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Spring Fever – Biking Summit County

As I gaze out my window at today’s blue bird sky and gorgeous sunrise, I know Spring has sprung! It’s supposed to be 65 today in Conifer and a quick peak at the weekend’s forecast for Summit County calls for incredible weather this weekend as well (high of 59 Saturday and 62 Sunday). The growing [...]

Summit County History…did you know?

Summit County was founded and organized as one of the origional seventeen Colorado counties on November 1, 1861 during the states territorial period. Obviously, the county was named from the mountain summits that litter the valley and dot the surrounding sky. The county comprises 619.25 square miles of which 11.09 square miles are comprised of [...]

President’s Day Snow Report

Hopefully you are out on the slopes for this fine President’s Day 2012! Here’s a quick look at how the local favorite slopes stack up from a snow and terrain perspective. I’ll be honest, I was a bit nervous regarding the snowfall so far this season, but February has been awesome and we are back [...]

Snow Report Update

Well, it’s midwinter, and although we would love to get a lot more snow in the high country, there’s plenty of snow to get out there and have a great time on the mountain! If you’re like me…you’ve already spent way to much time sittin’ on the couch watchin’ the TV. Below is an update [...]

Copper Conundrum

To go or not to go? … that was the question posed to my crew and I. I have desperately been waiting for a good dumping of snow to test out my back. Well, I gave up on the wait. I have been trying to heal from a recurring back injury that plagued me all [...]

Reserve your Ski and Snowboard Gear Online

I know what you were thinking… oh, I don’t feel like fighting the crowds at the ski shop to rent my gear… isn’t there an easier way? Just when you thought it was a hassle to rent your mountain gear, now it’s easier and faster than ever! Pioneer Sports has an awesome online reservation process [...]

Slopes are Open! Spend Thanksgiving weekend on the Mountain!

Snow is falling in the high country as resorts open and continue to increase their base.  It’s been a rather predictable snow year so far but there’s already plenty of snow to spend the entire day burnin’ up the slopes! You’ve gotta get out and get those preseason yard sales over with anyways! Yes, it’s true that [...]

Unity Snowboards and 2011 Ski Rental Discounts

Unity Snowboards Did you know that Unity Snowboards are handcrafted in Summit County, CO? How can you resist the urge to try out a local made product with outstanding quality and performance? Caution: You may fall in love with these boards. Unity Snowboards have been making awesome boards in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Silverthorne, [...]