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Howelsen Hill

The Start of Modern Skiing? A Look At 7 of the World’s Oldest Ski Resorts

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Where is the Birthplace of Modern Skiing? According to the International Skiing History Association, the art of skiing dates back some 3,000 years when archaeological evidence across the Eurasian arctic region shows evidence of primitive skis. But surely that doesn’t reflect today’s modern skiing with perfectly groomed slopes and high-speed lifts. So where do you go to find the birthplace […]

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Ryan Kime | March 23, 2025
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VIDEO: Wildfire Starts at Ski Area in Steamboat Springs, CO When Construction Workers Begin Work on Chairlift

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Construction crews dismantling the old Barrows chairlift at Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Steamboat Springs, CO, caused a small wildfire yesterday when sparks ignited the grass. Related: Meet Colorado’s 6 City Run Ski Areas The 33-year-old double chairlift is being replaced this summer by a new $3 million Skytrac triple chairlift. The 49 chairs were auctioned off earlier this season. Steamboat […]

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Firebrains | May 14, 2021
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Howelsen Hill, CO Receives $1.5 Million Gift for New Chairlift

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Howlesen Hill, a small community ski hill located in Steamboat Springs, CO, just received an extremely generous gift. Smartwool, the popular clothing company known for its merino wool base layers and socks, provided a $1.5 million gift to Howelsen Hill via their parent company, VF Corporation. Smartwool was founded in Steamboat Springs in 1994 and wanted to ensure Howelsen Hill […]

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Taylor Stephan | October 28, 2020
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The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide

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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 […]

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Curtis Weller | August 23, 2019
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