DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with Purgatory Resort says unfavorable weather conditions have not allowed the resort to finalize an opening day. According to the resort, they originally hoped to open on Saturday, but the weather has not been cold enough for the snowmaking process. However, a spokesperson says they hope to announce the
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LOVELAND, Colo. (KRDO) — Loveland Ski Area has officially fired up the snow guns, resort officials say. The snow guns are producing fresh powder in anticipation of opening day. The ski area says they are slightly ahead of schedule compared to last year; in 2024, snowmaking operations did not kick off until Oct. 18. Loveland
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VAIL, Colo. (KRDO) – Resort officials say slopes across Colorado have seen an incredible amount of snow this past week. According to Vail Resorts, Vail Mountain has received 58 inches of snow in seven days. Crested Butte, Breckenridge, and Beaver Creek all got 40 inches or more. Resort officials are hoping the snow will draw
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VAIL, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with Vail Resorts say almost four feet of snow has fallen in some areas over the past two weeks. Most notably, officials say Breckenridge received 44″ over the past two weeks. The area has seen more than double the amount of snow than this time last year. But with all
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LEADVILLE, Colo. (KRDO) – A new free shuttle service from Leadville to Ski Cooper kicks off on Jan. 4, 2025. The shuttle will run throughout the season on Saturdays and Sundays, “We’re excited to offer this free shuttle service for the first time,” said Tourism Director Adam Ducharme in a press release. “Ski Cooper is
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BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) says avalanche danger is “considerable” this weekend, with much of the state under a Special Avalanche Advisory. According to CAIC, a skier triggered a large avalanche near Beaver Creek from 200 feet away. Officials say “it broke to the ground and sympathetically triggered an
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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (KRDO) – On Wednesday, Crested Butte Mountain and Beaver Creek Resort will open to the public. In Crested Butte, skiers and riders will be able to hop on the Red Lady and Peachtree Lifts for beginner and intermediate slopes. Resort officials say there will be free giveaways and music. Over in Beaver
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VAIL, Colo. (KRDO) – Vail Mountain has officially opened to the public for the 2024-2025 season. At 9:00 a.m. Friday, the resort welcomed guests with complimentary strudel, coffee, and hot cocoa. A representative with Vail Mountain says they received roughly two feet of natural snowfall this month. (Courtesy: Vail Mountain) According to resort officials, the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all-time, is set to end her five-year retirement and return to the sport. After 18 years on the World Cup circuit, three Winter Olympic medals, eight world championship medals and 82 World Cup race wins, Vonn decided to step away from
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – Officials at Breckenridge Ski Resort say they’re happy to report a successful opening day. On Friday, the resort kicked off its 2024-2025 season. An influx of snow was surely helpful for the festivities. Resort officials say they received 28 inches of snow this week in Breckenridge. “Opening Day is one of my
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) – Purgatory Resort officials say after more than a foot of snowfall the past few days, they are ready to open early season slopes to the public. The resort will open on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday Nov. 9. This will serve as a “special bonus weekend of skiing” prior to their
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) – This week winter storms have flown into Colorado, causing both delays and road closures across the Centennial State. But while the snow can be a headache for some, it’s an opportunity for ski resorts about to open for the season. With about two feet of snow coming in through the past
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KEYSTONE, Colo. (KRDO) – Skiers hoping to be first to hit the slopes in Keystone now know when they’ll have the opportunity. Keystone Resort announced Thursday that opening day will be Nov. 2, featuring two miles of ride on Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails. 📷ATTENTION KEYSTONE POWDERHOUNDS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL📷 Keystone Resort opens
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Labor Day marks summer’s end, and many are already thinking about skiing! Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is preparing for the 2024-25 ski season with projected opening dates for 20 ski areas in the Colorado high country. Several Colorado ski areas plan to open as soon as conditions allow in
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SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) – After receiving nearly six feet of snow in the last month, Monarch Mountain says that they have decided to extend its season. Closing day will now be April 21, 2024. “Mother Nature continues to deliver up here and we want to keep the chairs turning, so don’t put your skis away
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VAIL, Colo. (KRDO) — Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek Resort have announced that the Sun Down Bowl and Sun Up Bowl are now open. They are the first of Vail Mountain’s seven Back Bowls. The Back Bowls have been a staple for guests for more than 60 years. The Sun Up Express (9) and High
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Purgatory Resort is announcing the opening of Tubing Hill on December 15, 2023. Purgatory Resort is now 55 percent open, with skiing and riding available on 59 out of 107 total trails, with more openings on the horizon. Lift 8 is on track to open over the upcoming weekend, December 16-17,
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KEYSTONE, Colo. (KRDO) – The World’s Largest Mountaintop Snow Fort has officially opened for guests of all ages to explore at Keystone Resort! The Snow Fort is located at the top of the River Run gondola, is over 35 feet, and covers a quarter acre. The resort says it took two weeks of round-the-clock work to complete the build featuring an
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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (KRDO) — Crested Butte Mountain Resort announced the Silver Queen Express and Painter Boy chairlifts are now open, increasing the resort’s total available terrain to more than 360 acres. The opening of the two chairlifts also allows access to advanced terrain for the first time this ski and snowboard season. Silver Queen
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VAIL, Colo. (KRDO) — Vail Mountain is now offering nearly 1,200 acres of ski and snowboard terrain after receiving more than 20″ of fresh snow in the past five days. This week, the state’s largest resort opened Northeast Bowl, also known as Northwoods, and Game Creek Bowl. Vail Mountain has a total of 5,317 acres
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