January 13, 2014
Good Snow Boosts Early Season Business at Colorado Ski Areas
Timely snow and wel-timed holidays helped propel Colorado skier visits during the early season, ski industry officials said this week. At the 21 Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts, visits were up 22 percent over last year, and up more than 6 percent above the running five-year average. The metrics released by the ski industry trade association cover the time between opening day in October and Dec. 31.
January 13, 2014
Are you ready for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics?
For those of us who love the cold season, the Winter Olympics are always a quadrennial highlight, featuring the best athletes in the world, competing in the sports that we love. And the upcoming 2014 games in Sochi, Russia, starting Feb. 6, will up the ante for skiers and snowboarders. For the first time ever, slopestyle skiers and snowboarders will compete for gold, along with speed-loving downhillers, slalom aces, crosscountry racers and ski jumpers.
January 10, 2014
Get your WinterBike groove on at Copper Mountain
As much as we love to ski here in the Colorado high country, we don't like to give up our other pursuits just because it's winter. So to adapt, some die-hard cyclists invented "fat bikes," featuring big balloon tires and other specialized components that make snow-biking a breeze, even on icy roads. If you're curious about how and why some folks continue riding their two-wheelers even in the coldest season, be sure to to check Copper Mountain's 3d annual WinterBike event coming up Jan. 18-19.
January 09, 2014
Vacation Rentals Copper Mountain: Skiing or Spa? How About Both!
A ski trip to Copper Mountain may be all about cold Colorado powder, but it's nice to warm up after a day on the slopes. Once you've had a chance to choose from the best vacation rentals Copper Mountain has to offer, don't forget about some of the great amenities at the Copper Mountain Athletic Club and Spa.
January 09, 2014
The storm door is open — expect a powder weekend at Copper Mountain!
The storm door is open and winter weather continues to stream into northern Colorado in January, with National Weather Service forecasters calling for yet another powder weekend at Copper Mountain! According to the latest winter weather advisory, the mountains of Summit County could see between six to 12 inches of snow by Friday night, so be ready for a powder feast Saturday morning. The advisory ends Saturday morning at 6 a.m.