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    The Arapahoe Basin ski area in Summit County on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Colorado ski season ends this weekend with final resort set to close

    By John Meyer
    May 6, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.
    Colorado's wacky spring, which has given us May weather in March and March weather in...
    Mikaela Shiffrin skis with a group of girls at Copper Mountain during the Mikaela/Share Winter Ski Day on April 11. Copper announced on Thursday that it will remain open until May 3, one week later than previously scheduled. (Jason Connolly/Special to The Denver Post)

    Copper Mountain bucks trend, will stay open longer than planned

    By John Meyer
    April 16, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.
    Copper will sell $49 lift tickets for the final week of the season.
    Vail Resort, shown in a photo taken March 27, currently has only 8% of its terrain in operation. The lower mountain is closed and skiers must download after skiing the upper mountain via the gondolas. (John Meyer/The Denver Post)

    7 Colorado ski resorts will close this weekend, leaving just 7 in operation

    By John Meyer
    April 2, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.
    Ten Colorado ski areas have closed already and six more will shut down on Sunday,...
    A 1940s Bell & Howell movie camera, believed to be the first or second camera Miller used in making his annual ski films dating back to 1950, is on display in a new exhibit dedicated to Miller's pioneering career at the Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail. The exhibit, which was unveiled March 27, has a prominent place in the museum, which is celebrating its 50th  anniversary. (John Meyer/The Denver Post)

    Most skiers have heard of Warren Miller. A new exhibit explores what you didn’t know.

    By John Meyer
    April 1, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.
    Warren Miller "was the first filmmaker that created the stoke film genre," said Jen Mason,...
    Vail Resorts and rival Alterra Mountain Company have been hit with a class action lawsuit that calls pricing for their mega passes an anticompetitive scheme. (Andy Cross/Denver Post file)

    Lawsuit alleges Vail Resorts, Alterra, charge exorbitant lift ticket prices to drive Epic and Ikon pass sales

    By John Meyer
    March 26, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.
    The twin titans of the American ski industry, Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company, are...
    A snowboarder avoids an area where the snow is thin and the ground is exposed at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    The big melt: A look at Colorado ski resort closing dates as some areas shut down early

    By John Meyer
    April 23, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.
    Colorado's rapidly dwindling snowpack is causing some ski areas to close before their previously announced...
    Women ride the lift on their way to the top to take part in the naked lap during the 5th annual Boot Tan Fest at Sunlight Mountain ski area near Glenwood Springs on April 11, 2025. The festival will not feature a naked lap or any skiing in 2026 due to unseasonably warm temperatures that closed Sunlight Mountain Resort early. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

    Female-focused ski fest, famous for its naked lap, will go on despite no snow for skiing

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Colorado’s record-breaking warm winter is reshaping one of the state’s most unique skiing festivals that...
    Vail Resorts and rival Alterra Mountain Company have been hit with a class action lawsuit that calls pricing for their mega passes an anticompetitive scheme. (Andy Cross/Denver Post file)

    As snow melts, Vail says it will stick to its closing date; other resorts have already shut down

    By John Meyer
    March 26, 2026 at 8:23 a.m.
    With Colorado's snowpack rapidly melting earlier than usual, some Colorado ski resorts have closed early...
    Located at 12,456 feet, il Rifugio at Arapahoe Basin ski area is billed as the highest-elevation restaurant in North America. It serves beer, wine, charcuterie and flatbreads to pair with 360-degree views of the Rocky Mountains. Perched on the ridge that separates the area's frontside from backside, it is one of the investments Dream Unlimited Corp. made during its 27 years of ownership. Denver-based Alterra Mountain Company acquired the area in November 2024. (Courtesy of Ian Zinner/Arapahoe  Ski Basin)

    Alterra Mountain Company CEO to step down

    By Lauren Penington
    March 11, 2026 at 7:02 a.m.
    Alterra Mountain Company CEO Jared Smith will step down from his role at the end...
    A screen shot from the Snowmass Snow Stake web cam shows snow totals at Aspen Snowmass on Friday morning, March 6, 2026. (Video still via Aspen Snowmass)

    Colorado ski resorts see much-needed snowfall with another dry spell looming

    By John Meyer
    March 6, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.
    Several Colorado ski resorts are receiving much-needed snowfall just in time for the weekend, a...
    Alterra Mountain Company's Ikon Base pass will be honored at Arapahoe Basin without restrictions during the 2026-27 ski season. Skiers and riders who buy early will be entitled to unrestricted access beginning April 6.(Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Ikon pass prices announced for 2026-27 season, going on sale March 12

    By John Meyer
    March 5, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.
    Two days after rival Vail Resorts announced early-bird Epic Pass prices for the 2026-27 ski...
    Van Littlejohn from North Carolina snowboards at Ruby Hill Rail Yard in Denver on Jan. 30, 2025. Denver's urban winter terrain park closed Sunday after only a month of skiing and snowboarding due to warm temperatures. (Hyoung Chang/Denver Post file)

    Ruby Hill Rail Yard closes for the season due to warm weather

    By John Meyer
    March 3, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.
    Denver's Ruby Hill Rail Yard for skiers and snowboarders closed for the season on Sunday...
    Vail Resorts and rival Alterra Mountain Company have been hit with a class action lawsuit that calls pricing for their mega passes an anticompetitive scheme. (Andy Cross/Denver Post file)

    Epic Passes for 2026-27 go on sale, luring Gen Z with big discounts

    By John Meyer
    March 3, 2026 at 9:36 a.m.
    Vail Resorts is making a major play for Gen Z skiers and snowboarders, discounting 2026-27...
    Snowboarders and skiers at the summit of Keystone Ski Resort on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Snowboarder whose eye popped out in Keystone crash sues Vail Resorts-owned apparel store

    By Katie Langford
    February 27, 2026 at 9:03 a.m.
    A California man is suing a Westminster outdoor gear store owned by Vail Resorts and...
    Aspen Skiing Co. snowmaker Travis McFlynn adjusts a snow gun at the top of the X Games terrain park on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/Special to The Denver Post)

    Colorado ski season could be several weeks shorter by 2050 as climate warms

    By Elise Schmelzer
    February 15, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.
    "While I don't think that we should imminently be concerned about the existence of our...
    Aspen Skiing Co. snowmaker Travis McFlynn adjusts a snow gun at the top of the X Games terrain park on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/Special to The Denver Post)

    With less-reliable powder days, Colorado ski resorts invest in snowmaking, push preseason pass sales

    By Elise Schmelzer
    April 9, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.
    When Keystone Resort became the first ski area to open in the fall, nearly all...
    Screen shot of the Steamboat Snow Stake Cam on Friday morning. (Courtesy of Steamboat Ski Resort)

    Ski resorts get modest boost for Presidents Day weekend, bigger storms due next week

    By John Meyer
    February 13, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.
    Colorado ski resorts are receiving modest boosts to their below-average base depths in advance of...
    Vail Resort opened limited terrain offerings  in the Back Bowls on Thursday. Usually the Back Bowls are open in January, but Colorado's record low snowpack caused delays. (Max Ritter/Vail Resort)

    Better late than never: Vail’s legendary Back Bowls finally open

    By John Meyer
    February 5, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.
    It took much longer than usual due to Colorado's unusually dry winter and record low...
    This year's 76th Warren Miller film, Sno-Ciety, includes a segment shot at Denver's Ruby Hill terrain park. (Provided by Warren Miller Entertainment)

    Ruby Hill Rail Yard to open Sunday with new features

    By John Meyer
    January 30, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.
    The Ruby Hill Rail Yard will open for the season on Sunday with new features...
    Monarch Mountain will debut an exciting new terrain expansion on Thursday, making it the rare ski area spanning the Continental Divide with skiing and riding on both sides. The 377-acre No Name Basin expansion will add 12 runs with a new lift, Monarch's first terrain on the west side of the Divide, with nearly 1,000 feet of vertical drop. This photo was taken from the Divide, facing west overlooking the Gunnison Valley. (Provided by Monarch Mountain)

    Monarch is now one of the few ski areas spanning both sides of Continental Divide

    By John Meyer
    January 29, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.
    Monarch Mountain will become one of the rare North American ski areas to offer skiing...
    Breckenridge resort picked up 13 inches of fresh snow over the weekend. Other Colorado resorts receiving more than a foot included Vail, Wolf Creek, Snowmass, Purgatory, Aspen Mountain and Beaver Creek. (JP Douvalakis/Provided by Breckenridge Resort)

    Major snowstorm delivers double-digit snowfall to 12 Colorado ski resorts

    By John Meyer
    January 26, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.
    A much-needed storm system blanketed Colorado ski resorts over the weekend, delivering a critical boost...
    An instructor coaches 5- to 6-year-olds in a ski lesson at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen. (Jeremy Swanson

    Ski schools aren’t just for kids. Even experts can learn with lessons.

    By Sara Hansen
    January 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Ski lessons aren't just for beginners; it's never too late to learn and improve your...
    Vail Resorts and rival Alterra Mountain Company have been hit with a class action lawsuit that calls pricing for their mega passes an anticompetitive scheme. (Andy Cross/Denver Post file)

    Skier visits down 20% for Vail Resorts, an indication of low-snow impact on ski industry

    By John Meyer
    January 15, 2026 at 9:19 a.m.
    Skier visits for Vail Resorts destinations are down 20% for the season, the company divulged...
    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO - DECEMBER 16 : A snowboarder down hill at Arapahoe Basin ski resort in Summit County, Colorado on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Colorado backcountry skiers caught in mountain avalanches

    By Lauren Penington
    January 12, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.
    At least five backcountry explorers have been caught in avalanches in Colorado's mountains since Friday,...
    It's been a tough start to the ski season for most Colorado ski resorts, but Arapahoe Basin (shown) reported nine inches of new snow on Tuesday. More is in store Wednesday night and Thursday. (Lucas Herbert/Provided by Arapahoe Basin)

    Snowstorm helped Colorado ski areas open more runs, but terrain still very limited

    By John Meyer
    January 7, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.
    Many Colorado ski resorts received welcome infusions of fresh snow Tuesday, and more is forecast...
    On busy days, traffic sometimes backs up from the Copper Mountain exit onto a through-lane of Interstate 70. CDOT is "concerned" about the issue. The exit is seen here on Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Concerns raised over Copper Mountain skier traffic backing up onto I-70

    By John Meyer
    January 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Colorado State Patrol: "Anytime traffic is stopped on a through lane on an interstate highway,...
    Members of the Colorado Arlberg Club on a ski day in the early 1930s on a slope that would become part of Winter Park's Mary Jane complex four decades later. They skinned up the mountain under their own power and were happy to get in two runs in a day. In an interview decades later, one of the club's founding members described them as, "Young blades, young bucks, devil-may-care." (Colorado Arlberg Club archives/Provided by Winter Park Resort)

    ‘We worked hard for our fun.’ Mary Jane ski area is turning 50, but its roots go back much further

    By John Meyer
    January 5, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.
    Colorado Arlberg Club members cleared Mary Jane Trail in the 1930s, skiing it under their...
    The Arapahoe Basin ski area in Summit County on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    A-Basin postpones parking reservation requirement due to snow conditions

    By John Meyer
    January 2, 2026 at 12:12 p.m.
    Arapahoe Basin's parking reservation system, which was slated to go into effect this weekend, has...
    Like most ski areas in Colorado, Monarch Mountain has received considerably below normal snowfall this year. Even so, 67% of its terrain is open at a time when most Colorado areas have less than 33% in operation. Location, along with prudent snow and terrain management strategies, make it possible. (Provided by Monarch Mountain)

    How does Monarch have so much ski terrain open despite so little snow?

    By John Meyer
    December 30, 2025 at 10:19 a.m.
    Monarch Mountain's operations team has figured out ways to make a little go a long...
    Most Colorado resorts currently have base depths of 30% to 50% below normal. Base depths at Arapahoe Basin (shown), Keystone and Loveland Pass are running more than 40% below normal.  (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Outlook remains grim for ski resort snowfall through the end of the year

    By John Meyer
    December 24, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.
    More than a dozen Colorado resorts have base depths that are 50% below normal or...
    Snowboarders and skiers look down at Lake Dillon and Silverthorne from the summit at Keystone Ski Resort on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    It’s beginning to look a lot like a disappointing Christmas for skiing and snowboarding

    By John Meyer
    December 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Bah humbug! Where's all our snow?
    Cuchara Mountain Park in southern Colorado, shown in a photo taken in December of 2024, will soon reactivate a lift that has been idle since 2000 as part of the rebirth of the ski area. Abandoned by its owners in 2000, the ski area has operated the past three seasons with a snowcat hauling skiers up the mountain in a trailer. (Mark Reis/Special to the Denver Post)

    A ski lift that has been idled for 25 years will spin again soon

    By John Meyer
    December 16, 2025 at 10:59 a.m.
    Any day now, a ski lift installed more than four decades ago at Cuchara Valley...
    Mike McCabe, CEO and co-founder of Folsom Custom Skis waxes skis at the company's manufacturing site in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Colorado ski manufacturers Folsom, Icelantic reach customers worldwide

    By Judith Kohler
    December 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
    Born in Colorado, ski manufacturers Folsom Custom Skis, Icelantic sell products nationwide and around the...
    Randy Salky, right, and his wife, Paula, in front of his Eight Nights of Shred sculpture, a menorah made of Snowboard decks, in Steamboat in Dec. 2024. (Provided by Shannon Lukens/Steamboat Radio)

    Hanukkah will shred with menorahs made from skis/snowboards

    By James Burky
    December 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Steamboat artist Randy Salky celebrates the holiday with a Colorado twist.
    In an effort to drive lift ticket business, Vail Resorts is now offering 30% discounts on tickets sold more than a month in advance. (Andy Cross/ Denver Post file)

    Vail Resorts announces new deal on lift ticket prices

    By John Meyer
    December 10, 2025 at 8:17 a.m.
    In September, Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz said the company needed to "shift more...
    Copper Mountain (shown) received two feet of snow from the storm that swept through the Colorado high country over the weekend. Only Vail (27 inches) received more. (Provided by Copper Mountain)

    Ski resort snow depths still lagging badly despite huge storm

    By John Meyer
    December 8, 2025 at 12:58 p.m.
    Six Colorado ski resorts received 20 inches or more of fresh snow in recent days,...
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