You don't have to worry about rough patches and death cookies at these resorts.

A Fast Tracks pass will allow skiers to skip long lines via an express lane at four ski resorts this season.

Two ski areas in Colorado and Oregon have taken a decidedly more chill approach to spend time outside up high this summer.

The Golden Eagle Awards recognize three ski resorts and one individual working to further environmental initiatives across the industry.

Don't forget, there's all sorts of cool events happening at ski areas this summer, including these road, gravel, and mountain bike events.

From extreme steeps to top-to-bottom groomers, these are the 10 resorts in the West with diverse enough terrain to please all comers.

An excellent variety of naturally differentiated terrain.

When you've got groms in tow, consider these 10 ski resorts for the ultimate kid-friendly experience.

Copper Mountain hosts a spring skiing tradition with an unconventional twist.

Looking for something new at an old favorite? These are the spots to visit this season.

This summer, you can hang with Halley at ski areas across the country.

The Winter Olympics are coming! Don't let the athletes get all the gold medals, get one for yourself with these simple training tools.

Dodging. Swinging. Bouncing. Climbing. Copper's new Wrecktangle will make you forget how much you miss skiing. Well, not really, but still...

Boxes, rails, backflips. Two Skiing editors enter the strange poleless world of park skiing and learn, among other things, why God made Advil.

Skiing doesn't have to stop in the summer—check out these ski camps for that summer fix.

Find your ski pass for next season—and the best deals—here.

Copper has shaken off its hot-girl- behind-the-frumpy-glasses image, but people still blow by it to ski Breck or Vail. Their mistake.

Colorado's Copper Mountain Resort is poised to win the hearts of a new generation of skiers by giving them what they really want: a kick-ass mountain.

Welcome everybody, to the home of the snow day.

Aiming to inspire skiers everywhere.

The ski industry is on the rebound: Skier visits were up last season, and resorts were champing at the bit to get started on expansions and upgrades. Here's what to look forward to this season.

Good news for trying to keep up (survive?) with your kids on the slopes. Yeah, you really can teach an old dog new tricks.

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Major storms roll through the west dumping fresh pow–finally.

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Copper Mountain lets us get a peek at their world class training facility.

Better than the front row.

Starting Wednesday, the US Ski Team's speed specialists get a jump on training.

Paraplegic skier Josh Dueck amazes and inspires by landing the first-ever sit-ski backflip.

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Don't throw the boards into storage just yet. March, April, and even May (if you ski at Mt. Bachelor) are the best months to get great deals on lodging, lift tickets, and equipment, all while curating a gnarly goggle tan. Sun, brews, music, and costumes are what make spring skiing the next best alternative to an epic powder day. Here's where to close out yet another great season of shredding.

Copper Mountain and Keystone Resort opened on November 5th. Arapahoe Basin also had top-to-bottom skiing by opening terrain under Norway lift.

Woodward at Copper coach Greg Riester tells us what to do to get back in to shape, which muscles to work, and why it pays to be strong.

This Saturday, August 21, the Warrior Dash makes a stop in Colorado. This nation-wide race phenomenon requires competitors to jump, crawl, and climb their way the finish line. Expect to get dirty.

This pet-friendly hotel is right on Mainstreet in Frisco.

A cozy bed and breakfast on Mainstreet in Frisco.

The tastiest pie in the village.

Enjoy a tasty beer or burger in downtown Frisco.

This classic activity is fun and adventurous.

Rent skates and take a spin on the lake.

Try an adventurous snowshoe tour in the surrounding wilderness.

An updated take on the age-old winter activity.

Head to nearby Frisco for fine dining in a cozy atmosphere.

Enjoy steak or local trout on Mainstreet in Frisco.

Here are the Top Five runs at Copper Mountain, from cruisers to steeps.

Enjoy the athletic facilities after a relaxing facial.

For a killer lunch deal or an après -ski brew, head to Tuckers.

The Cirque’s crowning amenity—ask any 10-year-old— is the heated outdoor pool with rock waterfall and hot tubs.

Fine dining in Copper Mountain's village.

Luxury amenities and slope-side convenience.

This just in: Intrawest—the company that owns Whistler Blackcomb, Winter Park, Steamboat, and other ski resorts—announced today that they're selling Copper Mountain to Powdr Corp, which also owns Park City Mountain Resort.

Last weekend called for up to a foot in the southern Rocky Mountains. With high hopes, we headed to Copper Mountain, which was expecting the brunt of the storm.

The Colorado resort opens with fanfare today

The man who’s skied 2,134 consecutive days—and counting.

Seth Morrison is featured in the new TGR film, Re:Session, and just signed on with a new sponsor, Backcountry.com. We spoke to him about Christmas shopping, early season groomers, and what it feels like to jump into a pile of foam.

Intrawest has a new helmet policy. Starting this season, riders at Whistler Blackcomb, Mont Tremblant, Copper, Winter Park, and others will be encouraged to wear helmets.

Mind blowing features for the tall-t set.

At Woodward at Copper, Colorado’s new indoor park training facility, you can learn Rodeo 5s, backflips, and more, into the comfort of a foam pit.

Woodward at Copper announces summer camp dates and prices

Eldora Mountain Resort announced today the appointment of Jim Spenst as General Manager.

Available Today Through the All New Web Portal www.SkiColorado.com

More than 300 athletes will compete March 29 and 30 in alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and figure skating.

Copper celebrates the St. Patrick’s Holiday on Saturday, March 14 with a special St. Patty’s Day themed En Fuego, dubbed O’Fuego, starting at 4 p.m.

Woodward at Copper, the first action sports training facility dedicated to Terrain Park and Pipe progression, is opening it’s doors to the public this Saturday, February 28, 2009

STS9 will perform a live PA set at Copper Mountain's annual spring festival.

Gray Line is now Copper’s official ground transportation provider, and this partnership includes year-round service featuring conveniently scheduled, non-stop, ground transportation service.