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2010-11 Colorado Ski Country Resorts Focus on Guest Experience with Enhancements for 2010-11 Season
Release Date: 8/31/2010DENVER, Colo. - August 31, 2010 - For the 2010-11 ski season, many of Colorado Ski Country USA's (CSCUSA) 22 member resorts are conducting major investments to improve the guest skiing experience. Resorts are adding new lifts, updating lodging and base areas, improving park and pipe profiles, and expanding into new terrain.
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2010-11 Colorado Gems Cards On Sale Now
Release Date: 8/5/2010DENVER, Colo. - August 5, 2010 - The Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) 2010-11 Colorado Gems Card is available now, reminding everyone that ski season is just around the corner. The CSCUSA Gems Card includes unbeatable offers at CSCUSA's nine Gems ski areas.
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Colorado Resorts Offer Fourth of July Fanfare
Release Date: 6/23/2010DENVER, Colo. - June 23, 2010 - The Fourth of July is just around the corner and resorts in Colorado are gearing up for friends, food, and fun to celebrate. With many Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts offering unique Colorado festivities, there is something for everyone in the high country this July 4th.
Colorado Ski Country USA Recognizes Industry's Best
Release Date: 6/14/2010DENVER, Colo. - June 14, 2010 - With the help of former Olympian and X Games star Gretchen Bleiler, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) last week acknowledged outstanding industry professionals at its first-ever Double Diamond Awards Dinner.
CSCUSA Announces Major Learn-to-Ski Initiative
Release Date: 6/10/2010DENVER, Colo. - June 10, 2010 - Today at its 47th Annual Meeting, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced the addition of a major new component to its popular 5th grade passport program: one complementary ski lesson, including rental equipment, for 5th grade passport holders who are new to the sport.
Colorado Reports Slight Increase in Skier Visits
Release Date: 6/10/2010DENVER, Colo. - June 10, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today at its 47th Annual Meeting, that its 22 member resorts hosted an estimated 6.74 million skier visits during the 2009-10 ski season. This represents an increase of 0.4 percent, or approximately 29,000 skier visits, compared to last season's final numbers.
Colorado Ski Resort Professionals Flock to Denver for Industry Gathering
Release Date: 6/2/2010DENVER, Colo. - June 2, 2010 - Next week, ski industry leaders from resorts across the state will migrate to Denver for the 47th Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) Annual Meeting, the largest annual gathering of Colorado ski industry professionals. This year's Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center in downtown Denver on June 10.
Colorado Ski Country USA Backs Colorado Roadless Rule
Release Date: 4/6/2010DENVER, Colo. - April 6, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) today applauded Governor Bill Ritter for moving the Colorado Roadless Rule forward for approval from the US Forest Service. The Colorado Roadless Rule designates 4.2 million acres in Colorado as roadless, limiting road building and tree removal in those areas, and comes after years of input from a broad group of stakeholders.
Read MoreApril Snow Showers Bring Ski Country Followers
Release Date: 4/2/2010DENVER, Colo. - April 2, 2010 - Colorado resorts were pleasantly surprised by an April snowstorm that left over a foot-and-a-half of accumulation at ski areas across the state in the past 48 hours. Resorts are hoping the new snow means increased visitation for Easter events and closing day activities at the handful of resorts that will close for the season this weekend.
Read MoreSpring Snow, Events Flourish in Colorado Ski Country
Release Date: 3/31/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 31, 2010 - With an annual snowfall average in the neighborhood of 300 inches, high elevations and dry air, Colorado is able to offer one of the longest ski seasons in the United States. A long ski season gives resorts the opportunity to offer robust spring calendars filled with holiday celebrations, concerts, and contests. This spring is no exception, as resorts invite guests to take advantage of late-season snow conditions by offering scores of on-snow and slope-side activities.
Read MoreResorts Lure Spring Skiers with Pass Discounts
Release Date: 3/25/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 25, 2010 - Informed shoppers are finding the ski season's best deals blossoming at resorts around the state. Mutli-day lift ticket discounts, stay and play packages, and early-bird reductions on 2010-11 passes are giving snow enthusiasts an extra reason to celebrate spring.
Read MoreSki Country Whiteout
Release Date: 3/24/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 24, 2010 - Much of Colorado is digging out from a sudden snowy deluge, and the resorts in Ski Country are no exception. Ski areas around the state saw as much as a foot-and-a-half of new accumulation, which will be a boon to spring skiers. Late-season deals and events abound in ski country over the next few weeks, and resorts view the recent snow as the not-so-icy icing on the cake.
Read MoreColorado Ski Country Announces Date, Locale for 47th Annual Meeting
Release Date: 3/18/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 18, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) today announced that its 47th Annual Meeting, a cornerstone annual event for Colorado's ski industry, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center in Denver on June 9 and 10, 2010.
Read MoreColorado Ski Country Sees Slowdown in Skier Visitation
Release Date: 3/11/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 11, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today that its 22 member ski areas saw a small dip in skier visitation for the second period of the 2009-10 season-from January 1 through February 28, 2010-as compared to the same period of the year prior. Skier visits at CSCUSA resorts were down four percent during the second period, and off by two percent season-to-date compared to the same time last season.
Read MoreSpring Snowstorm Sweeps through Colorado Ski Country
Release Date: 3/9/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 9, 2010 - Spring break travelers to Colorado this week will be welcomed by events, deals and double digit amounts of fresh snow. In the last 48 hours, snow accumulation in the mountains has reached as much as 18 inches at resorts such as Monarch and Wolf Creek.
Read MoreCSCUSA Extends Adventure Beyond Groomed Blues
Release Date: 3/3/2010DENVER, Colo. - March 3, 2010 - With more skiers and riders searching for challenging, off-piste terrain, Colorado ski resorts are growing their menu of options for the more adventuresome crowd, including heli-skiing, hike-to terrain, and cat-skiing. It will be easier than ever for skiers and riders in Colorado this spring to find untracked stashes of pristine powder, bottomless backcountry terrain, and never-ending face shots.
Read MoreColorado Resorts Sweeten Spring Deal for Skiers and Riders
Release Date: 2/25/2010DENVER, Colo. - February 25, 2010 - Stretching well into May, Colorado boasts one of the longest ski seasons, with many powder days occurring in the spring. March is typically the snowiest month in Colorado and with it comes bluebird skies and sunny days. This spring, Colorado Ski Country USA's (CSCUSA) member resorts are pairing amusing action-packed events with creative value-packed deals.
Weekend Powder Play Boosts Colorado Ski Country
Release Date: 2/22/2010DENVER, Colo. - February 22, 2010 - As the US Hockey Team capitalized on power plays to overcome Canada in Olympic hockey, Old Man Winter made a powder play to give the Colorado ski season a major boost. A week of consistent snow in Colorado's high country was capped off this weekend with accumulation totaling as much as 30 inches at some resorts. Double-digit snow totals could be seen throughout Colorado, from Aspen/Snowmass to Wolf Creek.
Read MoreSki Country Rich with Snow After Week of Winter Weather
Release Date: 2/19/2010DENVER, Colo. - February 19, 2010 - While US athletes are stacking up Olympic medals this week, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts are stacking up snow totals. Steady winter storms across the state are creating weekly snow totals of Olympic proportions and robust mid-season conditions. All of CSCUSA's resorts received new snow in recent days and more snow is expected in Ski Country through the weekend.
Colorado Resorts Celebrate Milestone Seasons
Release Date: 2/10/2010DENVER, Colo. - February 10, 2010 - The 2009-10 ski and snowboard season marks the 70th anniversaries of Winter Park Resort, Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, and the 10th anniversary of Silverton Mountain. Reflecting on the evolution of these four resorts gives skiers and riders a sense of how far the ski industry in Colorado has progressed over time. It also lends significance to the measures that each resort is taking this season to commemorate these milestones.
Colorado Ski Country USA Reports Increase in First Period Skier Visitation
Release Date: 1/26/2010DENVER, Colo. - January 26, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported today that its 22 member resorts saw a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1 percent for the first period defined by the season's opening day of October 7, 2009, through December 31, 2009.
Colorado Ski Country Rolls Out the White Carpet for Snow Show Attendees and Local Skiers/Riders
Release Date: 1/20/2010DENVER, Colo. - January 20, 2010 - As a welcome to attendees of the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show happening in Denver on January 28-31, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and 21 of its member resorts are offering free and two-for-one skiing and riding to the more than 17,000 Snow Show participants. Additionally, Ski Country member resorts are hosting the World's Largest Après Ski and Ride Party in downtown Denver.
Colorado Resorts Raise Awareness of Safety on the Slopes
Release Date: 1/18/2010DENVER, Colo. - January 18, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and its 22 member resorts, in conjunction with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), are promoting this week as National Safety Awareness Week.
New Children's Ski School Programs are First in Their Class
Release Date: 1/14/2010DENVER, Colo. - January 14, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts are influencing children this month - in a positive way. To celebrate January Learn to Ski and Ride month in Colorado, ski areas around the state are highlighting their new programs for little learners. Like learning a second language or other skill, ski industry experts encourage learning to ski and snowboard at a young age.
Colorado Resorts Celebrate Learn-to-Ski-and-Ride Month
Release Date: 1/6/2010DENVER, Colo. - January 6, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and its 22 member resorts are celebrating January as Learn to Ski and Ride month. To mark the month, resorts around the state are offering lessons taught by industry professionals at reduced prices and are hosting special programs for skiers and riders wanting to improve their skills, whether beginner or advanced. Additionally, CSCUSA is giving away hundreds of dollars worth of prizes in honor of January Learn to Ski and Ride Month.
Colorado Ski Country USA Files Intervention in Snodgrass Appeal
Release Date: 12/24/09DENVER, Colo. - December 24, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) today filed a petition to intervene in Crested Butte Mountain Resort's (CBMR) appeal of a recent US Forest Service decision concerning the ski area's proposed expansion onto Snodrgass Mountain. CSCUSA filed the petition to intervene on behalf of 19 of its member ski areas that operate on public lands.
Colorado Ski Country Spreads Holiday Cheer with Events, Specials
Release Date: 12/18/09DENVER, Colo. - December 18, 2009 - Colorado's ski resorts are giving skiers and riders plenty of reasons to celebrate this holiday season. From horse-drawn sleigh rides and torchlight parades to Christmas carols and bottles of bubbly, winter guests are sure to experience an abundance of merriment on and off the slopes. Fun events, as well as lodging deals and packages, last through New Year's as resorts hope to draw a festive holiday crowd.
Colorado Ski Country USA Unveils Stand-Out Mobile Website
Release Date: 12/16/09DENVER, Colo. - Dec. 16, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) recently launched a new mobile website, which stands out as one of the most comprehensive ski mobile sites on the web. The new site, m.ColoradoSki.com, contains a wealth of up-to-date and breaking information on each of CSCUSA's 22 member ski areas, and quick access to Twitter and Facebook postings from CSCUSA and its member resorts.
Colorado Ski Country Sees Second Straight Week of Double-Digit Snowfall
Release Date: 12/15/09DENVER, Colo. - Dec. 16, 2009 - A wintery deluge has erupted throughout Colorado Ski Country over the past 48 hours, despite milder temperatures and less precipitation elsewhere in the state. The storm signals the second straight week of double-digit snowfall at Colorado Ski Country resorts. Increased snow has resorts optimistic about attracting skiers and riders throughout the holiday season, since consistently good snow conditions are the largest attribute that entices skiers to visit Colorado's world-class resorts.
Season's Longest Snowstorm Buries Ski Country In Feet of Powder
Release Date: 12/9/09DENVER, Colo. - Dec. 9, 2009 - Colorado's ski area operators are smiling today as they count the snow totals from this ski season's longest snowstorm, which blasted Ski Country with several feet of powder. After a string of days with continuous snowfall and cold weather, the storm system intensified in the past 48 hours. Every one of Colorado Ski Country USA's (CSCUSA) member resorts received fresh snow, with many resorts opening new terrain as a result and one resort prompted to open up early for the season.
Read MoreLingering Winter Storm Delivers Big Snow to Ski Country
Release Date: 12/7/09DENVER, Colo. - Dec. 7, 2009 - A winter storm system has hovered over Colorado's high country for days, dropping plentiful amounts of snow on the state's ski resorts. The new precipitation brings about ideal skiing conditions, padding terrain with the velvety powder that skiers crave and allowing some resorts to open new runs. Forecasts indicate continuing snow throughout this week.
Read More2009-10 Season Brings New Travel Options, Easier Access to Colorado Skiing
Release Date: 12/4/09DENVER, Colo. - Dec. 4, 2009 - Colorado's location in the middle of the country makes the state easy to access from any direction. This ski season, winter travelers will find Colorado easier to get to than ever due to new flight offerings at mountain airports, revamped online booking systems, and transportation-included packages.
Read More50 Freebies for Ski Country Guests
Release Date: 11/23/09DENVER, Colo. - Nov. 23, 2009 - Shredders are turning into shoppers this ski season as the economy leaves skiers hunting for the best deals. Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts have astounded even the most seasoned deal-seekers by offering a hefty menu of activities and events that guests can enjoy completely free of charge.
Colorado Resorts Top Lists for Best-Of Rankings
Release Date: 11/12/09DENVER, Colo. - Nov. 12, 2009 - With snow in the mountains and ski season underway, many Colorado resorts have claimed their stake as the best in North America. Recent issues of Ski Magazine, Skiing Magazine, Transworld Snowboarding, and Freeskier Magazine have ranked Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts as the best places to ski or ride in 2009-10.
First Major Snowstorm of the Season Rolls Through Colorado
Release Date: 10/28/09DENVER, Colo. - Oct. 28, 2009 - Snow accumulations are mounting at Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts as the first significant snowstorm of the ski season is leaving its mark on Colorado. Snow started falling in the foothills and mountains last night and continues to come down today. Every CSCUSA resort is receiving snow from this storm.
The Race for Gold Starts in Colorado
Release Date: 10/21/09DENVER, Colo - October 21, 2009 - Come February, all eyes will be on the Olympic Games. But in the months leading up to the Games, Colorado Ski Country USA resorts will be a sight to see as Olympic contenders including Colorado based athletes such as Lindsey Vonn, Todd Lodwick and Gretchen Bleiler, put it all on the line and look to achieve qualification for the 2010 US Olympic team.
Colorado Resorts Pioneer New Options for Lift Tickets, Passes
Release Date: 10/12/09
DENVER, Colo. - Oct. 12, 2009 - With the first breath of winter blowing over Colorado Ski Country, skiers and riders are starting to weigh their options for getting on the slopes this coming ski season. To make it easier for guests to enjoy Colorado's unmatched skiing, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts are offering a diverse menu of lift ticket and pass options, including flexible payment and added perks, with the purchase of a pass. Many resorts are also holding the line on pricing to help skiers get on the hill.
Colorado Opens for the 2009-10 Ski Season
Release Date: 10/7/09
DENVER, Colo. - October 7, 2009 - The Colorado ski season bounded to one of its earliest starts ever this morning with Loveland Ski Area opening its chair lifts to skiers and riders. At 9:00 am this morning, with its lifts in motion and an 18-inch base, Loveland became the first ski resort in North America to open for the 2009-10 season.
Colorado Resorts Receive Snow, Make Snow to Ready for 2009-10 Ski Season
Release Date: 10/1/09
DENVER, Colo. - October 1, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts are taking advantage of the cold temperatures and ideal humidity conditions to make snow. Copper is the latest resort to fire up the snowmaking machinery and start building a base. Arapahoe Basin began snowmaking operations on the night of September 22nd and Loveland got things started on the eve of fall, September 21st.
Colorado Ski Country USA's Passport Program Makes Skiing Accessible
Release Date: 9/18/09
DENVER, Colo. - Sept. 18, 2009 - Today Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) kicked off its signature 5th and 6th Grade Passport programs designed to introduce kids to the sports of skiing and snowboarding at Colorado's legendary resorts.
Colorado Resorts Elevate Skiing Experience
Release Date: 9/9/09
DENVER, CO - September 9, 2009 - During the 2009-10 ski season, Colorado Ski Country USA's (CSCUSA) 22 member resorts will focus on the core of what makes Colorado the most popular ski destination in the country--opportunities for guests to enjoy consistent powder snow and unparalleled services and facilities.
Colorado Ski Country USA Enters Partnership with Icelantic Boards
Release Date: 9/8/09
DENVER, Colo. - September 8, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and Icelantic Boards announced today that they are teaming up in a new partnership. Icelantic will become the official ski partner of Colorado Ski Country USA and will sponsor the popular Colorado Gems Program.
Labor Day Festivities Wrap Up Summer as Colorado Ski Season Nears
Release Date: 8/27/09DENVER, Colo. - August 27, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) resorts celebrate Labor Day this year with cycling competitions, hot rod exhibits, film fests, and other fun activities sure to lure visitors over the holiday weekend.
Colorado Ski Country USA 2009-10 GEMS Card Provides Ski Savings
Release Date: 8/20/09DENVER, Colo. - August 20, 2009 - The Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) 2009-10 Colorado GEMS Card is now available for preorder. The CSCUSA GEMS Card contains unbeatable offers at CSCUSA's nine GEMS ski resorts. The card allows skiers access to free lift tickets at some resorts and unbeatable discounts on skiing and riding at many others. The GEMS Card is available for $10 and in limited quantities.
Colorado Ski Country USA Unveils 2009-10 Colorado Gold Pass
Release Date: 7/27/09DENVER, Colo. - July 27, 2009 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announce today that the exclusive Colorado Gold Pass is now available for the 2009-10 ski season. The transferable pass, good for unlimited skiing and riding at member resorts, can be purchased for $2,750.
