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Spring Break is almost here and it’s a tricky one to plan if you’re staying in Colorado! Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you coffered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2022 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. And, of course, COVID […]
Denver’s winter has certainly been lacking in white stuff! However, even when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, you’ll still find snowy fun in the heart of Denver with cozy fire pits, a real snow hill, a sock skating rink, a curling rink and so much more. Snow Days is a new multi-faceted winter experience that is […]
Colorado's Best Family Ski Vacation Guide 2021/22
- 22 Nov, 2021
- Mile High Mamas
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Colorado family skiing is back! COVID restrictions have complicated many things (including last year’s ski season) but we’re happy for some sense of normalcy for planning your Colorado winter vacation! Scroll down for insider tips on Colorado’s best outdoor ice skating and sledding hills. Mile High Mamas is a top resource for planning your Colorado […]
One year, in celebration of Oktoberfest, I tried to make my own pretzels. The recipe made it seem like it would be simple. But even though it might have been simple for the recipe writer, they did not turn out for me. But this time of year, I do crave a beer and pretzel (with […]
After a smoky and hot summer, who else is thrilled for the prospect of a snowy bluebird winter?! Vail Resorts today announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts, offering guests one of the longest ski seasons in the country with a focus on safety and the guest experience. The action kicks off […]
Keep summer going all year long!! Sure, Denver’s glorious summer may be winding down but NOW is the time to secure your GetOutPass so you can enjoy Denver’s best attractions like Elitch Gardens, Fat Cats, and Bandimere Speedway all year long for 45% off (scroll down for details). WHAT IS GETOUTPASS? The GetOutPass is […]
For the past four years, my family has purchased Epic Passes for the entire family, which is even that much more affordable when you pair them with EpicSchool Kids, a free program for Kindergarten through 5th graders that provides four days of skiing and riding at each of the state’s top-ranked resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, […]
It is arguably the best ski deal in Colorado for adults AND kids…and it runs out on Memorial Day. $49 is all May 31, 2021 will be the last day you can lock in your Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass purchase with a $49 down payment, with the remaining balance not due until September. And, through […]
An old ski lift at Southern Colorado’s Parker-Fitzgerald Cuchara Mountain Park could start running again by summer, making lift-served mountain biking, downhill skiing and more possible. The original Cuchara ski area, about 30 miles southwest of Walsenburg, first opened in the early 1980s. During the following decades, six different operators tried and failed to make a go […]
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