After thinking back to the Lost California Ski Areas I had skied when I was younger, I started wondering how many lost ski areas there were in Colorado. I knew of a couple but I had no idea there were so many more. What I found was that Colorado has a surprisingly rich history of "lost" ski areas. More than 175 ski areas have existed in the state since skiing began, but only around 30 still operate today, leaving well over 140 lost ski hills. Some of the best-known lost ski a

If you're looking ahead to the 2026–27 season, the biggest projects are in Utah, while Colorado's pipeline is more lift-focused than terrain-expansion focused. Colorado's Most Notable 2026–27 Upgrades Snowmass New Alpine Springs Express detachable six-pack chair planned for 2026. Improves access to the high-alpine terrain and reduces bottlenecks in the Elk Camp/Alpine Springs area. Copper Mountain New Lumberjack Express high-speed six-pack scheduled for 2026. Primarily aimed

Here we are at the end of another season. The season never starts soon enough and always ends too early for me. But it is about that time of year when we all start thinking of what ski trips to take for next year. If you are like me you start planning right away for next season when the current season ends. There are many choices and possibilities to look at. Have you ever thought about going on something that is more than just another ski or snowboard vacation? How about a

Located in Summit County, Colorado, just 90 miles west of Denver, Keystone Resort spans more than 3,100 skiable acres across five peaks. The drive from Denver typically takes about 1.5 hours, but travel times can easily double during peak ski season, especially on weekends and holidays. If you're planning a day trip, leave early and be prepared for mountain driving conditions. An all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with snow tires is strongly recommended duri