Copper Mountain
The top-level ski and snowboard event ramps up its competitions and takes on a fresh vibe for its inaugural showing at Copper.
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The Grand Colorado at Breck’s Peak 8 Is Unreal—If You Can Afford It
Fractional ownership—and limitless slopeside hot tubbing—is still available at the nearly complete Grand Colorado in Breckenridge. For a price, of course.
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Does Colorado or Utah Have Better Snow?
Coloradans love to tout the state’s supremacy in all things skiing and winter recreation, but can we really make the argument that we have better snow than our neighbor to the west? Here’s what the experts say.
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Not Everyone Is Happy About the New Lift on Copper’s Tucker Mountain
Hiking is no longer necessary to reach the north-facing steeps of Tucker Mountain, which was formerly a quasi-backcountry experience at Copper.
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The U.S. Men’s Ski Team Is off to Its Best Start in Years
The American women are making headlines, but this could be the season the men’s ski team returns to form. Here’s what to look for before they hit the hill in Beaver Creek, December 5–8.
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Colorado’s Alice McKennis Returns to Downhill After Long Injury Hiatus
Raised juggling horseback riding with skiing in the rural mountains, this speed specialist is feeling stronger than she ever has for the upcoming race season.
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Why You Should Head to Beaver Creek for the Birds of Prey World Cup
The weekend features beer, Bloody Marys, live music, and skiing so fast you could blink and miss it.
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6 Ways to Get Spooked in Breckenridge This Halloween
With a rich and somewhat dark past, Breckenridge is home to a variety of ghosts who linger around town. Here are six ways to get closer to those spirits and celebrate Halloween at a higher elevation.
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One of Denver’s Best Bike Mechanics Is a Woman
The self-proclaimed “bike nerd,” who is the service manager at Green Mountain Sports in Lakewood, is an expert in the male-dominated industry.
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The Best Fall Travel Deals in Colorado’s Mountain Towns
With temps cooling off and leaves changing hue, there are dozens of reasons to head to the mountains this fall.
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How Halley O’Brien Created One of Skiing’s Most Popular YouTube Shows
The Emmy-winning star of the Snow Report is purchasing a ski area and becoming a mother—but she has no plans to stop producing one of the ski industry’s most popular shows.
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6 Ways to Spend Your Labor Day in Colorado’s Mountain Towns
Feel like escaping to the mountains for Labor Day weekend? Here are six fun festivals where you can whittle away the waning moments of summer.
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Wet Winter Leads to Big Harvest for Western Slope Farmers
It’s going to be a great season for Colorado tomatoes, peaches, and cherries.
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Yes, Summer Camps for Grownups Are a Real Thing
You don’t have to be a kid to bunk up, roast s’mores, or ride horses with your new best friends. Here, three summer camps specially designed for adults.
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7 Trail Races to Add to Your Running Bucket List
Sure, some of Colorado’s most popular races have been canceled due to trail conditions, but there are still plenty of ways to competitively trail run this summer and fall.
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Head to the Mountains for These Under-the-Radar Art Events
Where to find live music (even in the treetops), opera, free Shakespeare, and a larger-than-life troll sculpture in resort towns this summer.
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Did You Know Colorado Has a Canadian Twin?
Calgary, a city in the Canadian province of Alberta, feels—and looks—quite a bit like home.
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