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Skiing & Snowboarding

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Skiers and snowboarders take a lift in Arapahoe Basin ski area.
Courts

Vail Resorts, Alterra Sued for Being Too Expensive, Inflating Cost of Epic and Ikon Passes

By Michael RobertsMarch 25, 2026

Are the lift tickets too damn high?

Weather

Facing Low Snow, Colorado Ski Festival Will No Longer Offer Skiing…or Refunds

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 25, 2026

“This has never been about skiing,” said the founder of Boot Tan Fest, a women’s ski event advertised as including a lift pass and 24-hour uphill access.

Two draft mules harnessed for a Two Below Zero sleigh ride in Frisco
Travel

Ten Things to Do in Frisco

By Abigail BlissMarch 19, 2026

Enjoy outdoor activities like sleigh rides and snow tubing, fantastic dining and small-town charm in nearby Summit County.

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Large red rock formations and pinyon pines dusted with snow at Colorado National Monument
Travel

Ten Things to Do in Grand Junction

By Abigail BlissMarch 5, 2026

Discover a vibrant food and wine scene, a range of outdoor activities, ancient artifacts and more in Western Colorado.

fake snowman in desert
Weather

Hot, Dry and Unsettling: Colorado Broke Several Scary Records This Winter

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Historical weather records show that this is not normal.

Chase Blackwell snowboarding at Ruby Hill Rail Yard. Blackwell has black snow pants and a board with a red bottom. He's about to jump off the top of the hill and perform a trick.
Outdoors & Rec

Colorado Snowboarding Olympians Talk State Pride, Upcoming Competitions and Bumble

By Katrina LeibeeFebruary 24, 2026

“It’s a beautiful thing to be a part of an event that brings so many people together from all over the world and to wear the stars and stripes to represent America.”

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Olympic memorabilia and a portrait of Bob Beamon in the summer games gallery
Outdoors & Rec

Ten Things to See at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs

By Abigail BlissFebruary 21, 2026

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games may be over, but there’s always a celebration of the Olympics in Colorado Springs.

avalanche
Weather

Avalanche Danger: What Causes Snow Slopes to Collapse?

By Nathalie VriendFebruary 20, 2026

A CU physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

The North Face Screens Latest High-Altitude Doc <i>Trango</i> at the Oriental
Film, TV & Streaming

The North Face Screens Latest High-Altitude Doc Trango at the Oriental

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekFebruary 6, 2026

The film follows ski mountaineers as they take on the first-ever ski descent of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range.

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red gerard snowboards
Sports

Colorado Leads Country in Winter Olympians, but One Major Star Could be Out

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 29, 2026

Over thirty athletes from Colorado will travel to Italy to represent Team USA.

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough
Weather

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough

By Steven R. Fassnacht and Michael ChildersJanuary 27, 2026

The ski season is off to a slow start, with only about half the state’s runs open.

A person skis
Outdoors & Rec

This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World

By Kristen FioreJanuary 14, 2026

Coloradans never have to go far to find an adventure.

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A person riding on horseback through downtown Leadville with a skier in tow
Outdoors & Rec

Where to Watch and Try Skijoring Around Denver This Winter

By Abigail BlissJanuary 8, 2026

After the Stock Show, head to the high country for this mix of cowboy and ski culture.

Denver house lit up with Christmas lights and decorations in snow
Weather

Could Denver Have a White Christmas? “You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance.”

By Thomas MitchellDecember 16, 2025

Even Lloyd Christmas would have a hard time holding out hope this year.

exterior of the sports castle
Business

The Sports Castle Could Get New Owner for a 100th Birthday Present

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 16, 2025

“We always look to celebrate the history, character and soul of the building while breathing new life into it, creating spaces for the community to come together.”

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Man walks to Denver bus stop during blizzard
Weather

How Much Snow Could Denver See Today During Winter Front?

By Thomas MitchellDecember 3, 2025

Expectations differ across the metro.

An aerial view of No Name Basin, featuring snowy runs cut through the trees
Outdoors & Rec

Snow Business: What’s New at Colorado Resorts This Winter

By Abigail BlissNovember 27, 2025

There’s no snow in Denver, so head for the hills!

snowboarder catches air in breckenridge
Courts

Breckenridge Snowboard Crash Lawsuit Could Reshape Epic Pass Liability

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 21, 2025

Epic Pass waivers and snowmobile safety laws are on the line as the Colorado Supreme Court agrees to hear a case against Vail Resorts.

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Woman takes photo of snow in Denver while shoveling her sidewalk
Weather

No-Snow November: Are Late Snowfalls in Denver Becoming the Norm?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 17, 2025

Denver has been dry as a bone this fall.

bow on mountains
Denver Life

Westword Unwrapped: Holiday & Winter Guide Calendar Deadline Coming

By Westword StaffNovember 4, 2025

The deadline for calendar listings is November 7.

Sketches and prototype jacket models at The North Face innovation lab
Outdoors & Rec

Photos: Behind-the-Scenes at The North Face Innovation Lab in RiNo

By Abigail BlissOctober 7, 2025

The iconic outdoor brand offered an exclusive tour prior to launching its all-new Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit.

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man on ski slopes
Outdoors & Rec

Aspen’s Own: Alex Ferreira Is Headed Home for the X Games

By Justin GoodrumJanuary 21, 2025

“We would sneak out of school just to get a glimpse of some of these athletes and watch their training schedules, their competition, everything.”

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