2007-08 CSCUSA News Archive
Snow Accumulations Mean Banner Year for Colorado Ski
Country USA
Release Date: 4/24/08
Mother Nature has been kind to Colorado this winter season, as eight of Colorado Ski Country USA's 26 member resorts received record snowfall accumulations and many more recorded above average snowfall.
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The Colorado Trifecta
Release Date: 4/08/08
When spring rolls around in Colorado, many outdoor enthusiasts face the agonizing decision of what to do with all the sunshine, open space, and snowy mountains. Weekends are torn between skiing, fishing, hiking or golfing. One solution is to attempt the challenge of the "trifecta", which is to participate in three favorite outdoor activities on the same day.
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What it Means To Be the King of Spring
Release Date: 4/08/08
It's spring. The temperatures are getting warmer. The sun is shining longer. And in Colorado, the skiing and snowboarding get even better. Spring skiing in Colorado means heading up to the mountains and strapping on skis or a board just as the snow starts to soften in the mid-morning sun. It's about making great carves on fresh groomers, perfecting park games and pushing around late season powder. Spring skiing is about taking it easy, lounging in a lawn chair while enjoying a barbeque lunch, and then making a few more runs, tearing up the afternoon corn snow under bluebird skies.
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Colorado Ski Country USA Launches Skipool
Campaign
Release Date: 3/19/08
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is encouraging skiers and riders to carpool to the mountains on Easter weekend as part of their new Skipool Campaign. From 6-9:00am on Saturday, March 22nd, CSCUSA, in partnership with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Starbucks Coffee, will provide ski carpoolers who meet at the Wooly Mammoth lot (Morrison Exit 259 off of I-70) complementary coffee, road condition information, and other incentives to show appreciation to current carpoolers and to encourage more drivers to carpool over the holiday weekend.
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Ski Season Snowballs in Colorado
Release Date: 3/17/08
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today that its 26 member resorts have seen a better than expected increase in skier visitation through the end of February. In total, Colorado's ski resorts hosted an estimated 5,540,464 skier and snowboarder visits during the second period of the 2007-08 winter season, defined as January 1 - February 29, 2008. This is a 6.7 percent increase in skier visits to Colorado ski resorts for the second period and season to date, the industry is now within one percent of its record setting pace from last year.
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Wheels in Motion to Bring Back Ski License
Plate
Release Date: 3/06/08
In asking the state for a ski license plate, CSCUSA must submit an application that includes a list of 3000 names of individuals interested in a ski plate, to the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR.) The signatures on the list must be people with a valid Colorado address.
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Love on the Rockies
Release Date: 2/06/08
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) understands that love can be complicated, fickle, and sometimes elusive. Skiers and riders love powder days but are partial to bluebird days too. They love new equipment but will never give up a favorite hat or comfy old sweater. Snow aficionados are forever in search of the perfect day even if yesterday was epic. CSCUSA loves its resorts but simply cannot commit to just one.
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Drive Under Way for Ski License Plate
Release Date: 1/23/08
In response to continued interest from Colorado residents, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today its involvement in an initiative to offer drivers a ski themed license plate for vehicles registered in Colorado. CSCUSA felt it was appropriate to play a role in working with the state to offer a ski plate because skiing and snowboarding are an integral part of Colorado's culture, heritage and economy; and because Colorado offers some of the best skiing and riding in the world.
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Colorado Skier Visitation Reflects a Healthy
Industry
Release Date: 1/17/08
Colorado Ski Country USA announced today its 26 member resorts reported solid skier visitation for the beginning of the winter season. Colorado's ski resorts hosted an estimated 2,873,363 skiers and snowboarders during the first period of the 2007-08 winter season, defined as October 10 - December 31, 2007. Although this is a decrease of roughly 12.5 percent from last season's record setting first period, this year's visitation numbers are more in line with a typical ski season.
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Colorado Ski Country USA Aligns with National Ski Areas
Association for National Skier Safety Awareness Week
Release Date: 1/07/08
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and their 26 member resorts have partnered with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) to inform skiers and snowboarders about Skier Safety Awareness Week happening January 19-25. Skier Safety Awareness week is a series of programs designed to cultivate safe practices on the slopes through incentives and education.
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Colorado Ski Resorts Receive Snow 30 of 31 Days in
December
Release Date: 1/07/08
Colorado's 26 member ski resorts saw a near perfect December as fresh snow fell 30 of 31 days in ski country. Aspen/Snowmass and Telluride experienced their snowiest Decembers in resort history, with near record snowfall totals reported at many other Colorado resorts.
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January Events in Colorado Ski Country
Release Date: 01/07/08
Colorado Ski Country proudly announces these January events.
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Colorado Ski Resorts Experiencing a December to
Remember
Release Date: 12/10/07
With half the month still to go, many Colorado ski resorts are enjoying more than ideal December snow conditions. This latest snow storm to move through the state blanketed all 26 Colorado ski resorts with fresh snow. So much snow fell across the state that some resorts are reporting record snowfall amounts.
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Skiers Come to Colorado for the Snow, Stay for the
Experience
Release Date: 12/05/07
Many skiers and riders may come to Colorado for the 300 annual inches of snow and 300 days of sunshine, but they stay for the experience. Skiing and snowboarding competitions, winter festivals, and big name bands are just a few of the attractions not to be missed in Ski Country this winter.
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January is Learn to Ski/Ride Month in Colorado
Release Date: 12/5/07
Those who ski and live in Colorado have long known winter sports are some of the best ways to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. Colorado is often recognized as one of the healthiest states, boasting some of the nation's most physically fit cities and counties that have the greatest average life expectancy. It is with this in mind that Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is making its own New Year's resolution.
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Major Snowfall Hits Colorado Ski Resorts
Release Date: 12/03/07
A major snowstorm swept through Colorado over the weekend leaving in its path up to 51 inches of fresh snow on some resorts. This recent blanketing of snow, combined with early season snowfall, propels Colorado into its third month of the 2007-08 ski season with resorts reporting conditions of powder and packed powder.
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ColoradoSki Country Strives to Keep Visitors Safe On and
Off the Slopes
Release Date: 12/07
Colorado Ski Country USA helped launch a new traffic safety campaign in conjunction with the Center for Transportation Safety. The campaign is a result of a partnership between the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and Colorado Mountain Express (CME.) The campaign will focus on I-70 traffic between Denver International Airport and Summit County.
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From Sea Level to Ski Level Colorado Ski Country a
Hassel-Free & Affordable Winter Vacation Destination
Release Date: 11/06/07
In a world where time is of the essence and every moment of a vacation counts, Colorado is an easy, effortless and, most importantly, affordable winter destination option for skiers and snowboarders. With seamless air service, a true skier's airport and eight regional airports, getting to Colorado has never been easier; it's leaving that's difficult.
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Wax 'Em Up- Bring Your Skis To Work Day
Release Date: 10/15/07
With the beginning of Colorado's ski season last week, the weekend's storm dropping more than a foot of fresh snow in the high country, and more in the forecast, it's time for Colorado's skiers and riders to "wax 'em up" with Bring Your Skis to Work Day, Friday, October 19th.
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Colorado Opens for 2007-08 Winter Ski and Snowboard
Season
Release Date: 10/10/07
Colorado's 2007-08 winter ski and snowboard season is here as Arapahoe Basin opened Wednesday, October 10th, at 9:00a.m, beating Loveland Ski Area and winning the race to opening day. Wednesday marks the earliest opening in A-Basin's 61 years of operation as well as the second consecutive year that the resort has been the first in Colorado and North America to open for skiing and snowboarding.
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Fifth-Graders Cruise the Slopes for Free, Stay Active
All Winter
Release Date: 10/2/07
Just in time to make the first turns of the season, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is once again inviting Colorado fifth-graders to ski and snowboard for free with the 5th Grade Passport, encouraging them to stay active the entire winter season.
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Colorado Ski Country Forging a Greener Path
Release Date: 9/5/07
Colorado ski resorts are deeply committed to reducing their toll on the environment while working to ensure sustainable businesses. Wind power, recycling, alternative transportation, and environmental partnerships are only a few ways in which Colorado resorts are forging a green path to sustainability.
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Colorado Ski Resorts Raise the Standards of Excellence
Once Again
Release Date: 8/7/07
When it comes to setting the standards of the ski industry, Colorado ski resorts are forging a path less traveled with hundreds of millions in capital improvements and guest enhancements planned for the 2007-08 winter ski and snowboard season.
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January is Learn to Ski /Ride Month in Colorado
Release Date: 8/7/07
Colorado Ski Country USA is resolving to help more people achieve their 2008 fitness goals by making it affordable and easy to get on the slopes and off the couch. January is officially "Learn to Ski and Ride" month in the Colorado high country, and resorts are offering numerous packages designed with beginners in mind.
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