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As ski passes for the 2024-25 season go on sale this month, one small Colorado resort has decided it will not open for at least the next year. Hesperus Ski Area near Durango said it “will not operate for the 2024/2025 season. … Both downhill and uphill skiing as well as winter tubing will not be available.” That means Hesperus will be closed for two consecutive seasons after a mechanical failure with its sole chairlift prevented the ski area from opening this winter. While Hesperus’ Bighorn Lift is still in disrepair,…

Vail Resorts will launch a new function in its My Epic app next season using advanced artificial intelligence to answer questions visitors have about ski conditions, dining options and other aspects of mountain operations. Called “My Epic Assistant,” the service will be available for the 2024-25 ski season at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone with plans to expand it to other resorts in future seasons. “For more than a decade, we have been committed to improving the guest experience through the use of…

Ski season is nearing an end in Colorado’s high country, but it’s just beginning inside what used to be a big-box clothing store in a Thornton shopping center. That’s where the owners of Snöbahn opened their second location on Saturday at 14200 Lincoln St. The 38,000-square-foot space, previously home to a Stein Mart, features four “ski slopes” — inclined moving walkways — where people can learn how to ski and snowboard indoors or practice what they’ve already learned. Competitive skiers and riders can use it for…

Denver-based Alterra Mountain Company revealed early-bird price increases for next year’s Ikon passes on Thursday that were less than the increases rival Vail Resorts announced Tuesday for its Epic passes. But Ikon passes still cost more than comparable Epic passes. When Ikon passes go on sale next Thursday, the early-bird cost will be $1,249, which is $267 more than the comparable Epic Pass. The Ikon Base Pass will cost $869, which is $138 more than the Epic Local pass. Year-over-year, Ikon increased $90, a 7.7%…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. At a Glance: The Best Ski Gloves to Buy Right Now Our fingers are often the first things to freeze up on the mountain, and it’s a shortcut to ruining the whole day — there’s usually no getting back to warm hands. If you’ve been getting chilly digits this season, it’s probably time to upgrade your gloves. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best ski gloves to…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. At a Glance: The Best Ski Pants for Men Ski pants deserve more attention. Not only do they protect our legs from cold and wetness, but they also need to be flexible enough to allow full movement and durable enough to withstand falls and scrapes. In short, the best ski pants are worth shopping around for (and maybe devoting a good bit of your ski gear budget…

Arapahoe Basin, which has a reputation as one of the last independent, locals-focused major ski areas in Colorado, said yesterday that it is selling to Alterra Mountain Resorts. If the sale goes through, something that is expected to take place by the end of the year, the Summit County mountain will now join with Winter Park and Steamboat, which Alterra also operates. Alan Henceroth, who is the public face and COO of A-Basin, said he believes that Alterra will keep “the vibe alive” at The Legend (the ski area’s nickname),…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Thermal underwear goes by many names, from base layers to long underwear, and has more uses than we sometimes think. A good set of thermal underwear is essential for skiing, winter hikes, and camping, but the best base layers can also be used for everyday activities from chilly commutes to walks with the dog to weekend lounging. Whether you’re headed to the mountain,…

On a sunny morning last winter, I found myself facing an oh-so-Colorado predicament. My friend Tom was visiting from Michigan and he wanted to go skiing. Of course I wanted to go with him, but I had two non-negotiable work deadlines to meet that day. What to do? Take my work to the ski area, of course. As Tom loaded up the ski gear, I packed my laptop and charger. We made our way up Boulder Canyon and arrived at Eldora Mountain a little before 9 a.m. While Tom skied over to the chairlift, I found a cozy corner in the West…

After years of considering Denver, Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flagship airline, will launch its inaugural flight from Denver International Airport to Dublin on May 17. A group of Aer Lingus representatives met and mingled Monday morning with local business and civic leaders, tourism officials and Ireland natives excited for the start of direct flights from the Mile High City to the Emerald Isle. “It’s 116 days until heels up. Not that we’re counting,” said Yvonne Muldoon, director of sales for Aer Lingus. Flights from Denver…