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• Aspen will slightly extend ski season

  April 16, 2013 4:52 AM

  Aspen Highlands is extending its ski season by one weekend. The ski area's closing day had been scheduled for April 21, but Aspen Skiing Co. says Aspen Highlands will reopen April 27-28 as a thank you to skiers and riders. The ski area has had consistent snowfall over the... more »

• Extending ski season more than a matter of snow Play Video

  April 3, 2013 3:19 PM

  Ski season is winding down, and with winter weather sticking around longer than expected this year there's talk of extending the season in the high country. But for local resort at Monarch Mountain, it's a matter of more than just good snow. Unlike many resorts, Monarch Mountain has no... more »

• Ski business has picked up at Monarch Mountain

  March 9, 2013 6:48 PM

  It started out slow, but the ski season at Monarch Mountain here in Southern Colorado has definitely picked up. We found out days like today help out a lot. "We had a late opening," said Greg Ralph, Director of Marketing at Monarch Mountain. "We didn't get open until December 14."... more »

• Those with Monarch aren't concerned about D rating

  February 12, 2013 1:33 PM

  Four ski resorts in Colorado receive a D rating when it comes to the ski area environmental scorecard. One of those resorts is Monarch Mountain. The scorecard is based on environmental factors such as habitat protection, watershed protection, and climate change. Monarch's D was mainly based on their plans... more »

• Vonn undergoes surgery on right knee

  February 11, 2013 11:20 AM

  The surgeon who operated on Lindsey Vonn's right knee was "optimistic for a full recovery" after she shredded two ligaments during a crash last week at the world championships. Dr. Bill Sterett, a physician for the U.S. Ski Team, performed the procedure on the four-time overall World Cup champion on... more »

• Ski season slow but optimistic

  January 20, 2013 6:28 PM

  If you're looking for a weekend getaway, ski resorts would love to have your business! We visited Monarch Mountain to find out about the season so far. "Season pass to monarch, this is definitely my favorite mountain in the state of Colorado," said Xandy Bustamante, a skier and snow... more »

• Ski Subsidies

  November 13, 2012 8:49 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado ski resorts are paying more to airlines for consistent flights into regional mountain airports. Airlines say they need the subsidies because of rising fuel prices and financially strapped vacationers. The Telluride Tourism Board is helping Crested Butte Mountain Resort with a $650,000 revenue-guarantee deal with Allegiant... more »

• Arapahoe Basin opening Wednesday

  October 15, 2012 5:30 PM

  Arapahoe Basin Ski area announced today it plans to open for the season Wednesday. According to the resort's blog, they started making snow October 5th and plan to open their High Noon intermediate run to skiers Wednesday. A-Basin also plans to have a few terrain park features ready.... more »

• Video of the Day: Sleeping on the job

  March 28, 2012 6:55 AM

  Ever been so tired you couldn't keep you eyes open?? This sleepy skier couldn't even make it off the slopes! Click here to see him in our Video of the Day. more »

• Skier killed at Wolf Creek

  March 26, 2012 6:38 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Authorities have identified a man killed while skiing in Colorado as a 19-year-old Kansas State student. Kansas broadcaster KMAN reported that the Mineral County Sheriff's Department said the victim is Garrett Spencer of Hesston, Kan. He was skiing with friends when he hit a tree at the... more »

• Belgian bus crash kills 28, among them, 22 children

  March 14, 2012 8:25 AM

  GENEVA (AP) - Police say 28 people died when a bus carrying Belgian students back from a ski holiday crashed in a tunnel in Switzerland. Valais cantonal (state) police spokesman Jean-Marie Bornet told The Associated Press on Wednesday that a total of 52 people were on board the bus. Police... more »

• Wolf Creek Ski area could see expansion

  February 29, 2012 4:51 AM

  PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Wolf Creek Ski Area wants to hear from the public about its future as it develops long-term plans for the next 10 to 20 years. The ski area in southwest Colorado is looking at possible expansions into the San Juan National Forest; adding some... more »

• Georgia man dies as Keystone Ski Resort

  February 6, 2012 7:29 AM

  KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado coroner has released the name of a Georgia man who died Sunday while skiing at Keystone Ski Resort. Summit County Coroner Joanne Richardson says the man was 58-year-old Odo Lessacher of Griffin, Ga. Richardson says in a statement that the man was found in... more »

• Skier dies at Winter Park

  January 23, 2012 4:53 PM

  A 28-year old man died while skiing at Mary Jane yesterday. At approximately 5:15 p.m., Winter Park Ski Patrol received a report that a skier failed to meet up with his party as planned. The man was located after a Ski Patrol search in the trees off Trestle trail.... more »

• Skiers and Riders take up free lift tickets

  November 24, 2011 7:11 AM

  CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (AP) - Crested Butte Mountain Resort says more than 2,300 people took it up on its offer of free lift tickets on its opening day. Crested Butte celebrated its 50th birthday Wednesday with free riding on opening day, and 2,313 skiers and snowboarders showed up for... more »

• Aspen offers $25K 'ultimate ski pass' for charity

  October 29, 2011 1:50 PM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Want first crack at the runs in Aspen? The Aspen Skiing Co. is offering an "Ultimate Ski Pass" that will let you have unlimited first tracks before chairlifts open to the public - for $25,000. The exclusive passes also allow holders to meet members of the... more »

• Federal ski bill would allow summer recreation

  October 12, 2011 2:48 PM

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A bill making its way through Congress would make it clear that ski resorts are not just for winter activities. The Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate. Current federal... more »

• Aspen Ski Area Stays Open

  May 30, 2011 6:09 AM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Aspen is reporting brisk business this holiday weekend as it reopens slopes to skiers because of late-season snowpack. Aspen Mountain saw some 1,700 skiers and snowboarders on 25 runs and 136 acres Saturday. The Aspen Daily News reports that the Aspen Skiing Co. will consider being... more »

• 2 Colo. ski areas plan to stretch season, profits

  May 22, 2011 11:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - This is supposed to be mud season, when most seasonal Colorado ski resort employees have left for the summer and most ski areas are closed. But so much snow has fallen in the Colorado mountains this month that Aspen Mountain is reopening 136 acres at the... more »

• Historic water agreement touted between Denver and Western Slope interests

  April 28, 2011 3:20 PM

  TABERNASH, Colo. (AP) - Colorado water managers say they've reached a historic agreement on the contentious question of how to supply water to the Denver area while accommodating the needs of western Colorado. The Colorado River Cooperative was unveiled Thursday in Tabernash. It calls for Denver Water to pay... more »

• Just 2 Colorado ski areas still open after Sunday

  April 24, 2011 12:33 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Some Colorado ski resorts got a boost this winter from decent snow and a better economy, but a few frigid days, good snow in other parts of the country, and spotty storms elsewhere in the state could keep it from being an epic season. Aspen Highlands,... more »

• Ski areas close for season, but the snow is still flying

  April 11, 2011 2:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - More than half of Colorado's ski resorts are now closed for the season, but the snow is still falling at the ones that are still open. Breckenridge reported eight inches of new snow Monday. Loveland reported seven inches. Among resorts shutting down their lifts for the... more »

• VP Joe Biden in Colorado for vacation

  March 25, 2011 6:29 PM

  GYPSUM, Colo. (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden and family are taking what's called a low-key vacation at Snowmass Village. The Vail Daily reports Friday that Biden landed at the Eagle County airport late Thursday and was taken by motorcade to Snowmass Village. Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo calls... more »

• Colorado ski areas report up to 18 inches of snow

  February 6, 2011 12:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A weekend storm has dropped up to 18 inches of snow in Colorado, triggering chain requirements on Interstate 70 and other mountain highways. The National Weather Service reported 10 inches of snow by Sunday morning near Tiny Town, about 15 miles southwest of Denver. Four inches... more »

• Too cold to ski?

  February 2, 2011 9:25 AM

  For hearty Coloradans, it's never too cold to ski or snowboard. Loveland cut the price of a lift ticket in half yesterday to lure skiers to the slopes. Skiers also received free hot chocolate. If you're heading to the high country today, call your favorite ski area in... more »

• Beaver Creek Ski Resort proposes upgrade for lift

  January 30, 2011 12:27 PM

  MINTURN, Colo. (AP) - Beaver Creek Ski Resort has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Forest Service to upgrade one of its lifts in time for next ski season. The proposed project would upgrade the Rose Bowl lift from a triple chair that can carry up to 1,600 people... more »

• Vail Resorts reports early-season jumps in revenue

  January 10, 2011 5:20 PM

  BROOMFIELD, Colo (AP) - Vail Resorts says lift ticket revenue, skier visits and spending at its six resorts are up so far this ski season. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company acquired Northstar-at-Tahoe in October and also owns Heavenly in the Lake Tahoe area, plus Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone... more »

• Girl allegedly punched at ski area

  December 21, 2010 5:34 PM

  BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - A Georgia man has been charged with misdemeanor child abuse for allegedly punching a 14-year-old girl in the face after she ran into his son at Colorado's Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Forty-one-year-old Scott Filler of Decatur allegedly hit the girl after she bumped into... more »

• Monarch, Durango now open!

  November 26, 2010 11:35 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Two more Colorado ski resorts are opening for the season. Durango Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain were set to welcome skiers and snowboarders on Friday. That will bring the total number of resorts open for the season to 15. Resorts have benefited from some early season storms.... more »

• Ski Patrol director killed in avalanche

  November 23, 2010 10:01 AM

  The man killed yesterday in avalanche at the Wolf Creek Ski Area was the resort's ski patrol director. Forty-one-year-old Scott Kay died Monday, prompting the ski area to shut down for the day. A close friend, Bob Brammer, told The Durango Herald that Kay was doing avalanche-control work when he... more »

• Wolf Creek Ski Area closed after death of employee

  November 22, 2010 2:54 PM

  Wolf Creek Ski Area along the Continental Divide in Southern Colorado is closed because of an avalanche that killed one person. The Mineral County Sheriff's Office got a call about the avalanche at about 9:25 this morning. About 30 minutes later, according to the Sheriff's Office they got... more »

• Wolf Creek Ski Area opens this weekend

  October 29, 2010 8:14 AM

  PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A third Colorado ski resort is opening for the season. Wolf Creek Ski Area in southwest Colorado says it will have three lifts running for opening day Saturday. It says its base was helped by 10 inches of new snow from a storm that... more »

• New gadgets add interest at ski resorts

  October 28, 2010 3:05 PM

  DENVER (AP) - As skiers and snowboarders head online to book vacations and then brag about it, Colorado resorts are amping up their social media and smart phone applications to reach them. Vail Resorts Inc. and Aspen Skiing Co. are launching new apps, and resort employees are plastering Facebook... more »

• Loveland First To Open For Second Straight Ski Season

  October 24, 2010 6:17 PM

  GEORGETOWN, Colo. (AP) - Loveland is the first Colorado ski area to open this season. Resort spokesman John Sellers says one run opened at 9 a.m. on Sunday with an 18-inch base. Sellers says the resort got 8 inches of natural snow in the past 48 hours to boost... more »

• Loveland ski area opens on Sunday

  October 23, 2010 5:03 PM

  Loveland Ski Area plans to open for the season Sunday. This is the second year in a row that Loveland will be the first Colorado resort to open for the season. In 2009, Loveland opened on Oct. 7. Business operations director Rob Goodell says warm weather delayed the opening... more »

• Aspen Skiing Co. extending 'sunset skiing'

  October 21, 2010 9:59 AM

  Aspen Skiing Co. plans to keep the chairlifts running a little longer at one of its four ski areas each Friday for spring skiing. Starting March 18, it plans to keep some limited terrain open at one of its mountains on Fridays until 6 p.m. Aspen Skiing Co. operates... more »

• Mexican official says search for US tourist suspended

  October 15, 2010 8:17 AM

  A Mexican official says the search for an American tourist believed to have been shot while crossing a border lake has been temporarily called off. Tamaulipas state attorney general's office spokesman Ruben Dario Rios Lopez told the McAllen newspaper The Monitor that the search for David Michael Hartley was... more »

• Telluride lift tickets to be $98 this peak season

  October 1, 2010 9:09 AM

  Could Telluride Ski Resort have the priciest Colorado lift ticket this season? The resort's website says it plans to sell peak season, single-day adult lift tickets for $98 at the window this winter. That equals the top price at Vail and Beaver Creek last season. Those resorts haven't said... more »

• Loveland Ski Area waiting to making snow

  September 29, 2010 9:02 AM

  While cities along Colorado's Front Range are baking in record-high temperatures, Loveland snowmakers are cooling their heels with their fingers on the start button. The Loveland Ski Area saw the first snowfall of the season last week. Ski area employees took advantage of the cold and revved up the... more »

• Zipper lane would cut I-70 trips in half

  August 26, 2010 11:18 AM

  Adding an extra, temporary eastbound lane to Interstate 70 would cut travel time from ski resorts to Denver by about half. That's according to the initial results of study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. It found using a reversible zipper lane on winter Sundays would cut the... more »

• Rangers recover body of backcountry Colorado skier

  July 26, 2010 8:24 AM

  Rangers have recovered the body of a backcountry skier in Rocky Mountain National Park. The National Park Service says the 40-year-old Colorado man was reported overdue on Sunday morning. He was said to be an experienced backcountry skier who planned to hike in and ski a snowfield near Finch... more »

• Skiing up at several Colorado resorts

  June 9, 2010 1:29 PM

  Vail Resorts Inc. says skier visits at its five resorts this season were up 2.5 percent from last season, after a strong spring. The company said Monday that skier visits during the quarter that ended April 30 rose 4.6 percent from last season to about 3.2 million. The company... more »

• Aspen Skiing Co. expanding helmet policy

  May 21, 2010 8:21 PM

  Aspen Skiing Co. is expanding who must wear helmets on its mountains. Starting next season, its roughly 500 salaried employees must wear helmets while working on the slopes, and helmets will be required for ski school students ages 17 and younger, not just 13 and younger. Terrain park or halfpipe... more »

• Lawmakers approve plan to ease congestion on I-70

  May 7, 2010 5:10 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado House has approved and sent to the governor a bill that could reduce weekend traffic jams on Interstate 70. The measure approved Friday would allow the state to set up a "zipper" lane on weekends, using moveable concrete barriers to temporarily add an extra... more »

• Buy a Vail ski pass, ski free in Argentina

  April 28, 2010 1:44 PM

  Holders of Vail Resorts' Epic Pass have another place to ski and ride. Vail Resorts Inc. said Wednesday that people who have or buy Epic Passes for next season can ski and snowboard free this summer at Las Lenas Resort in Argentina, as long as they stay at certain... more »

• New snow likely for Aspen ski area's last weekend

  April 24, 2010 8:30 AM

  The last weekend on the slopes at the Aspen ski area could seem like anything but spring skiing. Up to a foot of snow was predicted by Saturday morning, making a power day a real possibility. Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle says there could be skiing from the top... more »

• Monarch expects record ski season

  April 15, 2010 3:01 PM

  Ski season isn't over yet, but there are hints that smaller Colorado ski areas closer to cities had more to cheer this season than destination resorts. Among resorts that have already closed, Sunlight says it expects a 10 percent increase in skier days from last year. Eldora also projected... more »