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Jerome Boulay was buried in snow for hours but survived deadliest avalanche in fifty years

Earlier this week, we shared the shocking news of an avalanche near Loveland Pass that killed five people taking part in a fundraising event for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, with a sixth, Jerome Boulay, somehow surviving after being buried in the snow for four hours. Now, the CAIC has ... More >>

Photos: Joe Timlin, Rick Gaukel among five victims in deadliest avalanche since 1962

On Saturday, the Colorado snowboarding community was still reeling from the avalanche death of Mark McCarron (announced by authorities along with a controversial marijuana reference) when another tragedy struck -- this one with an even greater loss of life. Five people died near Loveland in what is ... More >>

Closing time: An end-of-season ski and snowboard splash-down countdown

The 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season begins winding down this weekend -- with the first round of closing-day parties at Ski Granby Ranch, Powderhorn and Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort -- despite the fact that snow conditions are actually quite good, with more snow in the forecast. Here's a r ... More >>

Marijuana rule-breaking after Amendment 64 not a problem at resorts, says ski industry group

In a post about the first meeting of the Denver City Council's recreational marijuana committee, chairman Charlie Brown shared anecdotes he's heard about public pot smoking at ski areas since Amendment 64. But a spokeswoman for Colorado's ski industry says resorts have had virtually no problems with ... More >>

Ski area death of Patsy Hileman shouldn't count toward resort fatalities, industry group says

Update: In a post yesterday about ski area deaths thus far in the 2012-13 season (see it below), we noted that resorts have established rules to determine whether or not fatal accidents count toward the total. As evidence, note that Colorado Ski Country USA disagrees with the claim that three people ... More >>

Photos: Ten Colorado-connected hotties, ingenues and reality-TV stars

The roster of notable people who were either born in Colorado or lived here for a time is huge -- and included among them are plenty of female entertainers from the past and present. But which of them will stand the test of time? And which will fade, if they haven't already started to do so? Look be ... More >>

Level 1 Productions, Stept, MSP clean up at IF3 International Freeski Film Festival

Denver-based ski porn purveyors Level 1 Productions won big at the IF3 International Freeski Film Festival over the weekend in Montreal, with director Josh Berman and his team taking the top prize -- Best North American Film -- for their 2012 film Sunny, as well as Best Editing and Best Male Perform ... More >>

Ski Porn: MSP, Stept Productions, Level 1 unveil 2012 video trailers

Colorado has become the Hollywood of the adventure-film business, and the local ski-porn premiere season will be in full swing by this time next month. But the Colorado-based crews at Matchstick Productions (MSP), Level 1 Productions and Stept Productions have already released tantalizing teasers fo ... More >>

Joshua Vohs convicted for taking photos up women's skirts with shoe camera

Remember Richard Reid, the so-called Shoe Bomber, who's among the ten most infamous prisoners in Colorado's supermax prison? Well, now we have a Shoe Cameraman -- not that Joshua Vohs took photos of shoes. Instead, he used the device to snap images up women's skirts. No, we're not making this up.

Ski resort "smoke shacks" have the bowls that really count

Frank's Kitchen offers up a hangover cure for New Year's Day

Mark MangerThe Bertas will provide a hangover cure on New Year's Day.​When Frank and Dina Berta opened Frank's Kitchen earlier this year, it quickly became part of the neighborhood, integrating into the community and picking up a crowd of regulars that use it as a go-to spot. Frank's won't be ... More >>

New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best family-friendly events

​Finding a quality babysitter any time of year can be rough, but on New Year's Eve -- when most babysitters would rather be rocking out with their friends than making sure your rugrats don't choke on dinner -- it's almost impossible. Thankfully, there are plenty of events on December 31 that w ... More >>

USA Pro Cycling Challenge celebrates 2012 host cities today

​Today was supposed to be the big reveal of the host cities for the 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge -- but that list leaked on Friday, in the Denver Post. Still, the event organizers are going to make an event out of the announcement, with a live Internet broadcast at 5:15 p.m. MST today that will ... More >>

Medical marijuana: Run on Grass promotes pot as an athletic performance enhancer

"Most people think someone who wants to end marijuana prohibition sits on the couch eating Cheetos and watching bad TV all day -- someone who isn't necessarily a motivated person," says Georgia Edson. "And that's so untrue." This message helps power Run on Grass, Edson's new organization, which aim ... More >>

This Weekend in Stoke: Snowboard on the Rocks drops in

​Mmm... totally! "We are looking forward to 10,000 snowboarders getting together to celebrate the sport and the start of the new season," says Waide Hoyt, production manager for Standard Films. The company is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Totally Board series tonight with the world p ... More >>

Oktoberfest, Rockbar birthday and more on this week's culinary calendar

​We know you're all gearing up for the Great American Beer Festival -- and what better way to start your marathon training than with various Oktoberfest events? That and much more are happening in the food scene this week; here's a taste of what else is on the menu:

Snow porn! This month's must-see ski and snowboard movie premieres

​Roll out the white carpet: Tomorrow night's world premiere of After Dark from Denver-based Level 1 Productions kicks off a busy Fall film schedule that serves as a reminder of just how awesome it is to live in Colorado, where -- for a few months, anyway -- we get the full Hollywood treatment ... More >>

Dish, the Denver Firefighters Chili Cook-Off and much more on this week's culinary calendar

Chef Eduard Xatruch appears in El Bulli: Cooking In Progress​Today, the Denver FilmCenter launches FilmFeast, a new annual festival celebrating food and film -- and between Westword's own Dish event and potato, green chile and local-food festivals happening this weekend, we've got you covered ... More >>

Robin Nolan on Django Reinhardt, hanging out with George Harrison and playing gypsy jazz

​Although gypsy-jazz guitar pioneer Django Reinhardt died in 1953, there's been a steady stream of players inspired by him over the past few decades. One such player is Robin Nolan, who's been hailed as one of the world's leading guitarists in the Reinhardt tradition, in addition to being a fa ... More >>

Adventure Team Challenge brings able-bodied and disabled together for a race in the Rockies

​Imagine biking up a steep Colorado peak, rafting through the Rapids of the Colorado River and then rappelling down a jagged and imposing cliff. Now imagine doing that blind or without the use of an arm or both of your legs. That's exactly what many of the participants will be doing in this we ... More >>

Today in Stoke: Micah Cook on Never Summer's Shred 'em All

​Today Denver-based snowboard company Never Summer Industries released the first trailer for Shred 'Em All, the second feature-length film showcasing its team riders. The world premiere will be in Denver in the Fall, but we figured the trailer was news hook enough to catch up with director Mic ... More >>

D.I.N.E., Colorado Wine Dinner and more on this week's culinary calendar

​Great Divide's monthly beer-and-cheese pairing is always a good draw -- and there's lots more taking place this week in Denver's foodie scene. Here's what's on the menu:

Today in Stoke: Pre-season Spring deals on 2011/2012 ski passes

$199 for a 2011/2012 season pass? Believe it.​Many Colorado ski areas announced pre-season discounts on 2011/2012 season passes this week. Yes, we know there are still three or four good weeks of Spring skiing and shredding ahead of us, and that Arapahoe Basin will be keeping the dream alive u ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Japan benefits, shamrock festivities and more

​From benefits to help those suffering in Japan to parties to help people help themselves on St. Patrick's Day, there's plenty happening in town this week. Here's a taste of what's on the menu.

The best of the best of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 best-ofs

We miss you, girl.​When Matt Vogl and Harrison Rains started Mile High Sci-Fi five years ago, Vogl says, "We agreed never to watch Mystery Science Theater 3000 ever again." In many ways, their show's premise is the same -- screen terrible movies and make fun of them -- but Vogl and Rains also ... More >>

Today In Stoke: Cookie comp and opening day at Beaver Creek for 30th anniversary season

Photo courtesy Beaver CreekSki patrollers taking test runs on Centennial Express, Monday November 22​Might as well go ahead and make it a 5-day weekend: Beaver Creek is opening today with at least 426 acres of terrain and 11 lifts, not to mention the annual Beaver Creek Cookie Competition -- 2 ... More >>

The Snow Flies at Wintervention

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Beer, food drives and a new film series

​Between the Denver Beer Fest, the Great American Beer Fest and various Oktoberfest events taking place around the city, you're sure to find your fill of beer at one place or another. Still, there's lots more non-carbonated fun taking place, including a new movie series at Infinite Monkey Theo ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Denver Beer Fest dominates and Lala's turns two

A Flickr photo​Don't pretend like you didn't know this week marks the start of the Denver Beer Fest. We'll be covering it extensively, so check back for updates on what hoppy happenings are taking place. But, believe it or not, that's not all that's going on this week in culinary events. Keep ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: St. Germain cocktails, Tasty Colfax and teen cooking classes

​There are plenty of dinners and tastings for oenophiles this week -- plus some beer and St. Germain action thrown in for good measure. Here's a taste of what's to come: Monday, July 26: Frasca Food and Wine, 1738 Pearl Street, presents its weekly Monday Night Wine Dinner. This week, winemak ... More >>

The Edge: Our guide to the season's best skiing, boarding and more

Let's get real: Who are Denver's top ten reality TV stars?

C-Rayz Walz in Denver

As we alluded to yesterday in our post about Ozric Tentacles setting up shop in Fort Collins, C-Rayz Walz (aka Waleed Shabazz) is indeed in Denver. Following up several reported sightings of him around town, we have confirmed that the New York rapper, who was most recently hanging his hat in Indiana ... More >>

The String Cheese Incident Takes a Break

Despite what you've heard, this band's future is still unwritten.

Of Mice and Menver

Numbers don't lie, but guys in bars do.

Skate Nation

Colorado's becoming a mecca for skateboarders. But for the best parks, you'd better head for the hills.

Painting the Town

This Buddha's for You

I'm with Stupa.

Reality Bites

It's the Colorado hillbillies!

Backwash

Leftover Salmon’s collaboration with Cracker goes swimmingly.

Minor Threat

Libertarian candidates would rather not use stunts to get media attention -- but they will if they have to.

Downhill to Disneyland

The slopes are crowded, so why aren't Colorado resorts rolling in cold cash?

Nuts!

Who you gonna call when urban squirrels go on a rampage?

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Colorado’s Make My Day law was designed to protect homeowners who were forced to kill in self-defense. Here’s who it’s really helped.

Night & Day

July 8 - 14, 1999

The Edge

Westword's guide to the 1997-98 ski and snowboard season

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