GEORGETOWN, CO – Inclement weather conditions across the country caused more than 1,000 donations to go uncollected in early January, including 317 in the Front Range region. But on January 19, 90 skiers and snowboarders answered the call and donated blood at Loveland Ski Area.
Everyone who donated blood received a free lift ticket, good anytime during the 2023–24 season.
This is the fourth year Loveland has teamed up with Vitalant Colorado to do an on-mountain blood drives in the Upper Ridge Room at Loveland Ski Area.
Loveland and Vitalant Colorado will be doing another blood donation drive on April 8.
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An A+ Day at A-Basin
DILLON, CO – Arapahoe Basin received nearly a foot of snow in the last 48 hours, with another foot forecast for the next 24. The past week has been just what the doctor ordered, and the doctor says, The Beavers and Pali terrain are now both open.
The A-Basin patrol team is working diligently to open more of the mountain as soon as possible. Check the Arapahoe Basin terrain status page for real-time updates.
On top of great snow, A-Basin offers plenty of special events, including two more Rise n’ Shine Rando Races on January 23 and 31, some delectable Moonlight Dinners, an NSAA Safety Village on January 27, and much more.
Arapahoe Basin limits ticket sales every single day of the season in order to mitigate crowds, reduce stress on terrain, alleviate parking issues, shorten lift lines, preserve their guests’ experience, and maintain their reputation as a laid-back ski area, with room on the slopes and seats at the bar.
Photos courtesy of Lucas Herbert for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
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It’s Coming Down at Loveland
GEORGETOWN, CO – Loveland Ski Area is getting hammered, and skiers and snowboarders are loving it. It shows no sign of stopping, so for the love of Mike*, get thee to the slopes!
* Mike’s got a Gems Discount Card, and right now he’s knee deep in powder somewhere in Colorado Ski Country USA. Be like Mike, and get on out there!
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In Safe Hands at Loveland
GEORGETOWN, CO – January is National Safety Awareness Month, focusing on resort safety education and promoting slope safety. This weekend marked Loveland Ski Area‘s Safety Weekend, which featured kid-friendly snow safety education, Ski Patrol Q & A sessions, sun safety tips, and information on terrain park safety.
Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders had the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the Your Responsibility Code and had the chance to win prizes by testing their knowledge of the code. A new addition this year was the Safety Coloring Station, where kids could color pictures of our avalanche rescue dogs and spend time with Zuma, the Avalanche Dog.
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Purgatory’s Snowcat Adventures Kicks Off
DURANGO, CO – Purgatory Snowcat Adventures kicks off the 2024 winter season on Sunday, January 14. With 23 inches of fresh snowfall in the last 7 days and more expected through the weekend, PSA invites skiers and riders to venture beyond the resort boundaries and experience untracked powder turns.
The full-day adventure includes an average of 6–8 runs and a vertical descent ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, with access to 35,000 acres of backcountry terrain. Purgatory Snowcat Adventures offers expert guiding, avalanche safety instruction and gear, and lunch for groups and individuals looking to experience the San Juan Mountains off-piste.
To kick off the season, PSA is offering an exclusive 30% discount on Sunday, January 14.
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Photo and video courtesy of Purgatory Ski Resort
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Rock the ‘Boat: 2024 Free Concert Series Lineup
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – Steamboat Ski Resortis set to kick off the annual Bud Light Rocks the Boat free concert series on Monday, January 15, with music from Big Sam’s Funky Nation as part of the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill. The remainder of the concert series features seven bands playing free performances during March and April. All concerts are free to the public and take place on the stage in Steamboat Square beginning around 3:30 pm (with the exception of the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill concert which starts at 2:30 pm).
The following outlines the full schedule of concerts as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat free concert series:
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Copper’s Golden Give-Back Program Returns
Play Forever Lift Ticket Giving Program Raises Funds for Community Organizations
COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO – Copper Mountain is celebrating the season of giving with the return of the Play Forever Thursdays program.
Play Forever Thursdays, a community-based fundraising effort, directs $5 from every $99 discounted Copper Mountain lift ticket purchased online and in-advance to 21 community non-profit partners on select Thursdays throughout the 2023–24 winter season. The program will begin on December 21 and resume on Thursdays between January 11–April 11, 2024. Play Forever Thursdays partner organizations will have an on-site presence at Copper on their select Thursday to speak with guests about their program’s objectives, volunteer opportunities, and more. New this winter, Copper will host an enabling participation day, an adaptive day, and an International Women’s Day celebration with partner organizations on select dates.
Play Forever is part of POWDR and Copper Mountain’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support the community. Since 2020, Copper has donated over $500,000 and partnered with 30 non-profits, including seven new organizations this season, through the Play Forever Thursdays program. Last year’s Play Forever Thursdays program was the resort’s most successful lift ticket giving program since the program’s original launch, with over $150,000 going to partners.
Proceeds from Play Forever lift ticket sales will benefit organizations whose focus is to provide local relief, promote on-mountain inclusivity, and support environmental causes.
Local Relief: provide localized aid to the Summit, Lake or Eagle County communities in times of need.
Enabling Participation: create a welcoming place for all—including youth, diverse populations and adaptive athletes—to participate in the outdoor adventure lifestyle.
Environment: support organizations that are focused on protecting the environment through sustainability, education, and action.
Learn more about Copper Mountain’s 2023–24 Play Forever Thursdays program, including scheduled dates and information about partner organizations, at CopperColorado.com. Local organizations can also request in-kind or financial support throughout the year from Copper Mountain through Play Forever at CopperColorado.com.
Photo courtesy of Copper Mountain
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Roll the ‘Dozer, Tiny Snowplow
Echo Mountain‘s new snowstake features the world’s cutest snowplow. We don’t know whose idea this was but helmets off to ya, you genius, you!
Video courtesy of Echo Mountain
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Aspen Puts a Little Boogie in Your Snow Boots
ASPEN SNOWMASS, CO – Aspen Snowmass announces the return of the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series as part of the Stifel Aspen Winternational, March 1-3, 2024. Headliners will include Shakey Graves on Friday, March 1, The Revivalists on Saturday, March 2, and Jes Grew closing out the weekend on Sunday, March 3.
The evening concerts are scheduled to take place in downtown Aspen at Wagner Park. All Wagner Park Festival events are free and open to the public. Shakey Graves will perform at 7:30pm on Friday night; The Revivalists are slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night; and Jes Grew will go on stage at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Other events including après ski entertainment, local food vendors, race bib draws, and the Roch Cup presentation will take place throughout the weekend.
The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series will be a highlight of the 2024 Stifel Aspen Winternational celebration, which is the wider community event encompassing the entire weekend of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. For details on these and other upcoming Bud Light Hi-Fi concerts, visit the Aspen Snowmass website.
VIP tickets for the concerts are available for purchase and will include access to The Wagner Lounge, which will offer premium seating, a private bar, private bathrooms and more. To learn more about The Wagner Lounge VIP experience and purchase VIP tickets, click here.
