In the first episode of the Apres Adventure series, Ryan Ross meets with Pastry Chef Ned Archibald to learn how to bake a Pumpkin Pie and a Jack Daniels Pecan Bourbon Tart at Keystone ski resort in Colorado. Get the formulas at http://buzz.to/Ck3y4 . Shot and edited by Megan Leigh Sweeney.

Dave Lopez talks about the Beaver Creek golf club and the variety of terrain that's available to golfers in the area. From beautiful mountain vistas to babbling brooks, if you are a pro or not, it's still a great way to spend the day.

Country music, delicious food, rubber duckies, gear sales, segways -- who could want more for Labor Day in Vail? Snow Squad Scoop host, Halley O'Brien gives you the run down.

It's snowing in Summit County! Ullr came early to the county and at sunrise was still busy dusting the peaks around Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Pass. Snoop the dog enjoyed the cool weather in this video.

Tara Llanes (pronounced YAW-ness) has accomplished more in her life than most of us could ever dream of doing. During her 15 years as a professional mountain biker, Llanes became a four-time national bike champion, winning both silver and bronze at the World Championships and winning the X Games. ...

And you thought Vail was all about the outdoors. Clearly you haven't yet heard about Vail Restaurant Month . Four weeks of gourmet, farm-to-table, healthy living, family style, this off-season celebration is reason enough to head to the high country in the coming weeks. Restaurant week kicked...

When cooler temps settle into the mountains, it's time to bring out the warm clothes. It's too early for tons of fleece and down, and too late for sundresses. Here's the top seven items to gear up with for fall. The vest I know fall has officially arrived when I find myself reaching for...

Fall is in the air, and for Vail Resorts' Red Sky Ranch Golf Club , that means it's time for the Golfweek Conference Challenge hosted by The University of Denver and Golfweek Magazine. Now in its second year, the tournament invites 18 female university golf teams from 18 different conferences...

More than any other season, fall brings a mix of conditions that require savvy layering skills. Otherwise, you find yourself under-insulated (we're scraping frost off our windshields most mornings!) or overdressed (long sleeves and pants feel suffocatingly hot come Happy Hour). To handle fall's...

While the summer visitors have gone and winter visitors are planning their ski vacations, savvy culinary aficionados are here in Vail making the most of Vail Restaurant Month . Vail Restaurant Month: a little background Now in its second year, Vail Restaurant Month (or VRM) is fast becoming a signature...

Some people love spring -- the smell of fresh rain sprouting an array of beautiful flowers just does it for them. Some people love summer and the feel of sand between their toes. Some people love fall spending days kicking up the leaves and sipping on sweet tea. And some people are like me -- they...

It's snowing in Lake Tahoe Oct. 5. Northstar California got a light dusting of white stuff -- just in time to build hype for ski season. Northstar's opening day is Nov. 18

It's a snowy world up at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Winter is roaring its gorgeous head and coating the slopes with beautiful white stuff -- just in time for Opening Day, Nov. 18.

We're officially 45 days away from opening at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California -- and Ullr seems to be jumping the gun. With snow accumulating at both resorts in the past 24 hours, winter is rearing her gorgeous head and helping skiers and snowboarders prepare for another year...

Any Colorado native knows the best ski pass is Vail Resort's Epic Pass . For $649 you get unlimited access to Vail , Beaver Creek , Breckenridge , ski resort">Keystone , Heavenly , Northstar and Arapahoe Basin with no blackout dates. You also get six ski-with-a-friend discounts that are preloaded...

We all know fall is the best time of year to get great deals on ski gear, but did you know it's also the perfect time to get pampered? During the off-season months of October and November the luxurious spas in and around Beaver Creek are offering amazing deals on massages, facials and salon services...

The best way to see the fall colors is above the trees, according to Ryan Ross and Zip Adventures out of Vail , Colo. Watch as Ryan cruises through Colorado's canyons in the latest episode of Après Adventures. Shot and edited by Megan Leigh Sweeney. See all the episodes of Après Adventures...

"I had to explain what skiing was to them," Andrew Jordan said about telling his students he had won an Epic Pass for Life. "Most of them have never seen snow, but they are still all happy for me." Jordan, originally from Omaha, Neb. won the Epic Pass for Life after purchasing...

See more photos from today's opening here. See a video of Arapahoe Basin opening here. Epic Pass holders enjoyed the first day of the season at Arapahoe Basin today as the resort opened for the 2011-2012 season. Hundreds showed up to score free donuts, endure chilly temperatures, and of...

Northstar installed the Promise Land Chairlift this summer. Check out footage of helicopters placing the towers, and a glimpse at what the new terrain will look like.

The 2011-2012 season of Epic is here! Arapahoe Basin is the first resort on the pass to open -- Oct. 13. Check out Opening Day footage here and how the snow is.

I fear I may be frantically writing this post through sheer excitement. Let me give you a quick recap. On Friday, October 7, I spent the day up at Northstar California at their Media Day and what a day it was. Northstar is in for one epic season. Here is why: The Zephyr Lodge If you are anything like...

Shaun White is ready for opening day - make sure you are too! Get your EpicPass today.

Every year locals and visitors gather in Keystone to grab a bite to eat, drink some wine, and bring attention to a serious disorder. Cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves brain and nervous system functions and affects a variety of faculties from motor skills to muscle tone. It's a disorder that...

On Nov. 18, Vail mountain will officially open for the 2011-2012 season. Skiers and riders only have to hold on for 27 more days until they can get the feeling of snow under their feet. Mornings temps in Vail are now consistently in the 20 degree Fahrenheit range . Bright blue sparkling Colorado skies...