Snow.com friends and fans voted for what the host of Après Adventures would wear in the Keystone Slush Cup -- held on a very cold day. Ryan Ross was a trooper and wore his outfit proudly in his attempt to skim across the whole pond. Shot and edited by Megan Leigh Sweeney.

During the final day of Vail's 2010/11 season, I headed over to Golden Peak to check out some of the talent, kaos, and all out silliness that is the World Pond Skimming Championships. Oh, and did I mention they set a world record for the largest crowd ever at a pond skimming event? YouTube is not...

Check out some of the amazing talent that came out for the last 5 'til 5 event of the 2010/11 season in Breckenridge. Click here for the 3D version.

Halley O'Brien can't get enough of spring time events, especially those that involve jigging, jibbing, and drinking. If you're shaking in anticipation, you may have a case of Spring Fever. Breckenridge resort is hosting a month packed with events. Spring Fever kicks off Saturday, March 17th...

Vail’s Closing Day is this Sunday, April 15th, and we’re finishing off the season with the biggest end of season party in the Rockies: Spring Back to Vail. The Concerts Perhaps the biggest draw of Spring Back, besides seeing the ridiculous costumes people wear on Closing Day, is the concert...

Free concerts, après parties and pond skimming are just a few reasons to come out to Vail for this years end of the season celebration, Spring Back to Vail . Every April when the winter season comes to an end Vail throws the biggest and best celebration in Colorado. Even if you’ve put...

With spring fever in full swing , folks from far and wide are getting excited for the long days of summer, and I couldn't help but write about one of my favorite summer occurrences: the sunset. Casting off the dog days of winter and embracing long days in the Colorado sun, there is no better time...

When I finished school , I was on the German National Team for halfpipe snowboarding. It definitely opened doors, but also made me establish a love-hate relationship with halfpipe snowboarding. A halfpipe always means a wall on the right and one on the left side, that give you about 5-8 hits in one...

Skiing and riding is not quite over in Tahoe. Heavenly and Kirkwood will be open for two more weekends (Friday – Sunday) beginning this weekend (April 20). With fresh snow and warming temperatures, spring conditions in Tahoe are as good as they get. Last week a winter blast rolled through the...

It’s April in Summit County and it’s too muddy to mountain bike, not quite warm enough to whitewater raft and – bonus – late-season storms just dropped more than 17 inches of snow at Breckenridge Ski Resort . It’s the perfect time to get some spring turns in (keep those...

As I put in my few runs on opening day at Northstar on Nov. 18, closing day seemed like a distant thought. Yet this past Sunday was the last day of the 2012/12 season at Northstar . While there’s still weekend skiing at Heavenly and Kirkwood , Sunday signaled the end of another ski season. The...

This is it. The final weekend of skiing and riding at both Heavenly and Kirkwood is upon us. And with fresh snow coming to Tahoe followed quickly by warm temperatures, closing weekend will include both powder and warm sunshine. There's 1 big reason you can't miss it: This is it. After...

The ski and ride season may have come to an end here in Eagle County but the summer activities are just getting underway. This interval season between winter and summer in the mountains is one of the best times to come visit. It’s far less crowded, hotels are cheap and most importantly there are...

The lifts have stopped running, but it’s still a good time to head to the mountains. Why? It’s actually snowing up there right now. If you’re willing to walk uphill a bit, you’ll get some of the powder that eluded us most of the season. Exercise and skiing aside, perhaps the...

Reminisce with me if you will, back to the days of inside out pj’s and snow dances, for the level of excitement and energy that precluded an imminent snow day. That day is here. Snow is back in Lake Tahoe and everyone can feel the buzz in the air. As we enter March, winter is in full force in...

Sad as it is to say goodbye to the ski season, at least Vail Resorts know how to go out with a bang. All seven resorts have an end-of-the-season extravaganza lined up with everything from live music to costumes to crazy contests, and with the warm weather and sunshine, each is pretty much guaranteed...

Photo Courtesy: Kirk Paulsen The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort March 29 through 31. Catch the world's top moguls and aerials athletes compete for the U.S. Freestyle Championship title. The action starts Friday, March 29 with the Moguls competition on...

Remember the mountain spring break trips that called for sleeping in cars, soggy pb&j lunches, and piling into community hot tubs? Now that you're an adult it's time to upgrade and reclaim your spring break VIP style.

We all know that skiing and snowboarding are great family sports. Some of our best memories come from cruising the mountain with loved ones. But what if you're a parent with children who want to get competitive? Joining a race team can be a big decision for kids and their families. To help shed some...

It’s the time of year where we must wipe the tears away and think about saying goodbye to our boards for a few months. Similar to kissing a child farewell before parting, we should really consider keeping our boards happy and healthy during the separation. Because nobody wants to greet next season...

Even when the ski areas are closed, there's a lot more going on than melting snow and mud after the end-of-season concerts and throw downs . In fact, there is still plenty to get excited about this summer season. To prove it, here are some of the hottest food and beer festivals and opportunities...

Every season has a story and we wanted to hear yours. Here is a collection of some of the most soulful, poignant tales shared by you, the skiers and riders of our resorts. Thanks for joining us this season, we look for many more wonderful memories to come! "There's nothing better than getting...

Skiing and dreaming—they go hand in hand. You know what I’m talking about. In November, my dreams (literally, at night, while asleep) take me to steep slopes with knee-deep powder. During the season, I waste spend a significant amount of time daydreaming about the mountains. Wishing I were...

There are few times in life when you get a do-over, but this weekend will be one of them. With over three feet of snow falling since Saturday, Vail and Breckenridge have decided to re-open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 19-21 st . It’s closing weekend, part two! The only thing that could...

Ryan Ross recaps a fantastic 2013 ski season by celebrating Keystone's closing weekend. The event featured pond skimming, Red Bull's Schlittentag and a collection of the most outrageous outfits. Ryan also visits with our guests to find out what they loved most about the 2013 season.