PR Newswire
DENVER, Sept. 5, 2014
DENVER, Sept. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of a memorable 2013-14 Colorado ski season that set a record for statewide skier visits, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are aiming to maintain that positive momentum by investing in guest-facing amenities and operations improvements that will further enhance every facet of the skier and snowboarder experience.
Arapahoe Basin will unveil a new 7,000 square foot Kids Center in the spring of 2015.
Aspen/Snowmass will reveal The Hideout, a new multi-million dollar children's center at the base of Buttermilk.
The new Burton Riglet Park at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will anchor the development of a multi-faceted ski and ride terrain-based learning facility in the base area.
Copper Mountain hands over the controls of Sherpa to everyone allowing for an open-sourced mountain where guests will be able to create and share their own mountain tips and favorite trails.
Silverton Mountain has purchased a new helicopter ski cargo basket especially made to accommodate the deep snow landings.
Sunlight Mountain is investing in base lodge improvements that support the ski area's commitment to sustainable business and underscore their pledge to guest service.
Steamboat will add two additional nights for skiers and riders to enjoy the slopes under the lights.
Crested Butte is installing a Magic Carpet for the tubing hill, bringing tubing to the base area's Adventure Park.
Loveland Ski Area's new Ginny Lee Cabin will provide skiers and riders a convenient place to meet friends and warm up without a trip to the base area.
Ski Cooper will offer an on mountain mobile food service with the new "Cat Trax" snow-cat.
Winter Park Resort's new Lunch Rock Restaurant will be a state-of-the-art facility utilized year-round, with 150-seat heated deck, 250-seat indoor restaurant, bar, and hydration station all focusing on Colorado themes.
Eldora Mountain Resort has added two new Kassbohrer grooming machines to the existing fleet of five groomers.
Powderhorn's mountain operations crew is widening the Equalizer trail for the 2014-15 season.
Ski Granby Ranch visitors will experience terrain improvements and expansions in 2014/15.
Telluride has invested in new snowmaking equipment for 2014/15, which will allow for greater snowmaking capacity in high traffic areas.
Wolf Creek Ski Area is adding a new refurbished Elma Lift, a fixed-grip triple chairlift, for the 2014-15 season.
SOURCE Colorado Ski Country USA