2012 Rocky Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding Year in Review

21st December 2012 | Donny O'Neill

News Regions: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

Resorts in this article: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Aspen / Snowmass, Big Sky Resort, Bridger Bowl, Grand Targhee Resort, Jackson Hole, Vail

There's no better of a way to finish out a solid powder day after the ski slopes close then to hop on the new Gondola 1 at sunset. The storm finally cleared after more then 5 days of snow. We caught the Gondola # 50. The only, all gold cabin, commemorating 50 years of Vail.

2012 IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

ONTHESNOW SKI TEST IN ASPEN, CO

In March, OnTheSnow brought together a crack team of ski mountaineers, racers and professional skiers to put 2012's powder, all-mountain and frontside skis through the ringer in Aspen. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECAP.

PHOTO GALLERY: THE PEOPLE OF OPENING DAY/ARAPAHOE BASIN

This year Arapahoe Basin was the first ski area in Colorado to open on October, 17. OnTheSnow was there to capture the unique characters that came out for opening day. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GALLERY.

Founders Together

WHY VAIL MATTERS: 50 YEARS IN, VAIL HAS REWRITTEN THE NORTH AMERICAN SKI EXPERIENCE

This year marked the 50th Anniversary of Vail's opening in 1962. Since they opened, Vail has been instrumental in the evolution of the North American Ski Resort. We put together a photo gallery of the Legends that helped to shape Vail as well as an article that examined Vail's history. CLICK HERE FOR THE GALLERY. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE.

2012 VISITORS' CHOICE AWARDS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

BEST TERRAIN: SNOWBIRD

BEST FAMILY RESORT: VAIL

BEST NIGHTLIFE: ASPEN

BEST PARK & PIPE: PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE GOOD LIFE TRAVEL SERIES

Earlier this year, OnTheSnow traveled north to the Tetons for the first installment of our The Good Life Travel Series. We visited Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Teton Pass, Grand Targhee Resort, Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl. Here's what we came up with:

The Good Life: Jackson Hole