February 10, 2014
February is “Bring a Friend” month at Copper Mountain
Although Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is over, the snow sports industry now is encouraging those who already are involved to “Bring a Friend in February” when days are a little longer and temperatures are a bit warmer. Snow conditions throughout the U.S. are consistent from coast to coast thanks to snowfall in most parts of the country where ski and snowboard resorts are located. The industry’s Bring a Friend Challenge rewards those who do so with prizes ranging from skis and snowboards to trips.
February 06, 2014
Good News from the Snow Sports Industry!
The snow sports retail market had a record holiday selling season, but severe drought in the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges tempered the celebration. Sales reached a new record $2.2 billion season to date (August to December).
January 30, 2014
Old Man Winter Buries Copper Mountain With New Snow
Old Man Winter decided to send January off in style with an old-fashioned snow storm that may deliver several feet of snow to Copper Mountain and the rest of Colorado before all is said and done. As of Thursday morning (Jan. 30), Copper was reporting 8 inches of new snow, bringing the monthly total for January to more than six feet, and about 15 feet for the season. The mid-mountain base is 56 inches, with 64 inches up top.
January 29, 2014
Colorado Renames Highest Peaks for Denver Broncos Players
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is invoking the spirit of the majestic Rocky Mountains in hopes of propelling the state's beloved Denver Broncos to a Superbowl win over the Seattle Seahawks this weekend. In a special proclamation issued early Wednesday morning, Hickenlooper said he is temporarily renaming all of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks after individual active players on the Denver Broncos football team. The mountains will go by their new names for one day only -- on Super Bowl Sunday.
January 28, 2014
Colorado Outdoor Companies Represented at Big Euro Trade Show
Colorado-based companies have long been innovative leaders in the outdoor recreation industry, and this year, four businesses will have a chance to showcase their products at ISPO, one of the world's biggest trade shows focusing on action, outdoor, performance and traditional sports.