Dillon and Georgetown, CO – Colorado’s 2015-16 ski and snowboard season started today when eager snow riders gathered at not one, but two of the state’s ski resorts to load lifts for the first time this winter. The season kicked off simultaneously at Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin, on opposites sides of the Continental Divide. At … Continue reading PHOTOS: Opening Day of Colorado Ski Season
Mono County, CA – Cross-country skiing in the Eastern Sierra is an experience of unparalleled scenery, serenity, fitness and fun for beginners to experts, thanks to the varied terrain and unrivaled backdrop of the Sierra Nevada landscape near Mammoth Mountain. Cross-country ski trails across Mono County offer a wide variety of options, from a short, free jaunt around a park to … Continue reading Adventure Dining on Skinny Skis
Boise, ID – Idaho is home to 18 ski areas offering everything from world-class resorts with beautifully groomed runs and glades of feather-light powder for all skiing and boarding abilities, to small community ski areas for sliding on a budget. Collectively with more than 28,000 leg-burning vertical feet, 20,000 skiable acres and a wide array of Nordic trails, … Continue reading What’s New in Idaho This Ski Season
Copper Mountain, CO – With warm weather prior to this week hampering snowmaking operations, Copper Mountain officials have made the difficult decision to delay Opening Day for the 2015-16 winter season from Friday, Nov. 6 to Friday, Nov. 13. “Our ever fickle business partner, Mother Nature, has been reluctant to let go of the fall season this year, … Continue reading Warm Colorado Fall Delays Copper Mountain Opening
Aspen, CO – On Tuesday night, Aspen Snowmass officially kicked off snowmaking operations in preparation for the 2015-16 ski and ride season. Snowmaking began on Aspen Mountain with a focus on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup course as well as Deer Park, Spar Gulch and Little Nell trails. “An October start to snowmaking is early … Continue reading Aspen Begins Making Snow for World Cup Ski Races
Park City, UT – The Audi FIS Ski World Cup opening weekend in Soelden, Austria is a celebration of the sport of ski racing. Thousands descend on the tiny Oetztal valley to cheer on their favorites. High atop the stands in the Glacier Stadium, a hard core group of fans waved the American flag proudly, holding … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Ted Ligety
Arapahoe Basin, CO – Arapahoe Basin announced today that they will open for the 2015-16 ski and ride season on Thursday, matching the opening day of neighboring Loveland Ski Area. “We are going to open tomorrow, Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m.,” A-Basin COO Alan Henceroth confirmed this morning. Henceroth elaborated on the variables that go … Continue reading A-Basin to Join Loveland with Thursday Opening
