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Maddy Schaffrick flies high at Copper Mountain, and competes for the U.S. Snowboard Team. Photo by Chris Owen.

Snowboarding Or Skiing For The Kids? Here's How To Decide

Kids are taking up snowboarding at a younger age, thanks to improved technology. How do you know whether you have a skier or a snowboarder? Full article

 

Kids ages two to four especially benefit from a ski harness.

Giving Little Kids The Edge On Snow

Different devices are available to help the littlest of kids learn to ski. Full article

 

Hurray. We get to ski longer.

Vail Goes Long With Later Spring Hours

Base area lifts at Vail will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the remainder of the ski and snowboard season. This change includes the Vista Bahn Express Lift (Chair... Full article

 

Ski Butlers

Ski Butlers Wins Vail Platinum Service Award

Ski Butlers Vail and Beaver Creek has gotten some good props for delivering the goods. Full article

 

Free heel fun

Learn To Telemark Ski In Vail Feb. 21

Vail's Snowsports Nordic School's Telemark Workshop Series will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Golden Peak. Full article

 

Turn off those iPods and iPhones when hiking in the backcountry.

Backcountry Experts Say To Power Down iDevices

With avalanche conditions particularly scary in the Rockies at certain times this winter, here's something else to consider: iPods and iPhones are linked to avalanche transceiver interference. Full article

 

Hurry Up Hill

Vail Mountain Winter Uphill Planned Feb. 21

Runners, skiers, snowshoers, and outdoor enthusiasts will converge at the base of Vail Mountain at the Lionshead Gondola Saturday, Feb. 21. Full article

 

Drop into a bowl in The Barn at Camp Woodward in Copper Mountain.

Here's How To Keep Your Teens Entertained At Ski Resorts

When you take your teens on vacation, they might not want to hang out with mom and dad all of the time. Ski towns offer options. Full article

 

Skiers and riders can borrow crutches and other medical equipment after an on-slope accident.

Vail Valley Residents, Guests Treated To Free Crutches, Wheelchairs

Now, individuals, regardless of income, can borrow wheelchairs, toilet risers, walkers, etc. at no charge if they are injured in the Vail Valley. Full article

 

Dillon Police seek to ensure rail sliding stays at the resorts.

Dillon Snowboarders, Filmmakers Get Fines for Urban Rail Jams

The Dillon Police Department's zero tolerance on urban skiing and snowboarding nets more than 20 citations a month. Full article

 
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