Light years from the corporate ski resorts along the I-70 corridor of central Colorado, Purgatory and Wolf Creek offer a divine reward for a little extra travel time — a touch of ski heaven
Rocky Mountain Skiing
Cowboys on skis: Montana’s undiscovered ski areas
In keeping with the casual western atmosphere, Lost Trail owner Bill Grasser notes you won’t need a $500 ski suit to fit in. “Overalls are just fine,” he said. The trails are more than fine.
Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee: Wild and woolly in Wyoming
Unlike many resorts, Jackson is a rugged mountain first, a ski area second. Skiers here are merely privileged visitors.
Jackson Hole tram strands 63, evacuation a success
The evacuation involved lowering skiers three at a time with harnesses 210 feet to the ground.
Too old to snowboard, too young to die
Snowboarding offers another way to have fun on a ski hill. Especially during an extended stay in the mountains, snowboarding is a good way to break up a week of skiing, particularly when conditions are less-than-perfect.
