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We like our powder light and fluffy in Colorado and there are many reasons we’re blessed with “champagne or blower pow.” In order to plan your perfect day of riding, skiing, sledding, or even snow…

Aspen Mountain received 64.5 inches of snow between Dec. 24-31. Only about 33 inches have fallen in the weeks since.

Aspen Mountain received 64.5 inches of snow between Dec. 24-31. Only about 33 inches have fallen in the weeks since.

Colorado’s snowpack is looking all the more impressive so far this winter, particularly on Grand Mesa, boosting hopes for some level of recovery from drought conditions, although a dry spell

The latest storm cycle boosted meager snowpack levels in the Aspen area to above the 30-year median for this time of year. More snow is in the forecast.

The latest storm cycle boosted meager snowpack levels in the Aspen area to above the 30-year median for this time of year. More snow is in the forecast.

How the fortunates of Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk changed overnight on Thursday. Thin snow cover pointed to a limited opening but the storm Thursday night will allow 430 acres to open Saturday at Aspen Highlands and 254 acres at Buttermilk.

How the fortunates of Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk changed overnight on Thursday. Thin snow cover pointed to a limited opening but the storm Thursday night will allow 430 acres to open Saturday at Aspen Highlands and 254 acres at Buttermilk.

 We know many of you, our faithful readers, fancy yourselves as moto heads. And we get it: it takes skill to ride these beastly machines, especially dirt bikes. There’s so much weight transfer, bike knowledge, and experience involved. Dirt bikes can get to places that, well, places that maybe they shouldn’t. Like this guy for example. “(This was a) mishap on the climb up Schofield Pass, near Crested Butte, Colorado on September 4, 2019,” wrote Rick Hogge. “The video is long but tho...

David Krause/The Aspen Times Above-average snowfall in March was great for skiing and raised the Roaring Fork Valley’s snowpack a modest amount at a critical time. Snowmass picked up the most snowfall among Aspen Skiing Co.’s four ski areas in March with 68 inches, according to Skico’s records. That’s a foot above the ski area’s average snowfall of 56 inches for the month. “The weather pattern really favored Snowmass,” said Jeff Hanle, Skico vice president of communications. Snowm...