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5 Under-the-Radar Ski Towns
by Kristen LummisSometimes when everyone is looking in the same direction, it’s good to look in another direction. This is especially true during ski season when travelers flock to famous ski towns. For sure, these communities offer great skiing and good times,… Read More →

Colorado Ski Resort Opening Dates For 2017-18
by liftopiaWondering when the lifts will start spinning? Two ski resorts in Colorado, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland, have already kicked off the season! Below is a list of projected ski resort opening dates in Colorado. Keep in mind these are estimated or… Read More →

Arapahoe Basin To Open For 2017-18 Ski Season THIS Friday, Oct 13
by RoseAnne MoisesIn preparation of opening day, snow guns at several US ski resorts have been hard at work these past few weeks. One resort officially kicks off the Colorado ski season this weekend! See Arapahoe Basin lift tickets. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area… Read More →

The Race To Open Is On: Two Ski Resorts Begin Snowmaking Operations
by RoseAnne MoisesEvery year in the fall, two resorts in Colorado (Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area) compete to see who will be the first ski resort to open for the upcoming season. With snow falling in the higher elevations last weekend,… Read More →

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 →

Weekend Powder Alert For The Sierra, Colorado, Utah & Tetons!
by Open SnowThis post was adapted from multiple stories on OpenSnow.com 1. Colorado By Meteorologist Joel Gratz Most of Friday and Saturday will be dry, then snow will fall on Saturday night and Sunday. This storm will track too far to the… Read More →

8 Best Road Trips For Skiers & Snowboarders In North America
by Katie CoakleyPut in those vacation days, strap your skis and snowboard onto the roof of your car, pack your bags and plenty of road snacks, and get ready to cram in as many vertical feet of pure joy as you can…. 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 →
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[PHOTOS] Massive Snowfall Totals – California & Colorado DEEP in snow!
by RoseAnne MoisesSki resorts in the West, especially in California and Colorado, are starting off 2017 with massive snowfall totals and epic conditions. Don’t believe us? Here’s proof. 1. Squaw Valley, CA Get Squaw Valley lift tickets in advance & save. It’s… Read More →

Ski Resorts In The West DEEP in Snow – Up To 6 Feet!
by Eric WagnonWhile shoppers were scrambling for Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains, skiers and snowboarders in the western United States and Canada cashed in on big snowfalls across several regions. Given that ski season traditionally gets started in earnest around Thanksgiving… Read More →