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Beyond Alpine: Finding Peace on the Nordic Trails I still remember the first time I clicked into a pair of skinny skis. I was a die-hard downhill skier, someone who lived for the thrill of a steep pitch and fresh powder at resorts like Vail and Aspen. The thought of shuffling along on flat ground […]
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Getting to the Slopes: A Skier’s Guide to Colorado Transportation There’s a certain magic that starts to bubble up the moment you commit to a Colorado ski trip. You can almost feel the crisp mountain air, hear the crunch of snow under your boots, and taste that celebratory hot chocolate at the end of a […]
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Leave the Crowds Behind: Why Small Resorts are Colorado’s Best Kept Secret I still remember the moment I fell out of love with mega-resort skiing. I was stuck in a lift line that snaked back and forth like an airport security queue, inching forward while my legs grew cold. Up on the mountain, the main […]
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The Skier’s Secret Calendar: Unlocking the Best Time to Find Colorado Ski Season Pass Deals I still remember the sting of my first season skiing in Colorado. Not from a fall on an icy patch, but from the hit to my wallet. I waited until October, excited for the coming snow, and walked up to […]
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The Ultimate Convenience: My Favorite Colorado Ski-In/Ski-Out Resorts I can still feel the frustration of my early ski trips. Waking up before dawn, forcing down a quick breakfast, and then the dreaded gear haul. Trudging through a frozen parking lot in stiff plastic boots, skis and poles digging into my shoulder, all while trying not […]
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Pushing Your Limits: A Guide to Colorado’s Gnarliest Terrain I remember the first time I stood at the top of a true Colorado double-black diamond run. My heart was pounding, my legs felt a bit like jelly, and all I could see below was a steep, unending field of Volkswagen-sized bumps. It was terrifying and […]
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I’ll never forget the first time I planned a big group trip to Breckenridge. My friends were buzzing about hitting the Imperial Express lift and carving down fresh powder. But my sister, who came along for the mountain air, had one simple question: “So… what am I supposed to do all day?” It was a […]
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I’ll never forget my first ski trip. I was so excited to hit the slopes that I almost forgot some of the most basic essentials. I remember showing up with a thin pair of gloves and realizing, within about ten minutes, that I was going to lose a finger to frostbite if I didn’t get […]
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There are few things more frustrating for a skier or snowboarder than spending half your day standing in a winding lift line, shivering, while the perfect powder sits untouched. I’ve been there, staring at a sea of helmets, wondering if I should just call it a day and head for the hot tub. While popular […]
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This is the age-old question that sparks friendly debates on every chairlift: Skiing or snowboarding? If you’re a first-timer eyeing the slopes of Colorado, trying to decide which discipline to pick up, you’re not alone. I’ve seen countless friends grapple with this choice, and I’ve even dabbled in both myself (with varying degrees of success!). […]
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I’ll let you in on a little secret: some of my favorite ski days in Colorado happen after the calendar officially turns to spring. While the ski season might be winding down in many places, Colorado’s high-altitude resorts often get some of their biggest snowstorms in March and April. Plus, the days are longer, the […]
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There’s something truly special, almost surreal, about skiing after the sun goes down. The mountain transforms. The hustle and bustle of the day give way to a quieter, more reflective atmosphere. The air feels crisper, the snow often has a different glow under the floodlights, and the stars (if you’re lucky!) twinkle above. My first […]
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