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Arapahoe Basin Announces Bonus Weekend Thanks To A Snowy May
by liftopiaWith over three of feet of snow in May so far and 370” season-to-date, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado plans to keep the party going for AT LEAST another weekend. The resort will operate seven days a week until Sunday, June… Read More →
6 Ski Areas Where The Season Is STILL Going Strong
by liftopiaDon’t hang up those skis just yet! Despite it being mid-April, winter at these ski resorts isn’t showing any signs of stopping. 1. Mammoth Mountain, CA See Mammoth lift tickets. We’ve officially broken 600″ total season snowfall at Main Lodge… Read More →
Meet The Cutest Rescuers On Ski Patrol: Our Favorite Avy Dogs Of 2016-17
by Alyssa EricksonAdd a large portion of snow, an equal amount of mountains and a dash of our favorite avalanche rescue dogs, and we found the perfect ingredients for a smile! Everyone loves these four legged and furry friends that keep us… Read More →
Good News – The Ski Season Has Been EXTENDED At These Ski Resorts
by Eric WagnonThis season, regions in the West saw record-breaking snowfall and, as a result, several ski resorts have already decided to push back their closing dates. With the Easter falling on April 16 this year, it would not be surprising if… Read More →
10 Scenic Green Runs That Every Skier & Snowboarder Will Love
by Eric WagnonOnce skiers and boarders progress to a certain ability level, they often scorn those tame trails marked by green circles. However, a select few green runs offer such tranquil beauty that it would be a mistake to dismiss them just… Read More →
5 Super Bowls You Can Ski Before The Big Game
by Kristen LummisWelcome to the week of the big game! While the eyes of the sporting world are on the championship showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, our eyes are on bowls of a different kind: ski bowls…. Read More →
5 Regions Buried in Snow Right Now
by Eric WagnonThe first half of January 2017 was bountiful to say the least for skiers and boarders in the West. For those tasked with shoveling and plowing snow, it’s been simply exhausting. Snowfall numbers that are usually associated with inches were… Read More →
7 Ski Resorts Where Expert Skiers & Snowboarders Go
by Eric Wagnon“Expert” can be a relative term. The best skiers or snowboarders at a local ski hill may stand out from the pack, but they are not necessarily signing ski-movie contracts. However, a few resorts seem to draw a high-percentage of… Read More →
October Skiing: Where, When & Why
by Kristen LummisIn most of the United States, November is the official start of ski and snowboard season. Yet at the highest altitudes (think Colorado) and the most northern climes (think Maine), the opening day race has begun. The Colorado Derby Each… Read More →
Meet the Four-Legged Heroes of The Slopes
by Erika WigginsWhen seconds count, these noses are your best chance for survival…and they are cute as heck! As more people venture into side and backcountry terrain on skis, snowboards and snowmobiles, the chances of encountering an avalanche rise. Additionally, while more… Read More →
