Archive for January, 2013
Night Extravaganza. Yes, Seriously
by Mountain Correspondent on Jan.31, 2013, under Colorado Events, General, Resorts
One of the most amazing winter carnivals, hands-down, no-doubt, bet-your-season-pass is Steamboat Springs’ Winter Carnival. It’s coming up Feb 6-10. Do. Not. Miss. It. And when you get there, be sure to put on some warm socks, fill a thermos with some piping hot <ahem> cocoa, and head out for a night at the signature event, the Night Extravaganza.
Powderhorn Fields More Powder
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Jan.30, 2013, under General
That’s right, it is still coming down for all you powderhounds out there, as three fresh inches fell over the past 24 hours at CSCUSA Gem resort Powderhorn. As we type this, it’s a bluebird day with plenty of fresh powder at Grand Junction’s home resort.
Powderhorn
Risks of Parking in Colorado
by Mountain Correspondent on Jan.29, 2013, under Colorado Skiing, Resorts
Parking in Colorado has its risks, as this poor damsel in distress recently realized after leaving her car unattended for a day a Durango Mountain Resort lot. The resort is reporting a whopping 22 inches in the last 48 hours. I believe it:
No, it's not a mogul. It's my car.
Snowing in the High Country
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Jan.28, 2013, under General
It’s snowing again in the mountains, and resorts across Ski Country are feeling the love from Mother Nature. The most recent storm plastered the Southwest with snow – including a 32-inch, 24 hour haul at Silverton – and left plenty of snow at other resorts throughout the state. It’s not over yet either, as more snow is in the forecast for the upcoming week.
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A Mom’s Guide to Planning a Ski Trip
by Guest on Jan.25, 2013, under General
This post comes to us from Amber Johnson, editor of Mile High Mamas.
When we arrived back at our condo after a fun day on Winter Park’s slopes, I stopped and marveled. Our front entryway looked like a bomb had gone off and the carnage was an onslaught of gloves, boots, helmets and jackets.
Winter Park_Brad Torchia
Durango Mountain Resort Offers a Unique & Convenient, New All Inclusive Package
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Jan.24, 2013, under General
Ranked by TripAdvisor as the best value ski spot for 2012/2013, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort has unveiled a new All-Inclusive Package that includes everything needed for a dream winter vacation experience. The All Inclusive Package is unique to the ski industry in the U.S. because it includes slopeside lodging, lift tickets, lessons, use of Purgatory’s new Rossignol Experience skis or Burton Snowboards, and a daily dining credit valid in any of seven resort restaurants. This incredible three-day/three-night inclusive offer starts at just $199 per person/per night. Guests save more than $252 per person on this dream ski vacation.
Purgatory_James Bunten
Wordless Wednesday – Avalanche Dogs of Ski Country
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Jan.23, 2013, under General
Monarch
