Top 5 Best Day Ski Trips from Denver The ski season is almost upon us here in the Colorado Rockies, which means it is time to start making plans for those day ski trips if you havenโt already. The following empirically and scientifically derived list is thus provided to the reader as an aid in planning and final decision-making for said day trips. #5 Monarch Mountain It isnโt […] Curtis Weller | October 26, 2022 1 Comment
Cuchara Mountain Park, Colorado’s Revenant Ski Area? Coloradoโs high country is littered with the relics of the stateโs ski history. Since the late 19th Century some 200 odd ski areas and community ski hills were created throughout Colorado. Today just 30 active ski areas remain. Some of those lost ski areas exist as little more than personal memories and an honorable mention in one of the many […] Featured Article Curtis Weller | December 7, 2019 0 Comments
Backcountry Film Festival Screening this Saturday November 23rd in Cuchara, CO The Spanish Peaks Alpine Alliance is hosting a screening of the Backcountry Film Festival thisย Saturday the 23rdย in Cuchara, Colorado. The Spanish Peaks Alpine Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Huerfano county, Colorado that promotes, monitors, and encourages alpine outdoor recreation within Huerfano county. The screening will be held at The Timbers Restaurant. Admission is $10 and includes a complimentary […] Industry News Curtis Weller | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
The 12th Annual CAIC Benefit Bash is this Saturday November 23rd in Breckenridge, CO The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s Benefit Bash is this Saturday the 23rd. This is theย largest fundraiser of the season put on by the Friends of CAIC. Tickets are $50, and there are less than 200 tickets left. With your ticket, you get one door prize ticket, two drink tickets, and access to a massive silent auction. Proceeds […] Industry News Curtis Weller | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Veterans Day at Eldora, CO **Report from November 11th, 2019** There wasn’t much of a crowd. It wasn’t windy, even though it’s always windy at Eldora. Mostly bluebird skies with a few low clouds. Conditions were good on the north and northwest facing runs. The top of Jolly Jug (east-facing) had a lot of torn up refrozen snow that made for some fun skiing.ย It […] Conditions Report Curtis Weller | November 12, 2019 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Opening Day at Eldora, CO **Report from November 1st, 2019** There was an opening day crowd but it wasn’t too bad. The lift line allowed your legs to rest between runs. It was windy, but it’s always windy at Eldora. Coverage was good, and in spite of the number of people the runs remained soft and chalky.ย Everyone was very excited for the start of […] Conditions Report Curtis Weller | November 4, 2019 0 Comments
The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide When it comes to selecting a ski/ride season pass in Colorado there are as many options as there are mountains. Comparing passes can be difficult and time-consuming. So we have done the hard work for you and compiled all of the relevant data here for your convenience. All prices are for 2019/2020 season passes unless otherwise noted. All prices are […] Industry News Curtis Weller | August 23, 2019 4 Comments
Why Ski Boots Stink, and How You Can Fight the Stench! Today was without a doubt one of the best days of skiing you have ever had. Conditions were perfect to rip long radius carved turns, and the lift lines were short. You must have gotten in 20+ runs. And boy did you work up a sweat doing it, especially your feet. When you got home you threw those wet ski […] Brains Curtis Weller | July 30, 2019 0 Comments