Last week I was soaking up the sun and making turns through sweet spring mashed potatoes. And today?….it was like I had traveled back in time to the days of that spectacular storm in February! Seriously, winter is back with a vengence and I am loving it.

Get the most out of your spring time days on the slopes with these tips from ski country gurus.

There’s six feet of snow in Highland Bowl right now, and 6 inches of new snow yesterday, with more in the forecast. Basically, it sounds like it was an easy decision to keep the resort open for a week : Highlands will not close until April 8th, a week later than planned! Looks like I know what I’m doing this weekend…

Here are some images from A-Basin on Monday, March 26th. Can’t beat the Basin on a gorgeous spring day!

When you are faced with the challenge of hitting the slopes with the kids, one food for thought is really taking a look at the resort you choose. Most importantly, is it a good match for you and your family’s varying different skill levels? Will the speed racer get so far ahead of you and end up lost on the other side of the mountain while you’re struggling with the other kids? Is the skiing AND the food affordable? If one family member is tired, is there a place to hang out while the rest of the group continues to shred the gnar? Are the crowds of out-of-tonwers going to gobble up your wee ones on the bunny hill? And one thing we don’t think about much but is very important as it can set the tone for the rest of the day…how far do you have to walk (with ALL your gear) from the car to the chair lifts! I’m not sure how your family works, but we tend to not be the first on the slopes so by the time we get to the resorts, we don’t have prime parking, unless we’re SO late that we get there by the time the early birds are heading home for the day and we can snag their parking spots.

As if Arapahoe Basin hasn’t released huge news in the last month (They’re opening Montezuma Bowl, adding 34+ trails to the resort), A-Basin has big news!

Black Mountain Lodge is NOW OPEN!

Last November my Aunt and Uncle flew in using this deal, and they were pretty impressed by it. Really, with every boarding pass you purchase, you will recieve a day at Winter Park/ Copper for free.

With Daylight Savings time going into effect last week, Echo Mountain has been seeing more and more skiers and riders on the hill. At the end of this week, Echo will embark on their Spring Sessions…

All Echo Events here.

Since 1979/1980, Steamboat has reached their impressive 300 inch milestone - This year marks the 12th time Steamboat has reached this powdery goal.

Think your snowboard design is “so last year”? Do something about it: Help judge a competition between graphic designers to create a modern, “sick”-looking snowboard. A public display will be live for your own critique March 29th. Design Within Reach and Snowboard Outreach Society are partnering to relieve the public of ugly-looking snowboard designs…

As with many jobs, there can be some pretty cool perks. I’d have to say that working here with Colorado Ski Country USA, I’ve certainly enjoyed some of the extra skiing it has allowed me. But no perk beats the fact that because of this job, my husband and our 3 kiddos have been able to afford to do a lot of family skiing in this year!

Skiers and snowboarders will get to enjoy the benefits of more daylight in the evenings as a ski resort announced Sunday it is extending its hours.

Set your clocks forward an hour on March 11, 2007. And ski or board at Crested Butte Mountain Resort for an extra 1 1/2 hours!

I’ve got a soft spot for A-Basin. My first run down a Colorado trail was just after parking in “Last Chance,” slinging my ebay purchase K2 skis across my shoulder, and making those first baby steps on Sundance. In that first year I imagine I skied every trail, every glade, and I’ve seen Palivicini opened mid-day a number of times due to fresh powder.