Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today at its 56^th Annual Meeting in Denver skier visits at its now 23-member ski resorts increased 13 percent over last year’s total, which is nearly 12 percent above the five-year average. Using publicly available information, CSCUSA is projecting a new statewide record for skier visits of 13.8 million.

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Photo Credit: Scot DW Smith, Purgatory Resort

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Photo Credit: Carl Frey, Winter Park

During the 39th annual Colorado Ski Country USA Snow Conference hosted in Grand Junction last week, long-time Steamboat Resort employee Dave Crisler was honored with the Snow Conference Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Photo Credit: Tripp Fay, Copper Mountain

In the midst of the resort’s snowiest March on record, Copper Mountain is embracing the change of seasons with events representing the best of spring in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. 

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As March winds down, Colorado’s ski areas are in the midst of a great spring season with ideal conditions for experts, guests ready to learn to ski or snowboard and everyone in between. Late season features warmer temperatures perfect for learning or for those looking to enjoy a non-skiing activity or the mountain environment.