Colorado Homegrown

by Doug October 6, 2009

If you want to truly participate in snow localism, take a look at these skis, boards and more from brands manufacturing and/or based right here in the Centennial State. These local goods reflect the ethics of the natives—they are built to perform in all the conditions you can find on Colorado’s high mountains and speak [...]

Snow Locavore

by Rachel Odell Walker October 6, 2009

Forget all that crunchy green commie stuff about eating locally—here in Colorado, we play locally. Living a stone’s throw from world-class winter resorts cuts down on travel and ramps up your slope vertical. So we thought, what better way to make the most of it than finding out where the true locals ride, drink and [...]

Bump and Grind, Grandpa!

by Jayme Moye October 5, 2009

Just because you remember when Hendrix played at Woodstock doesn’t mean you can’t still rip the bumps They say that 60 is the new 40. Which means baby boomers need to stop pussy-footing around on the groomed runs and get back out into deep pow and bumps. And according to Joe Nevin, the 63-year-old founder [...]

Never Summer

by Eugene Buchanan June 3, 2009

The new Woodward at Copper Center will keep hucksters on their boards year-round. Summer might be when the columbines blossom, the snow melts and rivers roar in the Rockies, but a new indoor facility at Copper Mountain is ensuring that you don’t have to hang up your skis when the snow goes south. Opened in [...]

Stashes & Steals

by Elevation Staff January 31, 2009

As a native, you really only need to know two things when it comes to your local resorts: How do I get there on the cheap? And where are the best lines and powder stashes? In an attempt to answer those questions, we present Elevation Outdoors’ guide to the best deals and terrain at winter resorts across Colorado.

Last-Minute Hut Trips

by Carol Kauder January 31, 2009

Think you missed your chance at a back country getaway? Listen Up.