It can be hard enough for skiers and snowboarders in Colorado to avoid trees, other downhillers, poles, mystery bumps and mashed-potato snow — without also having to worry about running into a moose. But that’s not always possible, as several recent social media videos have shown. Since the 2023-24 ski season began, there have been … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Winter Park is a venerable resort where Denver families have grown up skiing and … Read more
With abundant snowfall and breathtaking views, Colorado is home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world. There are cirques, chutes and headwalls to tackle, moguls and steeps that will turn your thighs to jelly, and bowls with views of the Continental Divide. But you don’t have to be an expert skier … Read more
This is more than a non-skier’s guide to winter in Colorado or a roundup of cool après-ski activities. This is my ultimate Colorado winter bucket list for epic off-slopes fun. Make this winter your season of adventure by trying some — or all — of these 23 unique experiences. Broome Hut. (Denver Post file photo) … Read more
I thought I knew how to snowboard until I moved to Colorado. Growing up in the suburbs of New Orleans, La., I had a leg up on my fellow Southerners, at least. Both of my parents skied in Washington State where I was born, with my dad proposing to my mom by surprising her with … Read more
