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The forecast

The forecast

November 11, 2008

Skiing can be a lot like mining: There are boom years, and there are bust years.

Sporting chances

Sporting chances

November 11, 2008

You call yourself a winter person. You love the snow, the bite of the wind and the brilliant blue of a winter sky. But you just can't get enough of a winter fix on the ski slopes. Luckily, Colorado's mountains offer endless possibilities for recreation in the winter.

Beyond the slopes

Beyond the slopes

November 11, 2008

Winter in Colorado isn’t just about how quickly you can fly down the slopes. Sometimes, it’s about the quirky fun you can have in the process.

Get more Colorado vacation information

November 11, 2008

For a complete listing of Colorado chambers of commerce, visit RockyMountainNews.com/news/outdoors/escapes.

New skis may ice the wallet

New skis may ice the wallet

November 11, 2008

Looking for a surefire way to show people you're not the least bit concerned about the ongoing economic gloom and doom? Nothing says you're unfazed like heading up to the high country for a day of powder skiing - unless you're doing it while decked out in brand-new gear all bought on credit.

Plumb the ice's depths

Plumb the ice's depths

November 11, 2008

Winter means different things to fishermen. While the impending ice age might mean hard times for some, for hard-water fishermen good times can be as close as the nearest frozen pond. Or as distant as a mountain lake, where a trek on snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes may be required to access the trout swimming beneath layers of snow and ice.

PEARSON: Video entertainment can warm winter

November 11, 2008

You've spent the day on the slopes and now you're exhausted, but not quite ready for bed. How to unwind?

Snow covers all

Snow covers all

November 11, 2008

No doubt about it, a pall has fallen over the party in Colorado's ski country. Spiked energy prices are likely to dampen airline and other travel, real estate sales have fallen off a cliff and people haven't been rushing to book reservations. Only good snow can lift spirits.

Winter looms, so plan your escapes now

Winter looms, so plan your escapes now

November 11, 2008

We love watching those late-in-the-year national broadcasts of Broncos and CU Buffs home games. We cheer the touchdowns, but we're also waiting for the inevitable ads for Colorado winter vacations.

Jump for ski-ready body

November 11, 2008

Ski instructor Bobby Murphy can sum up his ski conditioning philosophy with one four-letter word: jump.

Laying groundwork

Laying groundwork

November 11, 2008

When asked about the importance of lessons for beginners, snowboard instructor Gregg Davis recalls an all-too-familiar scene from the slopes: An unhappy, inexperienced boarder tromps down the side of a hill, lumbering under the weight of his snowboard.

Hot spots, cool eats

Hot spots, cool eats

November 11, 2008

We've rounded up the best mountain restaurants to suit every budget and mood, from a casual cafe with lowly price tags to a lofty French brasserie that's conducive to celebrating togetherness.

Schuss in style

Schuss in style

November 11, 2008

For those of you who have seen Judie and me on the ski slopes, you know that we couldn't care less how we look. We throw on whatever will keep us the warmest and hope we don't ski into anyone we know.

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