October 11, 2013
Are you ready to ski and ride, Colorado?
If you haven't waxed your skis or snowboard yet, now's the time. The 2013-2014 Colorado ski season will officially start this Sunday, Oct. 13, with the opening of Arapahoe Basin. The Summit County ski area will operate one chair (the Black Mountain Express) serving the High Noon trail.
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 09, 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.
October 08, 2013
Copper Mountain Ski Lodging: Yes, a Condo Can Hold All Your Gear
When you're shopping for Copper Mountain ski lodging, it's nice to know you'll have room for all your winter gear once you arrive at the resort. With snowboards, skis, boots, goggles and bulky winter parkas, it's so convenient to have roomy condo right near the base of the lifts — so much better than a tiny hotel room!
October 07, 2013
Report: Snowsports industry reports gains in 2012-2013 season
As the ski industry gears up for the 2013-14 season, SnowSports Industries America has released its 2013 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report covering last season's ups and downs. And despite the lack of early season snow in parts of the Rockies, the season overall ended on a positive note for the industry, with total sales of $3.3 billion, up about 3 percent over the previous winter.