Dine

Where to Find a Dining Room on the Continental Divide

A-Basin’s new mountaintop chalet, dubbed the highest restaurant in North America, channels the cuisine and vibe of a ski trip to the Italian Dolomites

12/16/2019 By Devon O'Neil

Skiing + Snowboarding

80+ Hike-To Trails at Summit’s Signature Resorts

Want to ski and ride some of the steepest, least-crowded (and most sublime) inbounds terrain anywhere? Skip the lifts (and the lines) and follow this insider’s guide to 80+ hike-to trails at Summit’s signature resorts.

12/16/2019 By Devon O'Neil

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Introducing Summit County's Upscale Hostel for Urbane Outdoor Adventurers

Gravity Haus opens at the base of Breck's Peak 9.

12/16/2019 Photography by Devon O'Neil

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The Ikon Versus Epic Battle Continues

From extended seasons to expanded terrain, ski resorts add passholder-pleasing amenities in the escalating battle of Ikon vs. Epic

12/16/2019 By Devon O'Neil

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Why Sherpas on Everest Are Dressed like Ski Patrol

What porters on Kilimanjaro have in common with your local ski patroller: A warm, resort-branded coat

12/16/2019 By Devon O'Neil

Outdoors

Summit County's Haute Hut

The triumph, amid tragedy, of the Sisters Cabin, the latest and most luxurious addition to the county’s much-loved network of wilderness oases.

12/10/2018 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Ryan Dearth

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Are You an Epic, or an Ikon-ic, Skier?

With the introduction of yet another unlimited lift ticket, the snow stakes are high for serious resort skiers.

12/10/2018 By Devon O'Neil

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A Recap of Everything New at Summit County's Resorts This Season

Faster (and warmer) rides up the mountain, guides to secret powder stashes, and a bevy of noshes.

12/10/2018 By Devon O'Neil

Skiing + Snowboarding

An Insider’s Guide to A-Basin’s New Ski Terrain

As A-Basin prepares to open a pair of popular backcountry zones to lift-served skiing in 2018, local powder hounds are grumbling about their loss. Here’s a preview of what everybody will gain

12/07/2017 By Devin O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Top 40

Summit County's Top 40 Runs

A downhill purist's guide to the signature runs at every area resort you absolutely need to ski this winter.

12/07/2017 By Devon O'Neil

Made Map

The Man Behind the Map

Meet the New York-based cartographer who charts your favorite A-Basin runs.

12/07/2017 By Devon O'Neil

Gear Guide

She He Ski

We asked Matthew Penner, general manager of Breckenridge Ski Butlers, and Surefoot co-founder Russ Shay to pick the 2017 skis and boots they’d recommend to t...

12/21/2016

Play Hard

3 Magical Days for Adventurers

If your idea of alpine bliss includes bacon Bloody Marys, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Covet

Back Country Gear Guide

The latest in everything AT, for him and for her.

01/01/2015

Heroes

Fly Guy

Breck’s speed skiing pioneer looks back on life in the fast lane.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

People

Chair Apparent

For nearly two decades, Nate Dogggg has ruled A-Basin’s lift line; should we envy or pity the king of Colorado’s first chair?

01/01/2015 By Reilly Capps

Explore

3 Magical Days for Families

If your idea of alpine bliss includes mushing with the kids, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Love

3 Magical Days for Couples

If your idea of alpine bliss includes getting mushy with your sweetie, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Visit

3 Magical Days

72 hours of Summit County bliss, served three ways.

01/01/2015

Speed Course

Express Lane to Sochi

The US Ski Team’s Speed Center at Copper Mountain gives athletes a head start on the Olympics.

01/01/2014 By Shauna Farnell