Liftopia.com – Discount Lift Ticket Site – Review
Last week as I was preparing for a ski trip in Durango, CO. I came across a great little discount site. I was trying to save some money and was searching the internet for some discount lift ticket coupons. What I found was Liftopia.com. The best way I can describe Liftopia is through comparison. I'm sure you have all heard of and even used discount hotel/flight sites like Priceline and Travelocity. Liftopia is similar to those sites in that they sell discount
Ski Cooper near Leadville Colorado – Trip Report
Last week my family got to spend some time skiing at one of our favorite ski areas. Ski Cooper outside of Leadville Colorado is where I learned to ski more than 20 years ago. Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to teach my oldest daughter to ski on the same mountain.Sunset we enjoyed on our drive up to ColoradoI'm unsure of the name of this 14,000+ foot peak.Ski Cooper is a unique, inexpensive, family friendly ski
Salomon Unveils New Revolutionary BBR Ski
Salomon has unveiled a revolutionary ski design. The latest design from Salomon's ski designer Bertrand Krafft, the new BBR ski is unlike any ski ever made. According to Salomon:The patented “V” shape redefines skiing on all types of snow. An oversized tip and rocker shape enable it to float in powder and adapt to uneven terrain smoothly and predictably. With a narrow waist and pintail, a short radius and short effective edge on-piste, BBR provides great carving and outstanding edge grip
The Little Mountain That Could.
I will be leaving soon for a much anticipated trip to summit county Colorado. I am taking a group of families to ski at Ski Cooper outside of Leadville Colorado. Ski Cooper is a small resort in the San Isabel National Forest. Taking up only 400 acres and consisting of only 26 runs and 5 lifts (2 of which are beginner lifts) Ski Cooper is not your average resort. But it is not below average either. To be honest, I
Google Ski View
The Goat reported the other day that Google's street view is now available for some ski slopes. Beginning with the olympic venues and expanding in the future. Here is a map from Whistler Resort. Its just like skiing only a lot lot slower.View Larger Map
Snow Bear Inn and Condominiums – Taos Ski Valley, NM
They say you get what you pay for. I guess it’s true when it comes to Taos Ski Valley Lodging. Last Wednesday and Thursday we stayed in a one bedroom one bath condo at The Snow Bear Condominiums in Taos Ski Valley. You couldn’t beat the price at $100 a night for ski in ski out condo at the base of the Mountain. That was down from the original $125 we were quoted on the phone and $150 as