October 30, 2013
Can You Hear the Call of the Backcountry?
The popularity of backcountry skiing is growing steadily, and it's not a surprise. Away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, you'll find untracked powder, solitude and, who knows, you might even cross tracks with a lynx.
October 29, 2013
Fresh Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain Opening Day!
Along with plenty of man-made snow, it looks like Mother Nature will lend a helping hand for opening day at Copper Mountain. The latest National Weather Service forecast includes a winter storm warning for the western Colorado mountains, with anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow possible by Friday before skies clear for the weekend.
October 28, 2013
Good News for Colorado Skiers - More I-70 Improvements Planned
After a big weekend on the slopes of Copper Mountain, skiers and snowboarders returning to Denver sometimes face another challenge — the traffic gauntlet of I-70. But the Colorado Department of Transportation is on its way to completing several highway projects that should help make the trek a bit easier.
October 26, 2013
Why not try some Early Season Skiing at Copper Mountain?
It's not unusual for Summit County to get a jump on the ski season. All the local ski areas — Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone — are at a high elevation that helps with early snowmaking efforts, and this year, Mother Nature lent a hand with a helping of October snowstorms.
October 22, 2013
Everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about marijuana use at Colorado ski areas
Marijuana use at Colorado's ski areas remains a no-no, even though strictly regulated personal use for adults is now legal under state law. But most of the state's ski areas are on federal land, where possession and use of pot are still crimes.