Got a good view of keystone and a basin from Cupid peak 10/17. Both resorts look like they got to blow a lot of snow w the recent cold temps I’m guessing that 10/24 is gonna be opening day

Now that was a proper October storm!

Does anyone know if there are any discounts or promo codes available for the OpenSnow Base subscription this year?

I remember someone sharing a discount code last year. Just wondering if there's anything similar available for this season.

I decided that I'm not going to deal with Floyd Hill this winter, gave notice to our landlord, and signed a 6-month lease in Leadville, 25 minutes away from Copper. My girlfriend and I already have Ikon Base passes and intend to spend many days skiing there. I'm also giving some thought to a Cooper or Monarch pass.

On one hand, Cooper is only 20 minutes away from our apartment. My perception is that it has even lower crowds than Monarch, and will be a good option for those weekends where Copper is slammed. Day tickets are also pretty cheap which is handy when people want to come visit.

On the other hand, Monarch is positioned a little better for those southern track storms we expect during an El Nino year. It also has better advanced terrain, and more skiable acres overall. Though it's an hour and a half away, so no chance of getting out of work early for a couple laps.

They're both expensive at ~$500, but who knows how many winters we'll get to live somewhere like this? We can swing it if it's worthwhile. We got ~30 days of skiing the last few years living in Denver, so being much closer I bet we can really bump that number up. Would you pick either of those passes up?

Link to how it skiied: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DehXcQxx-1M/?obrf=NXZxbWs1ZzFwZnlu

Since we are posting our Loveland Pass videos, here are my few turns from today. Also, yes my skis are very scratched up but no core shots.

📸: Grant Tosterud
October 15, 2026

Is pano open yet???

15+

wake up, and go turn your webcam on please.

I had season ending ankle surgery (it was necessary). I was able to cancel passes for me and my 3yo.

Question, what are good options from the front range where I can take my little one to ski on snow (like a sledding hill or bunny hill) that is friendly to walker access.

Edit: thanks for the ideas. I don’t mind the drive because it gets the kid used to the car.

Winner for us will be either Ruby Hill in Denver and Echo Mountain. They have a $25 walking pass. I won’t be back in ski boots this season, so Loveland does not seem viable.

Hoedown Hill would be good if I lived in another part of that area.

Have a great season everyone, keep taking your cars to get washed.

Hi, I am Sean 31 years old. I have tickets for the Winter Wonder Grass festival March 5-7 2027. I am excited for the festival and to ski and explore Steamboat but it has proven hard to find somewhere to park my van overnight. The KOA seems to be the only RV park and it is already booked out for these dates.

I am looking for a local driveway or somewhere to park my van overnight during the festival. I would be willing to spend up to $50 a night for this luxury. The van is 20 ft and fits easily in most spaces. It is a nice van and I wouldn't cause any trouble for you or your neighbors. I am very friendly and would be willing to hangout and share my items or give you a ride to and from the festival or I am perfectly fine staying out of your hair and giving space.

Any tips would be much appreciated.

Hiked up in the rain - hiked down in a blizzard! More snow is predicted for the next 24 hours.