Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued 12 pages of COVID-19 guidance for Colorado’s ski areas and resorts. The guidance covers everything from chairlift and gondola lines to employee housing. Recognizing that the caseload and incidence of the novel coronavirus is different from county-to-county and ski town-to-ski town, all Colorado ski areas […]
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Please Join My Team and #Move4Her
Hi friends, Two years ago, I ran in the National Race to End Women’s Cancer with my brother-in-law, Ben, and my sister-in-law, Trina. It was a great and gratifying experience. I ran with a sign on my back to honor women who have had women’s gyn cancers. And together, we raised over $10,000. At that […]
Why We Need Cross Country Skiing
By Pete Wilson. Originally prepared for the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Reprinted here with permission. All photos courtesy CCSAA. In the past few months of quaran-time, we have all perused countless news stories, blog posts, and social media blurbs recommending ways to stay active and sane while staying safe. In some ways, we […]
COVID 19: How Skiers Became Villains
There are plenty of Coronavirus villains to go around right now. At the top of the list is the nasty virus itself, whether you all it COVID 19 or coronavirus. Interestingly however, it appears that skiers and snowboarders played a significant role in the spread of the virus worldwide. And while it’s hard to imagine […]
Need A Face Mask? Buffs, Balaclavas and No-Sew Bandanas (Video)
On Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed all Coloradans to wear face masks whenever they leave their homes to help prevent the spread of COVID 19. Polis clarified that these face masks do not have to be medical grade and that scarce N 95 masks should be left for medical workers. […]