U.S. Ski Team Athletes Make Their Way to Copper in Early November for Training on the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center. Public Invited to U.S. Ski Team Kick-Off on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. in East Village, Copper Mountain 

Photo credit: Ian Zinner, Arapahoe Basin

Arapahoe Basin Becomes First Ski Area to Open Continuously for the 2021-22 Winter Season

The 2021-22 ski season is underway in Colorado with skiers and snowboarders celebrating the opening of Arapahoe Basin this morning. At 8:30 a.m. the Black Mountain Express lift began delivering skiers and riders to the intermediate High Noon trail with an 18-inch base of packed powder.

Significant snowfall and cold temperatures over the last week have allowed ski areas across the state to begin to make snow in advance of the

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will open for the 2021-22 winter ski and snowboard season at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 17.

A-Basin is home to Colorado’s longest ski and ride season, and plans to stay open into June. A-Basin will open with one lift, Black Mountain Express, and one intermediate run, High Noon. Early-season skiing and snowboarding is not a beginner experience.

This season, A-Basin is focused on reducing crowds to help preserve a quality ski and ride experience. To do that, unrestricted season pass sales are limited, and we are selling 10% fewer this season

In Celebration of Aspen Snowmass’ 75^th Anniversary, $75 Airfares to/from Southern California to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Resume

Photo Credit: Copper Mountain

Skiers and snowboarders are invited to pursue their passions at The Athlete’s Mountain this winter as Copper Mountain prepares to open for the 2021-22 winter season Nov. 22. From early ups to last chair, Copper Mountain offers experiences for those seeking new challenges and unbounded inspiration. 

“It’s an exciting season for the Athlete’s Mountain,” said Dustin Lyman, president and general manager of Copper Mountain. “From elite

Sunlight Hosts Conference to Share Information and Look Ahead to Winter 2021-22

Last Thursday, September 30, Colorado Ski Country USA

As Steamboat Ski Resort moves full steam ahead with revitalization projects at the resort, it has also started the removal of Priest Creek lift by beginning to take the chairs off the line on August 18. SSRC has long planned to remove the Priest Creek lift, the oldest chairlift at Steamboat Ski Resort installed in 1972, as the lifts parts are outdated and no longer supported. Instead of having the lift stand dormant, the resort will be taking advantage of crew availability and favorable weather to begin the removal process. Priest Creek lift operated zero days last year and six days over the past three years, and its removal is not expected to impact daily operations.

The public will have a chance to own this special piece of Steamboat Ski Resort history

Photo Credit: Steamboat

2021/22 Winter Air Service Features Six Airlines from 16 Airports Nationwide

Steamboat Ski Resort has announced the 2021/22 winter air schedule with 16 airports accessible via six airlines for the first time in the history of the Steamboat Air Program. Highlights for service this winter include the

• Union Peak Festival is Sept. 10-12 and includes free live performances from WALK THE MOON on Saturday, Saint Motel on Sunday 

• Inaugural three-day festival celebrates the convergence of community, sport and art with live music, clinics, demos and more 
• Weekend lodging packages available for as low as $105 per night with VIP Pass savings of $100 per person 

Copper Mountain announced today that it will host the inaugural Union Peak Festival, a three-day festival convergence of community, sport and art, from Sept. 10

Granby Ranch introduces a new magazine highlighting events, improvements, stories and more from the ski area. 

Click here for the latest issue.