Snowsports

Resort, backcountry, and nordic news, events and guides for the slopes of the Front Range including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more.

The End (of the Season) is Nigh!

Tom WinterFebruary 25, 2020

As we move into March, one grizzled vet puts a spin on that inevitable day when the lifts will shut down. By Tom Winter The view gets better. Until you ca...

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Inclusive Education

Kim FullerJanuary 23, 2020

AIARE’s Avalanche Scholarships seek to remove barriers. As the popularity of backcountry snow sports continues to boom, avalanche education needs to keep reach...

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In Your Face

Doug SchnitzspahnJanuary 20, 2020

Taste It: Local hero Aaron Carlson samples a mouthful of goodness on Vail Pass. Photo by Liam Doran Here’s how to capture the perfect powder shot. Few m...

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Backcountry Foundations with Angela Hawse

Ryan ScavoJanuary 16, 2020

It’s the eve of my second backcountry overnighter for the year; a 5th-season “veteran”. I did the shakedown, honed the must-haves, stacked my gear systematicall...

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The Aspen Glow

Chris KassarJanuary 12, 2020

Core skiers and snowboarders know the truth: Colorado’s posh retreat is a powder haven, with long runs, deep stashes, no crowds and the best party scene in the ...

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Beacon Blues

Morgan TiltonJanuary 2, 2020

Pro guide and avalanche instructor Karin Pocock outlines the biggest transceiver mistakes and how you can avoid them. American Avalanche Association pro ...

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