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For the past 50-plus years, our colleagues at SKI magazine have invited readers to weigh in on the best ski resorts—because no one’s as passionate as a skier praising their favorite hill. These ranked highest.

For our 38th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters weighed in on their favorite ski resorts in North America—including the US and Canada. Colorado once again dominated the US side of ski resorts this year, with 11 making our top 30; and three of the four mountains at Aspen Snowmass making the t...

In western Colorado, about nine miles northwest of the city of Aspen, is the town of Snowmass Village, home to the Snowmass Ski Area, which opened in 1967. Historically, the town has been sleepier than glitzy Aspen. But recently, a phased $1 billion Snowmass Base Village development—a slopeside pr...

While the Rocky Mountains are justly famed in the winter for world-class skiing and snowy peaks, the lesser-visited months of autumn are some of the mountain range's most beautiful as the leaves in the valleys turn from green to gold. A marvelous perch from which to witness nature's vibrant transfor...

Readers voted these mountain properties as the best in Colorado in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024.

The Snowmass Rodeo is still thriving after 50 years thanks to a strong connection to its everyman roots.

A seasonal job in a mountain town is one of the most fun adventures there is. Our Colorado-based columnist offers proven tips on how to land lodging that you can afford.  

The professional sport of rodeo was born from real cattle herding practices of Spain, Australia, and the Americas. Today, these tests of skill and speed are most closely associated with the American West, though rodeo events are hosted throughout the continent. An expert panel nominated their top pi...

uly is the height of the summer vacation season, and if you’re thinking of getting away for a bit, we have some ideas for you. Whether you want to be part of the crowd in Paris or prefer an out-of-the-way destination, we’ve got you covered. With our research and experience, along with suggestion...

When the chairlifts have made their last run of the winter, ski resorts throughout the country begin preparing for spring and summer activities. For many ski areas, spring and summer business equals winter numbers as guests come to take scenic chairlift rides, mountain bike or enjoy a variety of adr...

While most ski areas in Colorado have colorful pasts as mining towns, logging sites, ranches, farms or homesteads, none can boast a prehistory like that of Snowmass. Tens of thousands of years ago, mastodons, camels and giant sloths roamed what is now the ski resort’s base area. How do we know thi...

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.