Winter Scene
Winter Scene 2010: Winter screens
Anyone who has called in “sick” on a morning that fresh snow has fallen will relate to the opening sequence of Warren John Morrison skis Antarctica in Warren Miller’s Wintervention. In Miller´s Wintervention. the opening scene of this year’s installation of the 60-...
Flying high
Colorado´s ski industry is the leader in North America for good reason. Visitation to local favorite Vail exceeds 1.5 million skier days each year. That number, 1,750,000 skier days (one skier, skiing one day) last year alone at Vail, means that the ski area has the ...
Spend your money on gas, not lift tickets
After last year’s lackluster snowfall truncated the number of available ski days, it would be nice if Mother Nature gave a little foresight into what Colorado resorts may be in for in 2012-13. Without a time machine to take a peek at January’s snowpack, snow ...
Winter Scene 2010: Music and events
Thursday, Oct. 28 music Cowgirl Radio. 9:30 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628. Pepper. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399...
Entertaining options through the winter months
3rd Annual 1940s White Christmas Ball...
Winter Scene 2010: Happy winter trails to you
Contrary to popular belief, horseback riding is not just for cowboys on hot summer days. In fact, winter horseback riding has become a popular, cold-weather attraction for Boulder County residents and visitors alike. Numerous equestrian ranches, stables and ...
Don’t hibernate this winter
Bears hibernate, but you don’t have to. Just because the thermometer has dropped a few degrees and the rain has turned to snow doesn’t mean that it’s time to put on 40 pounds, curl up by a fire and wait for spring. You live in Colorado for Pete’s sake. Winter just ...
Winter Scene 2010: Cultural Attractions
When you get tired of braving the snow, wind and ice outdoors, there’s plenty to do indoors to keep you entertained...
Winter Scene 2010: Hot styles, cold weather
As cold weather approaches, winter clothing emerges at your favorite boutiques and from the depths of your closets. Although it’s easy to slip on jeans and an oversized jacket to combat the cold temperatures, there are other options. The keys to effective winter...
Winter Scene 2010: Catch air
I´ve strapped on my snowboard for the first time in two years, and I’m standing at the top of a man-made jump staring downwards at an intimidating 42-degree slope. I’ve snowboarded for 12 years — I traded last year’s snow season for a two-month jaunt around ...
Winter Scene 2010: The firing line
It´s cold. It’s windy. Your hands are frozen. You’ve been snowshoeing for hours. Now the moment comes: the light on the Gore Range is perfect, with the snow reflecting the alpenglow that brushes the peaks. You pull out your camera. It’s going to be the perfect ...
