Colorado Archives • The Liftie Report

Guide to the Best Après-Ski Spots in Colorado

January 21, 2020

What is it that makes a place magical after a day on the slopes? An open attitude toward dancing on the tables? A steady…

The 11 Best Colorado Beginner-Friendly Ski Runs

September 5, 2019

When pausing to ponder what makes a green ski run great, it’s more than being obviously geared towards a beginner. It goes beyond a…

The Best Ski Resorts for Families on I-70

December 6, 2018

When it comes to packing a whole lot of skiing options into one trip, there’s no better vacation destination than Colorado’s I-70 corridor. It’s…

10 Tips for Dropping into Colorado’s Dramatic Ski Bowls

March 1, 2018

Thanks to the high elevation of resorts in the Colorado Rockies, you won’t just find tons of trails, but you’ll also find wide-open (often…

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14 of the Best Ski Photo Opportunities in Colorado

March 1, 2018

With jaw-dropping backdrops everywhere you look, spectacular photo opportunities abound at Colorado’s resorts. But in some ways, snapping a truly spectacular photo isn’t always…

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16 of the Best Beginner Ski Runs in the I-70 Corridor

January 12, 2018

Imagine gliding down silky, smooth snow on vast, broad slopes where each wide turn feels like taking flight—exactly what you’re looking for in a…

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The 15 Best Ski Runs at Beaver Creek Resort (for All Abilities)

January 12, 2018

Besides luxurious perks like escalators, heated walkways, and the free, freshly-baked cookies handed out every afternoon, Beaver Creek Resort is a sprawling oasis of…

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The Most Iconic Ski Runs at Vail (According to the Lifties)

November 22, 2017

With nearly 200 runs to choose from, you could ski Vail for two solid weeks (or more) and still not see it all. The…

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What Ski Resort is Right for You?

November 21, 2017

Depending on the type of winter vacation you’re planning, some resorts are better suited than others for your particular trip. A girls’ weekend is…

An Insider’s Guide to Breckenridge Ski Resort: A True Big Mountain Experience

November 21, 2017

Towering majestically over an old mining town with a high point reaching a dizzying elevation of nearly 13,000 feet, Breckenridge Ski Resort is striking….