Elsewhere in the country, winter might be the time to stock up on some good books, cozy up next to a warm fire and hunker down until the spring thaw. But here in Colorado, when the white stuff starts to fly, it’s time to get those skis tuned, the board waxed, the
snowshoe teeth sharpened and head back outdoors.
We have no fewer than 26 first-rate ski areas, places where the snow piles up but the sun rarely disappears for more than a day. It gives us almost unlimited
opportunities to get at some of the best winter recreation in the world.
This year, the Ski Guide showcases Steamboat Springs, the resort where champagne powder got its name and the hot springs are as warm as the welcome
from the town.
Inside you’ll also find our favorite ways to get up the other mountains, as well as the coolest ways to scream back down. And we share the best après ski spots for drinks and for snacks, where to get the gear, where to get the soundest sleep and where to refuel so you can do it all over again the next day.
So cozy up to that warm fire now and check out the options,
because after this, you could be outside for a while.
