August 25, 2013
Will La Niña return to the Colorado mountains this winter?
Weather experts are looking at the Pacific Ocean to see what the coming winter will bring, and so far, the climate clues are few and far between. But there's a hint that La Niña could return, perhaps bringing plentiful powder to Copper Mountain.
August 17, 2013
Summit County to get new backcountry ski hut
A new backcountry ski hut has been proposed for the north flank of Baldy Mountain, near Breckenridge, providing access to great powder skiing and within a day's ski of the existing backcountry hut at Boreas Pass.
August 15, 2013
Ski industry targets Gen Y
The baby boom has crested and ski resorts around the country are targeting Generation Y as the next affluent market. The 18- to 34-year-olds represent billions in consumer spending and have earned a reputation for not wanting to be marketed to, according to SnowSports Industries America, which this week released a report delving into the generation's communication culture, and the environment they adapted-to as they matured into adults - all important insight for developing effective marketing programs.
August 04, 2013
Tourism outpacing the rest of the global economy
Tourism and travel continue to outpace nearly every other sector of the global economy, according to the World Tourism Organization, which recently reported that international tourist arrivals and departures grew by 4 percent during the first four months of 2013.
August 03, 2013
August packed full of fun events at Copper Mountain
August at Copper Mountain is packed with adventure racing and musical extravaganzas, including a stop on the first-ever summer biathlon Powdr Shot series, and Kenny Rogers headlining this year's Copper Country.