Tag: arapahoe basin ski area
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Colorado ski resorts in summer: A look at some standout attractions
The powder fades, and a different kind of fun ramps up at Colorado’s ski resorts. This century has seen the industry increasingly vie for year-round destination status. The latest and greatest developments spot this state’s Rockies — amusements for families, underappreciated views for sightseers and singletrack for serious mountain bikers. As ski areas shift to…
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Price deadline approaches for Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass
While Coloradans’ collective focus is turning to summer, one might want to consider next ski season. Vail Resorts’ popular Epic Pass is going up in price after May 27. Now is the time to secure the most affordable access to dozens of destinations worldwide, including the company’s flagship resort in Colorado as well as Breckenridge,…
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Colorado ski areas close as March storm pummels mountains
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For Colorado skiers, Thursday’s storm was a reminder that there is such thing as too much snow. Citing the shutdown on U.S. 6, Loveland and Arapahoe Basin were among ski areas that announced closing for the day. It was in vain that Denverites tried to…
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Colorado ski areas close as March storm pummels mountains
For Colorado skiers, Thursday’s storm was a reminder that there is such thing as too much snow. Citing the shutdown on U.S. 6, Loveland and Arapahoe Basin were among ski areas that announced closing for the day. It was in vain that Denverites tried to reach those slopes and others off Interstate 70. Closures along…
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New Colorado via ferrata proclaimed ‘new bar for what’s possible’ in rock climbing craze
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s via ferrata revolution continues with a route claimed to be among the steepest in the United States. Cloud Ladder is the newest addition to The Alpine Jewel, an Estes Park destination specializing in the booming rock climbing fad. Among The Alpine Jewel’s other routes…
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New Colorado via ferrata proclaimed ‘new bar for what’s possible’ in rock climbing craze
Colorado’s via ferrata revolution continues with a route claimed to be among the steepest in the United States. Cloud Ladder is the newest addition to The Alpine Jewel, an Estes Park destination specializing in the booming rock climbing fad. Among The Alpine Jewel’s other routes of iron hand- and footholds, Cloud Ladder has been announced…
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Upgrades coming to popular Colorado ski area
With recent approval from the U.S. Forest Service, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will replace a chairlift and add amenities to the iconic mountain in Summit County. The fixed-grip, three-person Lenawee lift will be converted into a faster detachable ferry. Accessing the upper Montezuma Bowl and East Wall, the lift is anticipated to increase uphill capacity…
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PHOTOS: Skiing returns to Colorado
Arapahoe Basin opens post COVID-19 shutdown to a small but happy group of skiers and snowboarders. Photos by Christian Murdock