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Winter in Colorado isn’t just about how quickly you can fly down the slopes. Sometimes, it’s about the quirky fun you can have in the process.
Skiing can be a lot like mining: There are boom years, and there are bust years.
You've spent the day on the slopes and now you're exhausted, but not quite ready for bed. How to unwind?
You call yourself a winter person. You love the snow, the bite of the wind and the brilliant blue of a winter sky. But you just can't get enough of a winter fix on the ski slopes. Luckily, Colorado's mountains offer endless possibilities for recreation in the winter.
Ski instructor Bobby Murphy can sum up his ski conditioning philosophy with one four-letter word: jump.
When asked about the importance of lessons for beginners, snowboard instructor Gregg Davis recalls an all-too-familiar scene from the slopes: An unhappy, inexperienced boarder tromps down the side of a hill, lumbering under the weight of his snowboard.
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Looking for a surefire way to show people you're not the least bit concerned about the ongoing economic gloom and doom? Nothing says you're unfazed like heading up to the high country for a day of powder skiing - unless you're doing it while decked out in brand-new gear all bought on credit.
No doubt about it, a pall has fallen over the party in Colorado's ski country. Spiked energy prices are likely to dampen airline and other travel, real estate sales have fallen off a cliff and people haven't been rushing to book reservations. Only good snow can lift spirits.
We love watching those late-in-the-year national broadcasts of Broncos and CU Buffs home games. We cheer the touchdowns, but we're also waiting for the inevitable ads for Colorado winter vacations.
Winter means different things to fishermen. While the impending ice age might mean hard times for some, for hard-water fishermen good times can be as close as the nearest frozen pond. Or as distant as a mountain lake, where a trek on snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes may be required to access the trout swimming beneath layers of snow and ice.
We've rounded up the best mountain restaurants to suit every budget and mood, from a casual cafe with lowly price tags to a lofty French brasserie that's conducive to celebrating togetherness.
For those of you who have seen Judie and me on the ski slopes, you know that we couldn't care less how we look. We throw on whatever will keep us the warmest and hope we don't ski into anyone we know.
Learn some snowboarding basics from snowboard instructor/trainer Kevin Byford.
How is the economy affecting your skiing and boarding budget?
Colorado's weather can change quickly. Plan and be prepared with our driving safely checklist.
Watch a jubilant angler pull up a catch while ice fishing in Colorado.
Find out the distance from one resort town to another with our mileage map.
Plan on skiing, snowboarding or heading to the mountains this winter? Check out the activities in our special section.
Submit your wildlife, travel and scenic Colorado photos and vote for your favorite pictures.
Avid runner and skier Bob Findlay blogs each week about upcoming events and his favorite activities.