Posts Tagged ‘ Colorado Ski Resorts ’

Opening Day At Vail Ski Resort

Vail Ski Resort opens for the 2009-2010 ski season today! The Opening Day Celebration starts in Lionshead at 8:30am with the ski lifts opening at 9:00am. There will be music, giveaways and $1 breakfast sandwiches- all proceeds benefit the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. Don’t miss the first ever Snuggie Pub Crawl presented by Bud Light[continue reading...]



Winter Park Launches Its 70th Season Today

Winter Park launches its 70th ski season today, making it the longest continually running resort in Colorado.  With 70 years under our belt we have opening day figured out. Start your day off with .70 cent Pancakes at Doc’s Roadhouse and then enjoy a .70 cent fountain drink on all Coke products. Then stop by the[continue reading...]



Ready, Set, SNOW!!

As winter sets in, so does the anticipation for another ski season. You may be wondering when opening day is for your favorite spot to hit the slopes, so here is a list of opening dates. Vail Ski Resort- November 20th (more info…) Eldora Mountain Resort- November 20th (tentative, more info…) Steamboat Ski Resort- November[continue reading...]



Breckenridge Ski Resort Opens Today!

Breckenridge Ski Resort opens for the 2009-2010 season today at 9:00! Peak 8 will open up with the Colorado Super Chair, 5 Chair and Rip’s Ride lifts running. With approximately 108 acres being opened up today, you’ll find plenty of space to start tuning up your equipment and yourself! Currently with an 18 inch base[continue reading...]



Vail Valley Expands Bus Routes on Nov. 22nd

According to the Vail Valley News – In preparation for ski season in Colorado’s Vail Valley, ECO Transit will add service to many routes beginning Nov. 22, 2009. If you want to view a draft of the bus schedules – visit  www.eaglecounty.us , or the Vail Transportation Center. ECO buses bill also have schedules available[continue reading...]



Keystone will open earlier than expected

Keystone Resort will open earlier than expected thanks to the storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow in many parts of Colorado. Ideal cold temperatures had Keystones snow making team ahead of schedule on their base goals, but the snowstorm that raged through Colorado during the last week of October came as a[continue reading...]



Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens

After receiving another 15 inches of snow, Wolf Creek Ski Area decided to open for the 2009-2010 season on Halloween. With 22 inches tallied up so far, there’s no reason not to start opening up some of their terrain. The first two runs to open will be Nova and Susan’s, they’ll be open from 9:00am[continue reading...]



Loveland Ski Area – First to Open in 2009

Well here’s the good news – the first ski destination in North America opened today, and Loveland, Colorado is ready and waiting for early bird skiers who can’t wait to hit the slopes! “To us, the core of great skiing and riding is uncrowded slopes, short lift lines, free close-in parking and fresh tracks all[continue reading...]