This December, Colorado Experienced its Highest Potential for Deadly Avalanches in 13 Years An increase in avalanche activity isn’t a typical development for Colorado’s ski country, but the state faced a much more active early season this winter, so the snowpack has been building much quicker than usual. Colorado experienced a high frequency of winter storms in late November following a dry spell throughout the high country. This proved to be a positive thing […] Avalanche Zoe Loftin | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
REI Invests Nearly $2 Million in Nonprofits Through Cooperative Action Fund The REI Cooperative Action Fund is a community-supported nonprofit that supports organizations working to build a stronger culture surrounding the outdoor community. The fund promotes the REI Co-Op philosophy that the outdoors are for everyone and encourages more people to strive for life outdoors. REI Co-Op is a community-run company. It prides itself on the fact that those who become members […] Zoe Loftin | December 23, 2022 2 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Opens Uphill Access for 2022-23 Season Arapahoe Basin in Colorado has officially opened uphill access to the ski area, accessible with an uphill access pass. The uphill season pass itself costs $99 with a $20 add-on for an all-access season pass to the mountain. According to Arapahoe Basin, it will donate $10 from each pass purchased to the National Forest Foundation. The resort requires users to wear […] Industry News Zoe Loftin | December 2, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Falls Off Top 20 Rankings, No Apparent Impact on Visitation Vail Resort has been referenced as one of the giants of the ski industry for some time now. As one of the first resorts to accept snowboarders, its diverse and extensive terrain embraces locals and travelers from abroad all season long without fail. However, it has recently found itself outside of the top 20 rankings for best ski resorts in […] Industry News Zoe Loftin | December 2, 2022 0 Comments
Colorado Legalizes Psychedelic Plants and Fungi: Ski Towns Largely to Thank The citizens of Colorado are no strangers to facing controversial propositions on their ballots: in 2014 they were the first state to legalize marijuana and in 2019 the use of psilocybin was decriminalized in the city of Denver. The 2022 midterms have come and gone, and Colorado faced yet another contentious issue for voters. Proposition 122 moved to not only […] Industry News Zoe Loftin | November 16, 2022 2 Comments
Purgatory Ski Resort Sues the US Forest Service Over Water Rights Dispute On October 27, 2022, Purgatory ski resort in Colorado, filed a lawsuit against the US Forest Service over a dispute regarding their water rights in the Hermosa Creek Watershed. According to a report published by Law360, Purgatory is currently fighting for its rights to the Hermosa Creek watershed, a vital water source for the resort. They reportedly have asked the judge to […] Zoe Loftin | November 9, 2022 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Copper Mountain, CO – Much More Than a Paradise for Park Rats A classic bluebird day as it’s seen from Copper’s summit (Credit: author) For being among the first 26 mountains included in the launch of the Ikon Pass in 2018, it’s still one of the few left in Colorado with the true hometown feel that the locals love. Copper Mountain is a playground of 2,507 skiable acres with terrain divided into […] Zoe Loftin | November 3, 2022 0 Comments
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