PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An early November snowstorm allowed Wolf Creek Ski Area to open on November 4, 2022. Lifts opened at 9 a.m. The Ski School, Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Treasure Sports, Pathfinder Bar, and the Wolf Creek Lodge also opened. The resort already had a six-inch base of snow and the storm
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — The overnight winter storm that hit some parts of Colorado dropped more than a foot of snow at Purgatory Resort. Resort officials said Friday morning mountain crews are doubling down on snowmaking efforts, utilizing every available weather window to make snow. Purgatory provided KRDO with photos of the fresh snow: According
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KEYSTONE, Colo. (KRDO) — Keystone Resort is officially open for the 2022-23 winter season. Keystone said that more than a foot of snow has fallen this week and temperatures have been great for snowmaking. Keystone is the first resort on the Epic Pass to open for the season and is now open daily from 8:30 a.m.
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MONARCH MOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — There was no early December skiing at Monarch Mountain as patches of grass and rock peeked through the pittance of snow on the peaks, but what a difference a few weeks makes. Starting before Christmas and lasting through the New Year, several winter storms brought fresh blankets of powdery snow
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COLORADO (KRDO) — Monarch Mountain will be opening for 2021-2022 season Saturday, December 11th at 10:30 am. As one of the few remaining ski areas in Colorado that does not make any snow, Monarch relies completely on all-natural precipitation to open its 800 acres of terrain. The most recent storm cycle has provided enough coverage to open
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– On Friday morning the slopes officially opened at Vail Mountain and Breckenridge Ski Resort. Vail Mountain is set to host the biggest opening season in Colorado. More than 70 acres are open for skiers and snowboarders and there has been 35 inches of natural snow so far, along with their snow-making
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COLORADO (KRDO) — Skiiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes Saturday, October 30th for Opening Day in the Loveland Ski Area. Ski runs will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and riders can get access to one top-to-bottom run covered from tree to tree with an 18-inch base. The trails Catwalk, Mambo, and
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By LISA RATHKE and THOMAS PEIPERT JAY, Vt. (AP) — Ski resorts are expecting a more normal season on the slopes this winter with many virus restrictions lifted. But skiers and snowboarders are advised to keep a mask in their pocket in case they’re required to wear one inside lodges and restaurants. Any virus-related protocols
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COLORADO (KRDO) — The 2021-22 ski season is underway in Colorado with skiers and snowboarders celebrating the opening of Arapahoe Basin this morning. At 8:30 a.m. the Black Mountain Express lift began delivering skiers and riders to the intermediate High Noon trail with an 18-inch base of packed powder. Significant snowfall and cold temperatures over the
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SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — On Tuesday, Monarch Mountain announced that they received over two feet of new snow from the last snowstorm, allowing them to extend their current season. Randy Stroud, the General Manager and COO of Monarch Mountain, announced Tuesday that due to the recent snow storm, and the prospect of more snow on
Continue Reading(CNN) — Avid snowboarder Jenny Leveilledoesn’t plan to rely on ski resorts’ indoor facilities this season. This decision, she believes, will giveher a possible advantage when it comes to coronavirus and swirling concerns over indoor exposure. Leveille, who’ll be heading to the mountains out West after Thanksgiving in Michigan, plans to return to her van
Continue Reading SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — Monarch Mountain is opening up for the season so you can slice through some white powder on Black Friday. The southern Colorado ski area will officially start turning its lifts for guests at 9 a.m. Friday. According to Monarch, the Caterpillar, Tumbelina, Pioneer and Panorama lifts will be operating for now.
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DURANGO, Colo. (AP) – A Colorado ski area plans to hold a limited opening this week, beating rivals to become the first in the state to open for the season. Wolf Creek Ski Area says the slopes will open beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday with three lifts running through Sunday. A western snowstorm was not
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ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Arapahoe Basin ski resort announced Monday morning that they have started making snow for the upcoming ski season, but due to the pandemic, limitations will be in place. In an Instagram video post, A-Basin’s COO, Alan Henceroth announced that “snow making is underway”. Their preparation for the upcoming 2020-21 ski
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It may only be September – but there’s already a chill in the air in Colorado – which means ski season is on the horizon! Employees at the Monarch Mountain ski resort say season may start as early as November this year. But like most places – things at the resort will look a lot
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