Ski Resorts

The soldiers who fought some of World War II’s most pivotal battles trained for combat high in the mountains at Camp Hale in Colorado. But after the war, many of them continued to make history. We look at how the veterans from Camp Hale went on to transform outdoor recreation in Colorado – from innovative gear to the state’s ski industry.

Tentative ideas include free signage for base-area businesses, Haymaker shuttle, utilizing Stockbridge transit lot. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Julia Coccaro and then read the entire article at the link below.

The state’s highest court is considering a case involving a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge, with a focus on “broad” wording in a pass sale that waives “any and all claims."

Demand for counseling is pacing well above last year as communities empty, costs rise and work ebbs. “It feels like tension is really high.”

A Vail journalist discusses ‘the long-forgotten story of how we broke skiing — by very nearly saving it.’

Some resorts are still planning to close as originally scheduled, while others are adjusting their calendars or omitting them altogether.

Climate change, and warmer winters, will have a major impact on Colorado’s ski industry. But Colorado’s major ski companies take different approaches when it comes to advocating for policies that might curb climate change.

Skiing and snowboarding in Colorado comes with some major price tags: from lift tickets to that bowl of chili in the lodge. Not to mention long lift lines and I-70 traffic. KUNC News talked with people about the high cost of hitting the slopes.

Several athletes with strong ties to the Centennial State are competing in events such as alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country events.

In a statement, the resort said it will be working on a plan to reopen “as soon as possible." Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Jason Blevins and then read the entire article at the link below.