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The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016

Skier Siena Teare celebrates the opening of Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin. Photo by Dave Camara courtesy of Arapahoe Basin. Skier Siena Teare celebrates the opening of Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin. Photo by Dave Camara courtesy of Arapahoe Basin.

2016 was a great year for skiing in Colorado. The 2015-2016 ski season was the best on recordand Colorado continues to be the number one ski and snowboard destination in the country.And despite a slow start weather-wise to the ’16-’17 season, thesnow starting coming after Thanksgiving and conditions have been fantastic ever since.On the CSCUSA Blog, we’ve tried throughout the year to bring you the best ski and snowboard related stories from across the state, from opening day announcements and new terrain openings to tips to becoming a ski bum and everything in between.

Looking back, here are the most read stories of 2016:

  1. 50 Years of Skiing at Powderhorn
  2. Arapahoe Basin Announces Opening Day
  3. New A-Basin Kids Center: Where Kids Rule
  4. How To Enjoy the Closing Ski Weekend in Colorado
  5. Eldora Announces Three New Black Diamond Runs
  6. The Hot Springs of Colorado Ski Country
  7. Amtrak Winter Park Express Returns
  8. Kids Can Ski and Ride for Free in Colorado Ski Country
  9. How is the Ski Industry Responding to Climate Change? An Interview with Beth Jensen
  10. How to Be a Ski Bum