March 17, 2014
Colorado Ski Resorts are Booming this Winter!
Skiers and snowboarders are thronging Colorado's slopes this year, as consistent snowfall, an improving economy and the Olympic spirit all helped drive business at the state's winter resorts.
March 15, 2014
A Ski Condo at the Heart and Soul of Copper Mountain
Our two-bedroom Copper Junction 201 condo is a perfect pad for wanna-be ski bums. Even if you can't take a year off to play in the mountains, this roomy apartment will let you feel what it's like to sip your morning coffee while watching the lifts start to roll.
March 15, 2014
How About Some Spring Ski Touring in Colorado?
Summit County is a hotbed for ski touring? If you're a little fuzzy on the concept, a ski tour means grabbing a daypack and using a free-heel set-up to efficiently ski uphill and over level ground. Spring is the best time for ski touring, because the days are long and the snow has had a chance to settle, melt and refreeze, which means that, in many areas, you'll be skiing right on top instead of floundering in knee-deep snow.
March 13, 2014
6 Million National Park Visitors Pumped $340 Million into Colorado Economy Last Year
Visitors to national parks in Colorado pumped more than $340 million into the state economy last year. Parks tourism also directly supported about 5,000 jobs, the National Park Service said in its annual report on visitation and spending. Altogether, almost 6 million people visited national park sites in Colorado in 2013.
March 13, 2014
Copper Mountain Season Pass Sale Starts — Now!
There's still more than a month of skiing left this year, but Colorado resorts have already rolled out pricing for next year's pass products. Copper Mountain announced this week that the regular Copper Mountain season pass will cost $389, and skiers and riders can lock in the best price with $49 down.