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 27, 2015
U.S. Tourism Booms In 2014
When it comes to travel, the Obama administration gets, high-ranking tourism officials say, pointing to another banner year for the U.S. travel Industry, a sector that saw total employment reach 8 million in 2014 for the first time ever.
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 24, 2015
2 New Segments Added To National Water Trail System
Whether you travel north or south this year, two new national water trails provide the opportunity to explore and connect to America’s waterways — the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail and the Huron River Water Trail are the 17th and 18th segments of the National Water Trails System.
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 17, 2015
Happy 100th Birthday, Rocky Mountain National Park and Dinosaur National Monument!
Not one, but TWO famed Colorado public land icons are celebrating 100-year birthdays in 2015. Dinosaur National Monument turns 100 years old on October 4, 2015, and visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will have a chance to share birthday cake with park rangers on Jan. 26.
January 11, 2015
Family Fun At The Estes Park Winter Festival
After taking last winter off during recovery from the 2013 floods, Estes Park this year once again hosts its annual winter festival Jan. 16-19, featuring live music, family winter activities, delicious food and Colorado craft beer and wine. Families are encouraged to attend this all-ages festival with an entire building dedicated to interactive kids’ features. Children can enjoy snowman human bowling, snowball fights, “Frozen”-themed ice sculptures, slapstick hockey and more.
January 11, 2015
Please Don’t Feed The Deer And Elk!
It might be tempting to put out food for hungry looking deer and elk when the snow lies deep in the winter, but Colorado biologists say the best way to help hungry animals is to let them find their next meal on their own.
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.