Aspen Skiing Co. finds being green isn't easy

ASPEN, Colorado — The Aspen Skiing Co. faces a “viciously difficult” challenge to achieve a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 10 percent by 2012 from its 2000-base line level, Auden Schendler, the company's executive director of sustainability, said Wednesday.

Should Colorado ski areas require helmets on kids?

California and New Jersey are poised to adopt the nation's first-ever laws requiring all kids under 18 years old to wear helmets while skiing. Could Colorado, the nation's ski capital, be next?

Progress continues on mountain bike trails

Municipal council was brought up to speed on the new mountain bike trail system currently underway in the Pass. Consultant John Przeczek of Pryzm Environmental and Carrie Morency of Crowsnest Pass Community Futures presented an overview of the project on Aug.[...]

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Hiking the high country

New Mexico's high country offers something for everyone, whether it's fishing, overnight camping, spectacular mountain scenery or just some pleasant hiking.

German bank's property woes crystallized at Snowmass Village

MUNICH - Snowmass Village, the Colorado ski town neighboring Aspen, got a lift in 2007 when Hypo Real Estate Holding agreed to arrange $520 million of loans to complete a $1 billion year-round resort. Three years later, construction has halted on parts of the 19-acre Base Village in Snowmass, where some buildings are wrapped in plastic, and Hypo has been seized by the German government. When the ...

Snowbowl discussion continues Thursday

The Flagstaff City Council will meet again Thursday morning todecide whether to sell drinking water to Arizona Snowbowl to beused for snowmaking.

Revived Cuchara ski area could boost Colo. county

DENVER—Locals hoping to revive the former Cuchara Valley ski area say their plan could add 600 jobs in a southern Colorado county with one of the highest unemployment rates in the state.

Cuchara ski area could boost Colo. county

DENVER (AP) - Locals hoping to revive the former Cuchara Valley ski area say their plan could add 600 jobs in a southern Colorado county with one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. The $14 million plan by the Cuchara Valley Recreational Foundation proposes a mountain coaster, tubing hill, zip line, a reservoir for snowmaking, and a half-pipe for snowboarders and skiers on about 47 ...

Revived Cuchara Ski Area Could Boost Southern County

Locals hoping to revive the former Cuchara Valley ski area in southern Colorado say their plan could add 600 jobs.

Aspen Snowmass Partners with Frontier Airlines to Offer Fly, Stay and Ski Free Vacation Package

Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado (PRWEB) January 14, 2009 -- Stay Aspen Snowmass, Aspen/Snowmass Resort and Frontier Airlines have once again joined forces to offer huge savings on an Aspen/Snowmass vacation...

Aspen and Snowmass Mountains Open for the Winter Season on Thanksgiving: New Silver Queen Gondola Debuts

Aspen, CO (PRWeb) November 22, 2006 -- There's much to be thankful for in Aspen. On November 23, opening day at Aspen Mountain, the new Silver Queen Gondola will debut for the winter season. ...

Last Minute Holiday Lodging Specials Available at Aspen Snowmass; Airline Seats Released

Aspen, CO (PRWEB) December 24, 2005 -- Recently released airline seats have opened the opportunity to book a last minute holiday vacation to Aspen/Snowmass and take advantage of great deals at a...

Ancient Ski Pro, Weems Westfeldt Writes Ski Book Bridging the Gap between Old Ski School Systems and Modern Skiing Fun

Aspen, CO (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Weems Westfeldt, a long-time ski pro with the Ski&Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass, announces the publication of his new ski book. The new book, packed...

Aspen Skiing Co. finds being green isn't easy - Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Aspen Skiing Co. finds being green isn't easy Glenwood Springs Post Independent The fate of the ski industry, and resorts like Aspen, depends on stopping climate change, he said. “We really do need to put a price on carbon if our kids ... and more »

Mountain News: Vail Resorts has social media option - Pique newsmagazine

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Mountain News: Vail Resorts has social media option Pique newsmagazine The Aspen Times reports that many real estate agents earlier this summer were cautiously optimistic that the Aspen-area market was slowly turning around. ... Colorado Ski Resorts Spend Millions to Improve Guest Skiing ExperienceUtah Skier Online Colorado ski resorts piling on upgrades for 2010-11 seasonRealVail Resorts ease off new chairliftsAspen Times all 183 news articles »

United keeps evaluating extra service for Aspen - Glenwood Springs Post Independent

United keeps evaluating extra service for Aspen Glenwood Springs Post Independent The merger is relevant to Aspen because Continental is strong in areas where United currently is not — such as Latin America, O'Toole said. ... and more »

Should Colorado ski areas require helmets on kids? - Denver Post

Should Colorado ski areas require helmets on kids? Denver Post His company, with four ski areas in Colorado, would support similar rules here. The state's largest ski operators — Vail Resorts, Aspen Skiing and ... and more »