Colorado is blessed with a long ski season, which is characterized by frequent snowfall. During World War II, Colorado was home to Camp Hale, which was the training ground for the 10th Mountain Division. After the war, members of the skiing troops returned to Colorado to open ski areas. Today, some of the major resorts are owned by one of three corporations… read more
Aspen, Colorado, includes four ski resorts, which are operated by the same management company and connected by a local bus system. Thanks to the movie "Aspen Extreme," many people associate Aspen with wealth, glamor, status and celebrity. This may be true of Aspen Mountain proper, but each area has its own distinct character. Besides, stereotyping Aspen by i… read more
The Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four ski resorts in the Aspen/Snowmass area in Colorado. The Aspen area has nearly unlimited lodging and dining options and the four ski areas together comprise more than 5,300 acres of terrain. All four resorts are found on neighboring mountains but not interconnected. The ski company runs free shuttles from the ba… read more
When people think of skiing in Colorado, Aspen is usually the first or second ski area that comes to mind. Aspen is in the Roaring Fork Valley, and the town itself sits at an elevation of 7,890 feet. Several 14,000 foot peaks are nearby in the rugged Elk Mountains, including the Maroon Bells, whose image is on many Colorado postcards. Aspen was the first maj… read more
Ski-In/Ski-Out resorts are mountainside accommodations that allow guests to easily access the slopes by ski, without need for additional transportation. The vast selection of resorts in Colorado include many world-class Ski-In/Ski-Out facilities. read more
Colorado is the most recognized skiing state in the country. With so many resorts, it can be difficult to narrow it down and determine which one will be the best for your snowboard trip. Since Colorado's resorts each offer their own pr… read more
Given its long ski season and ample snowfall, there are many ski resorts in Colorado. Skiing is actually an important part of the state's heritage. Back in the 1800s, during the Colorado mining era, skiing was a form of transportation.… read more
Colorado has so many great ski resorts. It can be difficult to decide which one is most worthy of your travel dollars. Further, the term "best" is so subjective that someone else's idea of what's best may vary greatly from what you're… read more
The very word "Colorado" conjures images of light powder snow and high-elevation, world-class resorts. Colorado courts skiers from around the globe, offering exhaustive deals and packages. Many resorts have destination status, with va… read more
Colorado has an abundance of ski areas, and just about every one of them has a ski school for kids. Most of them offer some sort of child care. However, while almost all Colorado resorts are kid friendly, some go the extra mile to make… read more
Colorado and Utah offer some of the best skiing in North America. If your destination is the Rocky Mountains, altitude can be a key factor in choosing a ski resort. A mountain's base and summit elevation levels will affect not only the… read more
While Colorado does not have the most ski resorts of any state in the country (that honor goes to New York, with 50, according to data from the National Ski Areas Association), Colorado is probably the biggest destination for ski trave… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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