With two resorts open and another two ready to start the lifts this weekend, the state’s mountains are gearing up. So now’s the time to learn about the newest in snow gear and ideas.
The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo opens Friday (noon to 10 p.m.) at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver and continues Saturday (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sunday (10-6).
There will be 23 of Colorado’s mountain resorts on hand, along with demos and pro performances. The Rocky Mountain Brewfest will also be tucked inside with local brewers. Check for more info.
Ski area opening dates (Subject to change based on conditions)
Open: Arapahoe Basin, Loveland
Friday: Copper Mountain, Keystone
Nov. 9: Breckenridge, Wolf Creek
Nov. 14: Winter Park
Nov. 16: Eldora
Nov. 21: Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Monarch, Steamboat, Vail
Nov. 22: Aspen Mountain, Ski Cooper, Snowmass, Telluride
Nov. 23: Purgatory
Dec. 1: Silverton, Howelsen
Dec. 7: Sunlight
Dec. 8: Aspen Highlands
Dec. 12: Ski Granby Ranch
Dec. 13: Powderhorn
Dec. 15: Buttermilk
