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It’s that time of year again for the kiddos! Colorado Ski Country USA yesterday launched its signature 5th and 6th Grade Passport programs, and after a successful inaugural year brought back its First Class program. The Passport Programs introduce fifth and sixth grade kids to skiing and snowboarding by giving them free and discounted access to Colorado’s legendary resorts.

Echo Mountain

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So over here at Colorado Ski Country USA, we couldn’t help but feel the tingling in our bones as we were sent some of the below shots from our resorts last week.

Loveland_Dustin Schaefer

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Unfortunately, this past Monday was the last day of the 2010-2011 Colorado ski season. Ski season usually lasts a long time but this year it was extra long, having started in late October and going through the 4^th of July. The last time lift served skiing was offered in July was way back in 1997 when Clinton was president. Also, in case you were under a rock and did not hear, Colorado received more than 400 inches of sparkling white snow this year making the powder plentiful. (continue reading…)

This year, our resorts are celebrating Independence Day weekend with a variety of fun activities. Make sure you check out the concerts by local artists, patriotic parades, spectacular fireworks displays, and don’t forget that this year there will be lift-served skiing for the first time in 14 years.

Steamboat Springs

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Not since 1997 has there been lift served skiing in Colorado on the 4^th of July. Summer skiing in Colorado is nothing new; it’s rare but not new. This summer, skiing has been available at Aspen and Arapahoe Basin on weekends. Aspen is now closed, however Arapahoe Basin has extended summer skiing through the July 4^th Holiday.

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Can you believe it’s summer and we’re still skiing in Colorado? It’s probably because we had so much snow in places this past winter, there is still plenty to go around. Or maybe it’s because the air here is dry and that keeps the snow around. Or maybe it’s because the resort that is open is higher in elevation where the snow is preserved longer.

Folks living up the summer season at Arapahoe Basin

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Last week, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) held its 48th Annual Meeting in beautiful Aspen, and to end the day acknowledged the best professionals in the ski industry at its second annual Double Diamond Awards Ceremony. CSCUSA honored snow maintenance professionals, athletes, instructors, and patrollers with this year’s awards, celebrating their leadership and hard work during the 2010-11 ski season. (continue reading…)