Although most ski areas are known for their downhill ski trails, Summit County ski areas have made an effort to craft an uphill skiing experience over the past several seasons. Contrary to downhill skiing, where.
Although most ski areas are known for their downhill ski trails, Summit County ski areas have made an effort to craft an uphill skiing experience over the past several seasons. Contrary to downhill skiing, where.
Two Summit County resorts are hosting safety events this weekend filled with games, giveaways and more all while educating guests about major aspects of the National Ski Area Association’s Responsibility Code. “We celebrate everything.
Photo from Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Nearly 40 cyclists climbed more than 1,500 feet to race Saturday, July 31, at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area’s first-ever Reverse Enduro mountain bike race.
Eleven women and 27 men challenged themselves by climbing the three miles from A-Basin’s base to the top of the Zuma Lift at 12,456 feet.
Breckenridge cyclist Taylor Shelden completed the course in the fastest time at 31 minutes and 6 seconds. He beat men’s runner-up John Rauen of Breckenridge (36:36) and third-place finisher Kevin Minard of Dillon (37:43).
Alisha Scheifley of Dillon, who won the Soda Creek Scramble last week in Keystone, won the Reverse Enduro women’s race with a time of 38:27. Scheifley bested runner-up and Summit local Meggie Manzo (46:38) and third-place finisher Shauna Bocksch of Frisco (50:30).
Photo by Curtis DeVore / Copper Mountain Resort
When Copper Mountain Resort President and General Manager Dustin Lyman saw the level of demand for uphill and backcountry skiing last March, he knew Copper needed to add an uphill race series to the resort’s lineup.
Since Lyman began leading the resort at the start of the 2018-19 winter season, the Boulder native and former National Football League player has leaned into the resort’s niche as “The Athlete’s Mountain.” Along with serving as the U.S. Alpine Ski Team’s official training site and as the elite training and competition venue via Woodward Copper Mountain Park for park and pipe sports, Lyman believes uphill is a part of Copper’s athlete-first brand.