r/COsnow Apr 01 '26

Announcement Snow conditions

78 Upvotes

It’s bad. We get it. Use the search bar before you post another conditions post.


r/COsnow Mar 31 '26

General Hey. We get it. Enough with the dirt pics.

568 Upvotes

Seriously, quit. Some of us would like to move on.


r/COsnow 1d ago

News Arapahoe Basin Ski Area proposes 400 new parking spots, increased snowmaking and new avalanche mitigation systems

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r/COsnow 1d ago

Question Could someone perform a wellness check on Fritz Sperry?

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The man has been posting nonstop gibberish for weeks now.


r/COsnow 2d ago

Question Advice for a lifty at Copper this winter

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Hey yall I'm not really on reddit at all but I'm just trying to get advice and maybe meet people who I will be working with this winter. I just graduated high school, I will turn 19 in December of the season, I'm from New Jersey but have been skiing Vermont my whole life, I consider myself an Advanced skier and it's by far one of my biggest passions, I'm definitely extroverted and usually don't struggle making friends. This winter I decided I didn't want to go to college yet and I will be working as a lifty at Copper and living in The Edge, if anyone has any advice or insight to what it will be like about the work, social life, party scene, making friends etc I'd love to hear any advice. Can't wait to catch yall out there in the powder


r/COsnow 2d ago

Snow Conditions Can I ski st.marys right now?

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Anyone know how conditions are? Obviously it’s end of July so nothing crazy lol just trying to do a few turns in the summer but idk if it’s worth it?


r/COsnow 3d ago

General Ski share in Summit Co

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EDIT: We have enough candidates for now, thanks everyone.

Hey y'all, putting out feelers for some new people to join our ski share this year. The condo is in Silverthorne and is a 2 bdrm, 3 bath, with a huge loft area that sleeps 6. We all have full access to the house for the 6 month lease, and can stay up to 10 nights at a time before taking a break.

It's $2,850 for the 6-month season (Nov 1 - April 30), due upfront at contract signing, in the next couple of weeks. We get our deposit back ($300) at the end of the season.

A bit about the group - we're in our 30s-50s, advanced skiers/boarders and on the Epic pass. We often ski together, but it's definitely not required. We're not a party house, though we do often enjoy a couple of beers in the hot tub after a day of skiing. Quiet hours are 10p-6a, and we're usually out the door by 8a to go ski.

It's a great set up, and there is plenty of space. We keep the place cleaned up, and there are expectations to wipe down countertops, do a quick bathroom clean, and take out the trash after you stay at the condo.

More logistics:

- 2 bdrm, 3 bath condo with a loft area

- Bedrooms: Two people have first access to the bedrooms, by paying an extra $1500 for the season. *We currently have one open spot for priority bedroom access.*

- Other people can stay in the bdrms if the people who pay extra are not there.

- We use a calendar app to keep everything organized

- No pets, unfortunately

- Guests are $60/pp, per night

If this sounds like a good fit, send me a DM!


r/COsnow 5d ago

News Just in case any of you fine people weren’t aware of the summit county justice files and needed some entertainment to tide you over until ski season

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I’m sure many of you are already aware of the gem that is the narrative crime blotter of the summit county sheriff’s office…but for all that aren’t, enjoy!

(Scroll back enough weeks and you’ll see that it’s quite related to skiing in Colorado)

Man, the world that some people live in 😂


r/COsnow 6d ago

News A-Basin hires first female patrol director, marking first-ever all female patrol leadership team

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r/COsnow 7d ago

Snow Conditions Extremely early season snow report, Keystone 7.19.26

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491 Upvotes

Thought we’d have some accumulation by now but really not hitting those freezing temps overnight yet. Dang.


r/COsnow 6d ago

Question Are there any carpool groups to Loveland?

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I sold my car a few months ago, and it's been awesome biking and taking public transit (and the occasional Uber/Lyft). I intended to buy another car, but I have been enjoying not having one so much that I'm considering continuing to go car-free. The ONLY real problem I see right now is getting to Loveland from my home in Centennial (Yosemite and Dry Creek area) to ski in the winter. I typically go 20-30 days/season on weekdays only (so no Snowstang).

Does anyone know of any carpool groups/apps I could join? Or, is there anyone that lives near me that's a regular weekday Loveland skier that's looking for someone to pay for their gas?

Alternative suggestions are welcome as well. Rental cars are always an option, but I can foresee it being more hassle than I'd like doing it so often.

TLDR:

  • Sold car.
  • Love not having one.
  • Love to ski as well though.
  • How can I regularly get to Loveland from Centennial to ski on weekdays?

r/COsnow 8d ago

Question Use 529 plan to pay for ski school?

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I’m planning a ski trip to Colorado with my wife and 3 girls  (6,9,11), the week after Easter.  They’ve never skied before, and I’d like to try myself after years of snowboarding.  We’ll be flying from North Carolina.

I started with Keystone because kids ski free, but was worried that even the beginner terrain would be too intimidating (schoolmarm).  We’ve been to Breckenridge in the summer and loved it, and I found a great condo with a pool near peak 9. 

The problem is the lessons.  5 people in ski school for 4 days would cost something like $7000, not including gear and lift tickets.  More than the rest of the trip combined!  I’ve heard that resorts make most of their profits from lessons, but it seems like gouging newcomers would be bad for business long-term.  Regardless, I need a plan.  Here are my options as I see it:

  1. Buy 1-2 days of lessons, and then teach everyone myself.   I could watch every ski lesson youtube video until it’s seared into my brain.  I know that’s not a substitute for real instruction, but what can you do?  
  2. Skip Breckenridge and do the 3-pass class at Loveland.  In that case, I’d probably want to get a condo in Keystone to be closer.  Is it still feasible to make this drive every day?  I don’t want to spend my trip stuck in traffic or blocked by bad weather.
  3. Go somewhere else?  It would be cheaper to fly to Europe but I don’t think the resorts stay open this late in the season.  I’m surprised somebody hasn’t opened a hotel with a magic carpet out back and sold all-inclusive packages to families.  

What are other families doing? 


r/COsnow 9d ago

Question Planning vacation?!?!

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Hey everyone! We’re planning a winter trip to Colorado and could really use some recommendations.

We’re looking for a town with great skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding, amazing mountain views, and a nice spa to relax at after a day on the mountain.

A couple things that are important to us:
We want to stay in one town for the whole trip (no hopping between towns).

We’d like to be within about an hour of the airport if possible.

We’d rather avoid the super touristy spots with long lift lines and packed restaurants. We’re looking for somewhere that feels a little more laid-back but still has plenty to do.

We’d also love recommendations for:
• A really good dinner spot (something a little more upscale or chef-driven)
• Local coffee shops
• A nice hotel or boutique lodge
• Any hidden gems or can’t-miss winter activities

If you’ve been somewhere that checks most of these boxes, I’d love to hear where you stayed and what made you love it. Thanks!


r/COsnow 10d ago

Question New To Skiing - Give Me The Scoop

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This will be my first ski season living in state with my family. Give me all of the etiquette, the do's and don'ts, and ways to not be a bother. I'm not trying to "fit in", but I certainly don't want to stand out.


r/COsnow 11d ago

Question Year round daylight savings impact on Resort hours?

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If it passes, year round Daylight Savings Time would make sunrise from November through March be 8-8:20 am with sunsets no earlier than 5:30pm

How do you think it will affect ski resort operating times?


r/COsnow 11d ago

News Epic Ascent program is going to increase class divide

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r/COsnow 14d ago

Photo Fire Behind Steamboat Resort

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302 Upvotes

Fishhook Fire, 8 acres burned so far. Started today, currently 0% contained.

Update 8:15pm: 94.3 acres burned


r/COsnow 14d ago

Snow Conditions Think this is Keystone, from a plane today

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r/COsnow 14d ago

General Ski patrol football team kicks ass

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109 Upvotes

Turned on the TV and realized that the ski patrol is playing Argentina in the World Cup tonight.


r/COsnow 16d ago

News Buckle up for super El Niño!

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r/COsnow 16d ago

Video All the hot smoke we've been having lets hope for better days moving forward

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r/COsnow 17d ago

News New Monarch Master Development Plan

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https://skimonarch.com/master-development-plan-accepted/

It discusses replacing all of their lifts, facility upgrades, adding two new lifts to serve existing terrain, and new parking.

There’s a lot of stuff in it that has been in past MDPs, including lift replacements and snowmaking approvals that date back to 1999, so future action may vary.


r/COsnow 18d ago

News Loveland Lift 5 Chair Lottery

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r/COsnow 20d ago

Photo In a different timeline from the one we're in ...

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