October 21, 2013
10 reasons to ski in Colorado this winter
With Colorado's major ski areas all set to open within the next few weeks, it's time to take a look at what's new for the 2013-14 winter season. According to Colorado Ski County USA, nearly every area in the state has invested in some upgrades to improve services for skiers and snowboarders, including significant snowmaking and grooming additions, new large scale drinking and dining facilities, and luxury resort lodging renovations — all designed to maintain Colorado’s reputation as the top destination for a world class guest experience.
October 18, 2013
Pumpkins and powder in Colorado - Wolf Creek opens Oct. 19!
Colorado ski areas are picking up plenty of early season powder, and Wolf Creek Ski Area plans to open Oct. 19. Around Summit County, there's fresh snow at A-Basin and Loveland, and the snowguns are blasting at Copper Mountain.
October 17, 2013
Travel industry hails end of U.S. government shutdown
The government shutdown didn't affect preparations for the Colorado ski season, but U.S. travel industry leaders the overall cost in lost direct spending could exceed $2.2 billion, as some countries warned their citizens against traveling to the U.S. during the shutdown.
October 16, 2013
The ‘greening’ of the ski industry continues
The National Ski Areas Association releases its annual environmental report, highlighting progress towards sustainability goals. More than 100 ski areas around the country have endorsed the Climate Declaration, calling upon federal policymakers to take action to address climate change, and stating that addressing climate change is one of the greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century.
October 16, 2013
Copper Mountain Vacation Lodging | Plan a Weekend Fishing Trip
Savvy fishermen know that fall is one of the best times to land big trout in Summit County, and our Copper Mountain vacation lodging units make a great base camp to explore high country lakes and streams before the ski season starts.