Tag: skiing
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‘Major milestone’ toward Colorado ski area’s ‘dream’ expansion
A Colorado ski area is one step closer to growing with a recent decision by the U.S. Forest Service. That’s the 43-page environmental assessment and “finding of no significant impact” related to Monarch Mountain’s proposed expansion into No Name Basin. That analysis and finding are standard and essential toward the Forest Service potentially approving such…
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How one Colorado company is revolutionizing ski and snowboard training — and making it more accessible
SNÖBAHN is set to open a bigger indoor skiing facility this month
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SNÖBAHN offers indoor skiing in Denver
SNÖBAHN, an indoor facility for skiing and snowboarding, originated in 2016 as Sadler Merrill’s innovative concept. Initially met with skepticism, SNÖBAHN has since gained credibility, with a second, larger facility opening soon in Thornton. The indoor slopes provide a structured environment for learning and training, aiming to make skiing more accessible by breaking down barriers…
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Powder Day skiing at Loveland Ski Area Feb. 3, 2024
Loveland received 12” of snow this weekend from the recent early-February 2024 storm. Sunday was a beautiful bluebird powder day
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Ownership could change over old ski mountain in southern Colorado
Control of a ski area revival in southern Colorado could shift following a recent decision by Huerfano County commissioners. Two of the three voted to pursue transferring Cuchara Mountain Park back to Cuchara Foundation, which in 2017 purchased the former ski area base that was abandoned at the turn of the century. The foundation then…
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SCENES FROM | 2024 X Games Aspen
Scenes from the 2024 X Games in Aspen, Colo. on January 26-28.
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The colorful history and man behind Pikes Peak’s old ski area
The ink has not yet faded on the yellowed pages from 1938. They are signatures and addresses from the Pikes Peak region and beyond: New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, North Dakota and elsewhere. The names and places are found in a leather-bound guest book — some of the earliest visitors to the ski area…
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The colorful history and man behind Pikes Peak’s old ski area
The ink has not yet faded on the yellowed pages from 1938. They are signatures and addresses from down in Colorado Springs and beyond: New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, North Dakota and elsewhere. The names and places are found in a leather-bound guest book — some of the earliest visitors to the ski area…
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Mueller State Park offers rare chance for groomed cross-country ski trails
“It’s back!” read a recent Facebook post from Mueller State Park. “It,” meaning corduroy. The Teller County park is once again using UTVs to drag tracks and groom three trails well-suited for the cross-country skier: Black Bear Trail and others around the Grouse Mountain and Conifer Ridge campgrounds. Another trail recently joined that usual groomed…
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Ice Fest, Snowdown and more: Celebrate winter at festivals across Colorado
You can’t stop winter from wintering, so you might as well embrace the season. See if you can relish the cold, snow, ice and all the pleasures that accompany the frozen days with the help of a festive winter festival or two. And remember, spring solstice is only a little over two months away. •…