May 7, 2015
It’s Always The Weather, As National Skier Visits Drop Slightly From Last Winter
Skiers flocked to the slopes in droves this year, but "weather challenges" across the country kept total skier visits about 5 percent below last season's, and more than 11 percent below the record 2010-2011 season, the National Ski Areas Association announced this week.
February 22, 2015
Colorado Ski Resorts Ramping Up The Spring Fun
For Colorado skiers, spring is the best time of the year, offering the snowiest months of the ski season, but also longer days and plenty of special events, races and concerts through the end of March and into April. Highlights include the American Freestyle Ski Championships at Steamboat, a Retro Day at Eldora and even a scavenger hunt at Loveland.
January 29, 2015
Snowsports Industry Sees Surge In Gear Sales
Skiers and snowboarders bought $1.46 billion worth of gear and clothing during the first part of the ski season, an 8 percent increase from last year, with sales of outwear pacing the climb. Sales began to pick up in late November and early indications point to strong December sales.
January 24, 2015
Snowsports Industry Launches Major Backcountry Safety Push
The snowsports industry seeks to reverse the trend of increasing avalanche accidents with a new backcountry safety campaign.
January 21, 2015
Colorado Early Season Skier Visits On Par With Last Season
Stellar early season snow brought near-record skier visits to many Colorado resorts, according to a statewide trade group that represents most of Colorado's ski areas.
January 9, 2015
Copper Set To Add Tucker Mountain Lift
Copper Mountain and the U.S. Forest Service are planning construction of a new Tucker Mountain lift this summer.
January 5, 2015
Great Ski School Deals During Learn To Ski And Snowboard Month!
As the holiday bustle dies down, and with massive amounts of snow on the slopes, there's no better time to introduce your family or friends to skiing and snowboarding than during January, the seventh annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.
January 2, 2015
Remember, You Need A Pass To Ski Uphill At Copper Mountain
If you've ever seen people skiing down the slopes of Copper before the lifts open, they're probably part of a growing tribe who enjoy skiing up the mountain just as much as going down. Skiing up the slopes has become so popular that resorts have started to establish common sense safety rules to avoid accidents with industrial snowmaking and grooming equipment.
December 30, 2014
Copper Mountain Hosts SIA’s On-Snow Demo Session Feb. 2-3
Ski and snowboard pros from around the world will return to Copper Mountain Feb. 2-3 to test next season's gear during the 2015 On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest & Nordic Demo.
December 29, 2014
U.S. Ski Racers Win World Cup Slalom, Downhill In Europe
U.S. Ski team gets twin wins on World Cup circuit, as racers eye upcoming world championships at Vail/Beaver Creek.