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Banff Mountain Film Festival Takes Over Boulder Theater
Naked skiing, nordic surfing and a boat load of free stickers.
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Sticks and Stones
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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If These Slopes Could Talk
Outfitted in all-white pants, parka, skis and poles, the men of the 10th Mountain Division looked ghostly as they skied the slopes of Cooper Hill. Their leather boots, only ankle high, fit into a binding with a simple toe strap…
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A Mother’s Milk
Mom knew it was good stuff—she’s a CU (Ski-U) grad, after all. So every year following my first high at age 6, a jones for the white stuff would start around Thanksgiving and peak about the time hockey games broke…
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How Colorado Are You?
Our Annual Winter Guide takes on a new form. Test your snow cred with a Colorado-inspired quiz. Check off each of the activities you’ve done and tally your score. Are you legit? Or should you start working on your Rocky…
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