The Colorado skiing sector is a mature, capital-intensive industry centered on destination mountain resorts that increasingly rely on multi-resort season pass models and year-round tourism. The market is currently navigating significant headwinds, including climate-driven snow volatility, shifting consumer spending patterns, and a recent, sharp decline in visitation that has pressured the profitability of major operators.
A historical look at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, exploring how the smaller Colorado ski area pioneered local ski culture and served as a crucial training ground for numerous Olympians.
Arapahoe Basin has submitted a formal proposal to the U.S. Forest Service to add remote avalanche control towers, expand snowmaking capabilities, and increase parking spaces.
Following a strong start, summer bookings at Colorado mountain and ski resort destinations are seeing a dip in occupancy and revenue growth due to growing consumer price-sensitivity and wildfire disruptions.
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved a multi-million-dollar incentive package to convince Alterra Mountain Co., creator of the Ikon Pass, to keep its headquarters in downtown Denver.
Following a short and dry winter season for western ski resorts, meteorologists and travel experts are analyzing whether an emerging 'Super El Niño' pattern could trigger a snowy rebound for the upcoming ski season.
Lizzy Schofield has been promoted to Ski Patrol Director at Colorado's Arapahoe Basin, making her the first female to hold the position in the resort's history. With this move, both top ski patrol leadership positions at the resort are held by women.
An analytical piece examining the fallout from Colorado's exceptionally low-snow 2025-26 winter season and what it means for the future adaptability of the regional ski industry.
Summit County officials have raised the fine for breaking local fire restrictions to $1,000 to highlight severe wildfire risks across popular Colorado mountain and resort regions.
Ahead of its 90th anniversary season, Loveland Ski Area is holding a lottery to sell roughly 100 vintage two-person chairs from its retired Lift 5 to current season pass holders.
The 2026-27 Stifel Success NorAm Series calendar has been released, with speed races at Copper Mountain, Colorado, scheduled to open the season in December. The series will feature various alpine events across North America throughout the winter.
Following a challenging 2025-26 ski season that impacted sales, Broomfield-based Vail Resorts announced a strategic shift toward elevating the premium on-mountain guest experience rather than relying strictly on selling more passes.
The article highlights the historical roots of Colorado skiing and its current dominance in the national ski economy. It underscores the state's massive financial contribution compared to other major ski destinations.
The U.S. Forest Service has formally accepted Monarch Mountain's 10- to 15-year master development plan. This approval provides a roadmap for future infrastructure upgrades, including new lifts and terrain expansions at the independent Colorado resort.
Purgatory Resort is constructing a new triple chairlift named 'Colorado Couloir' to access expert terrain and seven new trails. The project, which utilizes equipment from a retired lift, is scheduled to open in December 2026.
Steamboat Resort utilized its snowmaking infrastructure to soak vegetation and create a protective buffer against the nearby Fishhook Fire. The resort's proactive use of snow guns highlights the increasing role of ski resort technology in wildfire defense.
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