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Ski like a local: Insider tips across 5 Colorado destinations
In Colorado, we all want to ski like a local. And so we called the locals. Whether you’re returning to your favorite mountain or vacationing to an unfamiliar destination, take these tips with you: Breckenridge Adam Pino, director of lift maintenance His moves: Usually I start on Peak 10. That opens right away; they groom…
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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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Colorado ski area to remain closed next season, longterm future uncertain
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado ski area will remain closed for the 2024-25 season — with the future beyond that uncertain. Near Durango, Hesperus Ski Area did not open this season after announcing what it called “an unforseen mechanical failure” regarding its one and only lift, built in 1962.…
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Colorado ski area to remain closed next season, longterm future uncertain
A Colorado ski area will remain closed for the 2024-25 season — with the future beyond that uncertain. Near Durango, Hesperus Ski Area did not open this season after announcing what it called “an unforseen mechanical failure” regarding its one and only lift, built in 1962. Operators determined the gearbox, acting as the transmission between Bighorn…
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve been there in the summer, you might find the winter…