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Heard of Lake Nighthorse? It's Colorado's newest recreational lake – and it's now open to the public

Heard of Lake Nighthorse? It's Colorado's newest recreational lake – and it's now open to the public

  • Oscar Contreras, The Denver Channel
  • Apr 28, 2018

DENVER – If you’re already making plans for your spring or summer weekend trips, you might want to set your sights to the Four Corners this ye…

North Cheyenne Cañon Park master plan draws criticism

North Cheyenne Cañon Park master plan draws criticism

  • Seth Boster
  • Apr 12, 2018

A blueprint for the future of one of Colorado Springs' treasured outdoor hubs was met by heated opposition at a standing-room-only meeting Thu…

Colorado Springs City Council approves new landlord ordinances, funding appropriation for new Summit House

Colorado Springs City Council approves new landlord ordinances, funding appropriation for new Summit House

  • Conrad Swanson
  • Apr 10, 2018

The Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved ordinances to reel in problem landlords and transferred money to launch cons…

Rainbow Falls to remain closed for three more months

Rainbow Falls to remain closed for three more months

  • Rachel Riley
  • Apr 7, 2018

A popular recreation area west of Manitou Springs will remain closed for three months while the site is upgraded. Rainbow Falls Historic Site,…

'World class bike park' envisioned for Pikeview Quarry site in northwest Colorado Springs

'World class bike park' envisioned for Pikeview Quarry site in northwest Colorado Springs

  • Rachel Riley
  • Apr 4, 2018

A local concrete company on Wednesday made a renewed push to garner support for a controversial project, unveiling plans for a "world class bi…

12 easy hikes in Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region for beginners

12 easy hikes in Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region for beginners

  • Visit Colorado Springs
  • Mar 30, 2018

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pikes Peak region with these 12 easy hiking and biking trails for beginners.  Information from visitcos.

The Snow Blog: Ski towns prep for end of season celebrations

The Snow Blog: Ski towns prep for end of season celebrations

  • Liz Forster
  • Mar 29, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Snow started to fall in Colorado's central northern mountains Wednesday and was expected to continue through Thursda…

The Snow Blog: Possible double-digit snow totals at high-elevation Colorado resorts

The Snow Blog: Possible double-digit snow totals at high-elevation Colorado resorts

  • Liz Forster
  • Mar 22, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Last weekend’s storm surprised those lucky enough to ski Tuesday. The storm lingered just east of the Continental Di…

The Snow Blog: Fresh snow headed from California to Colorado mountains

The Snow Blog: Fresh snow headed from California to Colorado mountains

  • Liz Forster
  • Mar 14, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Some call it the ‘March Miracle’. Others simply embrace it with a sigh of relief. This week, a storm is expected to …

The Snow Blog: Fresh flakes to follow warm week in Colorado mountains

The Snow Blog: Fresh flakes to follow warm week in Colorado mountains

  • Liz Forster
  • Mar 7, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend After a fast-moving storm swept through the region last weekend, dropping 1 to 7 inches on mountains across the stat…

The Snow Blog: Ski for a cause at Breckenridge this weekend

The Snow Blog: Ski for a cause at Breckenridge this weekend

  • Liz Forster
  • Feb 28, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend To find snow this weekend, the key is not where but when. A dusting of snow was expected to fall over most of the st…

The Snow Blog: Wolf Creek hit with 20 inches of snow in first of three storms

The Snow Blog: Wolf Creek hit with 20 inches of snow in first of three storms

  • Liz Forster
  • Feb 21, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend After a healthy storm rolled through Colorado Monday and Tuesday, the state is on track to see more snow falling thr…

The Snow Blog: More snow in the forecast for Colorado mountains over long weekend

The Snow Blog: More snow in the forecast for Colorado mountains over long weekend

  • Liz Forster
  • Feb 14, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend It’s a good week to be a skier in Colorado. On Monday, a storm dropped 10 to 25 inches in the southern mountains, 12…

The Snow Blog: Packed powder and pyrotechnic suits this weekend at Colorado ski resorts

The Snow Blog: Packed powder and pyrotechnic suits this weekend at Colorado ski resorts

  • Liz Forster
  • Feb 7, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Another storm swept through Colorado this week, boosting the state’s meager base. Tuesday’s storm dropped 10-plus in…

The Snow Blog: Get your snow pants ready; 12 inches forecast in Colorado

The Snow Blog: Get your snow pants ready; 12 inches forecast in Colorado

  • Liz Forster
  • Jan 31, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Get your snow pants ready because Colorado is looking at 12 inches in 10 days.Maybe. “But there is a big caveat to t…

The Snow Blog: Submit your snow photos to The Gazette

The Snow Blog: Submit your snow photos to The Gazette

  • Liz Forster
  • Jan 24, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Before we get to this weekend’s snow, let’s talk about last weekend’s storm. The sweetest surprises were delivered t…

The Snow Blog: Racing for first chair this weekend at Colorado ski resorts

The Snow Blog: Racing for first chair this weekend at Colorado ski resorts

  • Liz Forster
  • Jan 17, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend Sunday is the day, at least for those willing to skip Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Snow is expected t…

The Snow Blog: 'Unsung hero' in powder skiing coming to Colorado this week

The Snow Blog: 'Unsung hero' in powder skiing coming to Colorado this week

  • Liz Forster
  • Jan 10, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend If you’re looking for fresh turns, it might be worth cashing in that “sick day" you reserve each year for special po…

The Snow Blog: Colorado ski resorts kick off New Year with military deals

The Snow Blog: Colorado ski resorts kick off New Year with military deals

  • Liz Forster
  • Jan 3, 2018

Where to Ski This Weekend in Colorado As snow falls across the East Coast as far south as Tallahassee, Fla., Coloradans can look forward to an…

The Snow Blog: While Colorado resorts rejoice, backcountry skiers beware

The Snow Blog: While Colorado resorts rejoice, backcountry skiers beware

  • Liz Forster
  • Dec 27, 2017

A roundup of what's happening this week for skiing and snowboarding around Colorado.

The Snow Blog: Christmas comes early for Colorado ski resorts

The Snow Blog: Christmas comes early for Colorado ski resorts

  • Liz Forster
  • Dec 21, 2017

UPDATE 11:25 a.m. Dec. 22

Liz Forster bio:

Liz Forster bio:

Liz Forster writes about skiing, winter outdoor recreation and all things snow in the high country for The Gazette's Snow Blog column. Her top places in Colorado to ski are Steamboat, Monarch Pass and Pikes Peak, though nothing beats a weekend in a backcountry hut with friends.

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