Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski & Snowboard Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Parking, carbon neutralityRead More: The Oversimplified Guide to Opening Day at A-Basin<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAspen Snowmass<\/h2>\nPhoto courtesy of Matt Power\/Aspen Snowmass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: One lift, dining, terrain improvements, sustainabilityOver at Aspen Mountain, maintenance teams have spent the summer working to expand glading on the 153-acre Hero\u2019s terrain (that was new last season). Across all four Aspen Snowmass mountains, guests will get their beverage with a side of climate advocacy. Each compostable cup features a QR code and a call to action to join Aspen One (the Aspen Snowmass parent company) and Protect Our Winters to fight for meaningful climate action.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Vail Resorts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: App updates, ski competitions<\/strong>The Snow White area off the Imperial Superchair. Photo by Maren Horjus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Waste-sorting stations, app updatesCopper Mountain<\/h2>\nPhoto by Tripp Fay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: One lift upgrade, dining, pro skier-rider competitionRead More: 5 Things You Need to Try at the New Aerie Lodge in Copper<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Crested Butte Mountain Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Gear membership program<\/strong>over<\/em> maintaining their gear, the membership program My Epic Gear, new to Crested Butte this season, is a great option. The $50 membership fee, plus a daily use fee, offers access to more than 60 of the most popular models from Atomic, K2, Lib Tech, and more delivered\u2014and picked up\u2014slopeside or to your door.<\/p>\nPhoto by Mike Tish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: General maintenanceCaribou Lodge. Photo by Julie Phillips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Expanded facilitiesPhoto by Sarah Wieck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: One new conveyor lift, dining area, (limited) extended hours, rentals, multipurpose maintenance buildingOther improvements in the form of additional Nordic ski rental equipment and a multipurpose chairlift maintenance and ski patrol dispatch building aren\u2019t quite as sexy, but they do up the ante on convenience and safety.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Steamboat Springs Chamber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Nothingnew<\/em> at Howelsen Hill this season, it\u2019s worth a reminder that it\u2019s one of the few places where downhillers can find free<\/em> (not a typo) skiing. Ride the lift without a ticket each Ski Free Sunday.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Jack Affleck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: A resort within the resortPhoto by Casey Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: SnowmakingPhoto courtesy of Colorado Ski Country USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Birthday bashPhoto courtesy of Powderhorn Mountain Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Snowmakingprice<\/em> freeze is good news for customers. In a continued effort to lean into its \u201cMission Affordable\u201d motto, the family-friendly mountain is freezing or reducing lift-ticket costs, menu prices, and more.<\/p>\nPhoto by Christian Ridings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: One lift upgrade, trail maintenance, diningPhoto courtesy of Ski Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Aesthetic touch-ups<\/strong>Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: NothingPhoto by Powder Street Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: RFID cards, terrain cleanup, dual-activity dealPhoto courtesy of Murray Foubister \/ Flickr via Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Experiential ski trail, snowmaking, weekday passLover\u2019s Leap in Blue Sky Basin. Photo by Maren Horjus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Diningjust<\/em>\u00a0the so-called legendary Back Bowls that inspired Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton to create a ski resort in the first place. The $4 million Avanti Food & Beverage space set to open in the Golden Peak base area in early 2025 will offer buffalo chicken bowls, pho with smoked brisket, and multiple other bowls (and plates). If your crew is feeling bar food rather than international cuisine, grab a signature burger and a few minutes of the game at the new Powerline Pub, situated mid-mountain at the top of Gondola One. For more elevated fare, the Two Elk Lodge (sitting above 11,000 feet) will feature familiar favorites like chicken posole soup and Two Elk Pork Green Chile\u2014and the new-this-season industrial dish machine and reusable dishware will significantly reduce waste.<\/p>\nThe Cirque. Photo courtesy of Winter Park Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Snowmaking, ski school, trail signs, dining<\/strong>Expert-level skiers exploring the Eagle Wind terrain should keep an eye out for trail signs translated into the native Arapaho language. Then meet up with your crew at the Outpost lodge at the top of Wild Spur Express, where Denver-based American Indian eatery Tocabe has taken over the menu.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Visit Pagosa Springs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s new: Anniversary events<\/strong>\n\n\n
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