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The 103-page plan, which has been submitted to the US Forest Service for review, also proposes expanded parking at the ski area.

Governor Jared Polis announced Colorado’s new deal with Union Pacific, calling for three passenger trips per day on mountain rail, replacing a century-old contract between them.

Last week marked one year since young skier Dallas LeBeau died trying to jump across U.S. Highway 40, near Winter Park. After his death, his friend and mentor decided there was a gap in education for freeskiers like Dallas – who perform daring ski and snowboard tricks on camera. So, he started a class to educate young people about how to perform these tricks more safely.

The transition means several ski lifts, trails and resort restaurants shuttering for the season. But other recreation opportunities are not far off. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Tom Skulski and then read the Steamboat Pilot and Today story at the link below.

Howelsen Hill is closing for the season on Sunday, March 30, and the Steamboat Springs ski area is marking the day with a beloved local event. The Rat Lake Pond Skim Competition is a closing-day tradition that started in the 1980s.

Russ Scholl's "periodic table of snow" contains more than 100 different slang names for snow.

March is Colorado’s snowiest month. And if you live in Colorado, you know that amazing powder brings with it truly astonishing sunburns for skiers and snowboarders. Today on ITN: A Colorado State University snow expert on the science behind why a day on the slopes takes such a harsh toll on your skin.

The price of the Epic Pass has increased by 7% for next year. That puts the pass for 2025-2026 at over a thousand dollars.

But some say resort companies should be paying their own way.

Following an hours-long search, a snowboarder’s body was discovered at Winter Park Resort in January.