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 New Boss

Rachel Odell WalkerApril 6, 2009

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is in control of policy for public lands across the West and he will be taking the heat in battles over everything from oil exploration to new wilderness areas. Just two months into his appointment, this 5th generation Hispanic Colorado rancher is already proving refreshingly different than the old boss....

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Torreys Peak

Doug SchnitzspahnApril 6, 2009

Haul your skis or snowboard to the top of this prominent I-70 14er and hope there's enough juice left in your legs to enjoy the long ride down....

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Testing 2009 Black Diamond Skis in Switzerland

adminMarch 24, 2009

Elevation Outdoors heads to the heart of Europe to try out next season’s big fat boards...

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Skis, Boards and Boots

adminJanuary 31, 2009

Rossignol Classic CX80 Best For: Day-to-day alpine at the resort The Word: For those of us who cut our teeth in the days before shaped skis, the Classic j...

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To Gym or Not to Gym?

Elevation StaffJanuary 31, 2009

Two outdoor enthusiasts debate the merits of exercising indoors....

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Stashes & Steals

Elevation StaffJanuary 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....

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