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Skiers Take on Copper Mountain, CO, Over 9% ‘Resort Surcharge’ in Class Action Lawsuit

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If you’ve bought food at a ski resort recently and thought, “This should be illegal,” you’re not alone. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Copper Mountain, Colorado, and the resort operator, POWDR, by Gary Chaney and other Copper Mountain visitors for allegedly engaging in deceptive pricing practices. The lawsuit claims that not including the resort surcharge of 9% […]
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U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Vail Mountain, CO, Lift and Terrain Upgrades

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Federal land managers are reviewing a proposal from Vail Resorts to upgrade chairlifts, improve terrain flow, and expand snowmaking infrastructure at Vail Mountain—and they’re asking for public feedback before moving forward. The White River National Forest, which oversees the land on which the ski area operates under a special use permit, opened a public comment period this week as part […]
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Cuchara, CO, Ski Lift Revival on Track for 2025-26 Season after 20 Years Without Chair Access

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After more than two decades without lift access, skiing at Cuchara Mountain Park is poised to return in the 2025–26 season, following a new long-term operating agreement and state funding that clears the way for long-overdue repairs. The nonprofit Panadero Ski Corporation, which has overseen the park’s winter operations since 2017, signed a 40-year operating agreement with Huerfano County earlier […]
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The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO

Shane McConkey sending a cliff in the US Extreme Skiing Championships at Crested Butte in 1997. Photo Credit: Flip McCririck

Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) was the early centerpiece for extreme skiing. Before extreme in-bounds terrain became mainstream across the resort ski industry, a day on the slopes meant clipping into skinny 200+ cm skis and proceeding to rip groomers. Now, many skiers head straight for the bowls, cliffs, chutes, or whatever extreme terrain the resort offers to get […]
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Purgatory Resort, CO, Invests $6M Ahead of 60th Anniversary

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Durango, Colo. — (May 20, 2025) — As Purgatory Resort approaches its 60th anniversary in December 2025, the Southwest Colorado destination is investing more than $6 million in capital improvements ahead of the upcoming ski season. As part of ongoing capital improvements for the 2025–26 season, Purgatory will expand snowmaking to include the bottom of Ray’s Ridge, Blackburn’s Bash and […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Adjusts Parking Reservations for 2025-26 Amid Ikon Pass Changes

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, will adjust its parking reservation program for the 2025-26 season, coinciding with its first full winter of unlimited access for full Ikon Pass holders, reports The Summit Daily. The resort introduced its current parking system during the 2024–25 season to address mounting traffic issues along U.S. Highway 6 near Loveland Pass. That system required reservations […]
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week’s pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry It’s happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented […]
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Special Avalanche Advisory in Effect Across Colorado This Week Amid Unstable Spring Conditions

A special avalanche advisory remains in effect statewide as Colorado currently shifts from a winter-like storm cycle to more typical spring conditions, according to an update shared by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). While recent May weather brought widespread snowfall across the high country, forecasters warn that the coming days could bring sudden and unstable conditions as skies clear […]
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Snowboarder Dies Months After 50-Foot Fall From Keystone, CO, Chairlift

Donovan Romero, a 32-year-old snowboarder from Littleton, Colorado, died May 2 from injuries sustained in a December fall from the Ruby Express chairlift at Keystone Resort, the Summit County coroner confirmed Wednesday, reports Jason Blevins with The Colorado Sun. The incident on December 11 left Romero critically injured after he fell around 50 feet to the unopened Diamondback trail, according […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes Newest Investor in Colorado’s First Professional Women’s Soccer Club, Coming to Denver in 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denver’s forthcoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, set to debut in 2026. The Colorado native and two-time Olympic gold medalist described herself as a “small-level investor” in the team, marking her first foray into professional sports ownership. Related: [VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update […]
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New Colorado Deal Paves Way for Daily Passenger Train to Winter Park and Steamboat

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Colorado took a significant step toward expanding passenger rail service to its mountain communities with a new 25-year partnership agreement signed Monday between Gov. Jared Polis and Union Pacific Railroad President Beth Whited. The deal modernizes the lease for the state-owned Moffat Tunnel, a 6.2-mile rail passage through the Continental Divide. It paves the way for up to three daily […]
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At Least 13 People Died on Colorado Ski Slopes This 2024-25 Season

Purgatory is just 30 minutes from Durango, Colorado. Photo Credit: Travel + Leisure

This article is based on original reporting and research by Jason Blevins. Visit The Colorado Sun for more details and a breakdown. Thirteen individuals lost their lives on Colorado ski slopes during the 2024-25 season, marking a slight decline from previous years, according to annual data compiled by The Colorado Sun. The fatalities were eight skiers and five snowboarders, predominantly […]
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Summer at Aspen Snowmass, CO, Kicks Off May 24 With Half-Price Bike Passes

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Summer in Aspen Snowmass to Kick Off May 24. Another beautiful summer season is set to begin in just a few weeks, stacked with exciting events, activities, and improvements to Snowmass Bike Park Summer at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is always highly anticipated, and the season will return with exciting events and activities from May through early October. Whether guests are […]
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Skier Injured by Avalanche Near Loveland Pass, CO, Rescued via Flight for Life Helicopter

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On Sunday, April 20, a skier sustained a severe ankle injury after being swept approximately 700 feet down the north face of Grizzly Peak, located near Loveland Pass in Colorado. The Summit Daily reports that the incident occurred during a wind slab avalanche, a common type in the region, which forms when wind deposits snow onto a leeward slope, creating a […]
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Purgatory Resort, CO, Named #1 Resort for Beginners in North America as 2024–25 Season Wraps This Weekend

Durango, Colo. – (April 17, 2025) – Purgatory Resort is capping off another successful ski season with a major honor: OnTheSnow.com users have named Purgatory the #1 ski area for beginners in North America in the 2024–2025 Visitors’ Choice Awards. The recognition, announced April 10, 2025, at the annual Mountain Travel Symposium, places Purgatory at the top among hundreds of […]
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