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North American Ski Resorts Reviews: Colorado

 

Colorado snow is amongst the best, anywhere. The locals call it champagne powder: deep, luxuriant and effervescent stuff that has been dried as it travelled across North America, high in the jet stream, before being dropped by the ton on this mountainous arena.

Colorado snow is amongst the best, anywhere. The locals call it champagne powder: deep, luxuriant and effervescent stuff that has been dried as it travelled across North America, high in the jet stream, before being dropped by the ton on this mountainous arena.

The Ten Best Family Ski Resorts in the USA

Whistler Blackcomb Photo, Kid's Ski School

Family ski holidays can be fun-filled adventures and can create strong family memories for years to come. Experiencing the excitement of skiing or snowboarding in the snowy mountains of North America with your family can be a fantastic experience. However, some resorts are more suited to family ski holidays than others - the key to making your vacation a success is to choose a North American ski resort that is fun for the entire family on and off the mountain.

An Epic Deal in Colorado and Beyond

Photo: Vail Resorts/ Lake Tahoe

With world famous champagne powder and an abundance of resorts, the Colorado Rocky Mountains are one of the most popular winter destinations for snowboard and ski holidays. Snow conditions are consistently good for the majority of Colorado resorts, as well as long ski seasons.

Vail 50th Anniversary Celebrations

As the New Year approaches, Vail begins its countdown to it's 50th Anniversary on December 15th, 2012. Through the eyes of Roger Brown, Vail’s legendary original filmmaker, we proudly introduce our first in a series of videos leading up to the celebration of the 50th!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcvSuxHNqio&list=UUtrqCYM-znaC_3KPrlCESZg...

 

Red Lion Vail surprise performance by Barenaked Ladies Ed Robertson

Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies made a surprise appearance at the Red Lion during Apres Ski. Lucky patrons got to hear several songs including a duo with Phil Long on guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=i0f-b7EmhJQ

Vail Snow Daze Concert Series

Snow Daze, a series of free concerts in Vail:

Thursday, Dec 8: Guster (Solaris, 6:30pm)

Friday, Dec 9: Jakob Dylan and Band (Solaris, 6:30pm)

Saturday, Dec 10: Yukon Kornelius (Ford Park, 6:30pm)

Sunday, Dec 11: Polish Ambassador (Checkpoint Charlie, 3:30pm).

Olympic Snowboard Star Shaun White Partners With Vail Resorts

Shaun White, two-time Olympic gold medalist, has signed a deal to represent all six of Vail Resorts in Colorado and California. He will be based and train at Northstar-at-Tahoe in California and will design a signature 22-foot halfpipe there. The company will donate $5 for each Epic season pass sold to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, White's chosen charity. Epic passes range from $499 to $699.

Vail 'Adventure Sessions' Ski School Program

Vail Resorts announces a new product to their Ski School Program for 2009-10 - The 'Adventure Sessions'.

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