GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Ski resorts across Colorado are reporting a nice new layer of snow, just in time for the weekend. A spokesperson with Crested Butte Mountain Resort says the area received about two feet of fresh snow this week. Courtesy: Katie Lyons/Crested Butte Mountain Resort Down south, Purgatory Resort is reporting a
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) — After a daunting 94 continuous hours of hand-carving snow blocks into magnificent works of art, we now know the winners of the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships. Team Republic of Korea’s sculpture (Courtesy: Holly Blando via Breckenridge Tourism Office) Team Republic of Korea took home the gold on Wednesday night following
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CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Monarch Mountain announces that its new skiable terrain, called No Name Basin, will officially open on Jan. 29. Courtesy: Monarch Mountain According to officials, this will bring 377 acres of new adventure to the mountain, with a mix of lift-served and hike-to intermediate to advanced terrain, including bowls, glades, and
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) — Breckenridge is nearly ready to host the 35th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships (ISSC). Sculpting week kicks off on Jan. 24, and the Breckenridge Tourism Office announced that the snow block building has officially wrapped up. Teams will be tasked with hand-carving the 12-foot-tall blocks into individual works of art– no
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LOVELAND, Colo. (KRDO) — With six inches of snow this week, the majority falling in the past 48 hours, officials with Loveland Ski Area say it was the perfect time to open Bennett’s Bowl and Firecut. “Bluebird skies, rope drops on newly opened terrain, fresh snow, and minimal crowds with no lift lines created an ideal
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DIVIDE, Co. (KRDO) – After over a foot of snow late last week, Mueller State Park saw one of its busiest weekends of the season so far as the park could finally groom and open its XC ski tracks. Mueller has not escaped the impacts of Colorado’s warm and dry winter this year. Temperatures have
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) — The International Snow Sculpture Championships (ISSC) will return to Breckenridge later this month for the 35th year. According to a spokesperson for the Breckenridge Tourism Office, the event will kick off on Jan. 24 with a ceremonial cannon start. Artists will then have 94 continuous hours to complete their work. On
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WINTER PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — On Friday, Jan. 9, Winter Park Resort will open Mary Jane Mountain for the season. Mary Jane opened back in the mid-70’s, and increased the size of Winter Park Resort by 80% at the time, according to the company. “Its iconic bumps, steep tree runs, hidden lines, and overall vibe
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado is experiencing one of the weakest snowpack levels on record for this time of year, and that slow start is being felt here in Colorado Springs. On Friday, December 26, the snowpack statewide was 54% of the median. USDA Our meteorologists say you can see in the photo above
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Santa plans to hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort this week. According to the resort, Santa will be spotted skiing down the mountain on Tuesday, Dec. 23. In addition to his joyful presence, resort officials say he’ll be handing out presents to some of those he encounters who made the nice
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GEORGETOWN, Colo. (KRDO) — The Loveland Ski Area opened Lift 6 over the weekend, which has also prompted the openings of Keno and Blackjack trails. Ski area officials say that other terrain will also open soon, though the official dates are dependent on snow conditions. The ski area also opened Lift 3 at Loveland Valley.
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Purgatory Resort announced it will open two additional lifts this weekend, according to a press release. The resort plans to open Hermosa Park Express Lift (Chair 3) and Graduate Lift (Chair 7); the latter offers two beginner trails. Additionally, Saturday will mark the start of the resort’s snowcat tours, which run
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SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Warning for Park and Gore Ranges this weekend. Backcountry travel is not recommended from Friday night into Saturday. Avalanche Warnings indicate a high or extreme danger. The warning comes as many are expected to head up to nearby ski resorts in
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) — Plenty of people are expected to flow into ski resorts this weekend, with the mountains north of us anticipating lots of snowfall. Officials with the Breckenridge Tourism Office say they expect to get seven to 14 inches of snow. “(It will turn) Breckenridge into a true snow globe mountain town just
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SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — After a snowy Sunday evening, Monarch Mountain officially opened for the 2025-2026 season on Tuesday, Dec. 2. “Our team has poured their hearts into getting ready for this season,” said General Manager Chris Haggerty in a release. “Relying solely on all-natural snowfall, our crew becomes a group of snow farmers—getting creative
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GEORGETOWN, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with Loveland Ski Area says Richard’s Run has officially opened for the 2025-2026 ski season. Following favorable snow conditions, the run, which is accessible from “Chet’s Dream” lift, was able to open. Loveland Ski Area says it is one of its signature blue groomed trails. Ski area officials say
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s official. After weeks of unfavorable weather, Purgatory Resort is ready to open to the public on Friday, Nov. 28. According to a resort spokesperson, there will be a first chair celebration and a complimentary pancake breakfast at Village Express (Lift 1). “We’re excited to officially kick off Purgatory’s 60th season,”
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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (KRDO) — Crested Butte Mountain Resort will open to skiers and riders on Wednesday, Nov. 26, according to a company spokesperson. Opening day comes as many visitors are expected to hit the slopes over the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday will be marked with the annual “first chair banner break” as patrons hop aboard
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Unfavorable weather continues to stall opening day for Purgatory Resort. According to the resort, snowmaking efforts continue, and recent natural snowfall has helped conditions. However, warm temperatures and high humidity have made it difficult to push towards an opening day. “Snowmaking windows have been very short and inconsistent due to warmer
Continue ReadingFRISCO, Colo. (KRDO) — Copper Mountain is gearing up for its 2025 Stifel Copper Cup. The race features some of the world’s fastest skiers as they tackle high-altitude terrain. The cup kicks off on Nov. 27 as many visitors are expected to flow into resorts following the Thanksgiving holiday. “Witness the world’s best in their
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