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Olympic Winter 2018: Shine Your Skis Up

January 19, 2018 Like 0 Catherine DeMuro

Before the first real snowflakes even hit the ground, everyone – not only Colorado – is talking about the Winter Olympics. This year’s 2018 Winter Olympics will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea on February 9-25. But before that, Colorado, home…

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Let’s Move (Under Our Own Power)

December 21, 2016 Like 0 Reilly Capps

It probably started with Egyptian pharaohs who figured out how to get slaves to carry them on their shoulders. Then it was a slippery slope. You used to have to get up to change the channel. Now you don't have…

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The Social Snow Scene

November 27, 2016 Like 0 Michelle Polizzi

How to stay active and social when your friends hide indoors.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Takes Over Boulder Theater

March 4, 2014 Like 0 Elizabeth Escobar

Naked skiing, nordic surfing and a boat load of free stickers.

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Sticks and Stones

February 14, 2012 Like 1 editor

There is a scene in Reality Bites when Troy (Ethan Hawke, plaid shirt, greasy hair) answers the phone with “Hello, you’ve reached the winter of our discontent.” Sitting high up on Ruby Express Lift at Keystone last week, I thought…

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Ski for All

October 17, 2011 Like 0 James Burrus

I have already purchased my multi-mountain season ski pass, so I can assure you all we will have a crummy snow year. There will be massive dumps, yes, but they will come mid-week and shut down I-70 in both directions…

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Into the West

May 20, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Set out early, at least before noon, and prepare for a five-hour drive. It’s pretty though, for the most part, but beware of cops around the Fairplay area (I speak from experience).

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Danger Up High

March 17, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Andy Glossner had just started his turns on Ruby Jewel Bowl when the steep slope began moving.

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A Winter’s Trail

February 8, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

If lift tickets aren’t in the budget, try Alpine’s skinny Nordic cousins—classic and skate.

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Bunny Slopes and One-Piece Suits

November 29, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Most skiers have their first experiences on snow not long after their first steps. My wife, for example, grew up in upstate New York and learned to ski at 3. It’s in her blood like oxygen. First, she gets excited…