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10 Pro Tips for Skiing Your Fastest

Here are 10 elements—straight from U.S. Ski Team racers—that will help you accelerate down the slopes.

By Shauna Farnell

Lindsey Vonn Stares Down Records and Retirement

Though an early season injury has her temporarily sidelined, the greatest female skier of all time is still gunning for the ultimate record.

By Shauna Farnell

Mikaela Shiffrin Reboots for Race Season

As the World Cup season heats up, the 23-year-old Colorado native is more excited about racing than she has been in quite some time.

By Shauna Farnell

Hike We Like: The Narrows in Zion National Park

With the Virgin River tugging gently at your legs and the towering walls closing in, this trek through Zion Canyon is both cathartic and thrilling.

By Shauna Farnell

Lindsey Vonn Looks to the Future

Fresh off her 82nd World Cup victory last month, the Vail skier is turning her attention to inspiring the next generation of young women through the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.

By Shauna Farnell

Hike We Like: Southern Utah’s Butterfly Trail

This otherworldly trek in Snow Canyon State Park crowns with its namesake rock formation—two narrow, triangular rocks that bear a striking resemblance to butterfly wings.

By Shauna Farnell

America’s Best 15-Year-Old Ski Racer Is From Colorado

Jack Reich competed against top racers from all over the world in the Longines Future Ski Champions race last week in Sweden.

By Shauna Farnell

Colorado Versus South Korea: American Skiers Weigh In on the Olympic Course

The world’s fastest skiers fine tune their Olympic preparation at Copper Mountain on a course that resembles what they'll encounter in South Korea.

By Shauna Farnell

Lindsey Vonn is Back in Colorado Training for the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn visits her home state to train for the Olympics at Copper Mountain, and enjoy Thanksgiving in Vail with her family.

By Shauna Farnell

What’s Up with Rattlesnakes on the Front Range?

It may seem like the rattlesnake population is rising, but local experts say increased sightings are due to more human activity in the wild.

By Shauna Farnell

How Many Medals Will Mikaela Shiffrin Bring Home To Colorado?

The reigning World Cup and Olympic champion begins her season this Saturday. We caught up with her about her goals, expectations, and Colorado roots.

By Shauna Farnell

8 Extra Cool Items Spotted at SIA 2016

Whether you enjoy hitting the slopes or are more focused on après drinks, check out the newest must-have goods (many of which are Colorado proud).

By Shauna Farnell

Pro Skiers Talk: Skiing in Colorado vs. Skiing in Europe

How does alpine ski racing in Colorado compare to skiing in Europe? Here’s what some of the top competitors at the 2015 Audi Birds of Prey World Cup had to say.

By Shauna Farnell

Your Guide to the 2015 Birds of Prey World Cup

The only men's World Cup stop on U.S. snow is a rematch for February’s FIS Alpine World Ski Championships medalists.

By Shauna Farnell

Find Your Oktoberfest

More than two dozen Oktoberfests spring up in Colorado from August through October. These fun options present a quirkier take on the classic experience.

By Shauna Farnell