Thanks For a Great Season!

Video footage from Closing Weekend 2010-2011. Thanks for another great season! See you in the Fall!

Spring Storms Bring Another 2 Feet to Loveland!

Spring Storms Bring Another 2 Feet to Loveland!
As other ski areas around Colorado are getting ready to close, Loveland is still going strong! A couple spring storms have hit us this week dropping another two feet of fresh and pushing our year-to-date total over 475 inches and our mid-mountain base over 100 inches! With just under a month of the season remaining, there is still time to get great spring skiing and riding in! And with late season ticket pricing now in effect, only $46 for adult and $22 for children, what other excuse do you need?!

2011 / 2012 Season Pass Announcement
As the end of an epic snow season looms in the near future we are excited to announce that 2011 / 2012 Season Passes are on sale now and will be good for the remainder of 2010 / 2011 season as well! These are the lowest priced passes that will be offered for 2011 / 2012 season and are available online, at the Loveland Basin Ticket Office, or over the phone by calling 303-571-5580 x136. Don't forget, all season passes now come with 3 days at Monarch Mountain, 3 days at Purgatory, plus tons of other great perks! Hurry because these prices expire on Closing Day, May 31st, 2011.

2011 - 2012 Loveland Season Pass Prices
New Renewal
Adult (23-69) $359 $339
Young Adult (15 - 22) $269 $249
Child (6-14) $159 $149
Under 5 No Cost No Cost
Senior (70+) $79 $79
Midweek $249 $239

Ski & Ride School Open Through May 8th
The Loveland Ski & Ride School will continue to operate as normal out of the Basin Lodge despite the closing of the Loveland Valley. Expert instructors are available for all levels of skiing and snowboarding on both a walk-in and advanced registration basis. The Ski & Ride School is also still offering telemark instructions with advanced registration. Spring is a great time to learn, brush up on technique, or take it to the next level, so get all the info you need by visiting the Loveland Ski & Ride School, or by calling 303-571-5580 x170.

51st Annual Loveland Derby - This Weekend!
The largest amateur ski race in North America returns to Loveland for the 51st Season. Costumes, races, and fun surround this event as racers from all over America travel to celebrate the end of another season. Unfortunately the Loveland Valley will not be open to the public for these races. For more information on how to attend or get involved, contact the Loveland Race Club at 303-571-5580 x169

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Tall Tee's & Tacos Slopestyle Competition - Session #2 - Saturday, April 23rd
Think you got skills? Prove it at the 2011 Tall Tees & Tacos Slopestyle competition at Loveland Ski Area. Join us as skiers and riders of all ages, abilities, and disciplines compete to win some of the $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Wahoo's Fish Tacos returns to provide lunch to competitors as the Skullcandy DJ spins Tunes in the Love Park during the competition. Registration costs $20 and includes and event tall tee and lunch. Valid lift ticket and signed waiver required.

Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party - Saturday, April 30th
Join us on Saturday, April 24th as Loveland Ski Area hosts the 10th annual Corn Harvest benefit ski party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Packages including lift tickets, lunch, beer, raffle and donation will be available at morning registration for only $60 If you already have a pass or ticket registration will cost $30. A special BBQ will be served up with New Belgium beer and a giant raffle will be giving away some amazing prizes. This is the last big party of the season that you wont want to miss.

Spring Break Brings Sunny Skies and Great Skiing!

March 17th, 2011

Spring Brings Sunsine and Great Skiing!
This past week at Loveland has seen some perfect spring skiing conditions: sunny, warm and of course tons of great snow. The forecast is calling for this spring weather to continue this weekend after the chance for some fresh snow tonight. Meteorologists are calling for anywhere between a couple inches to up to a foot! Be sure to never miss a powder day by signing up for our custom snow reports delivered daily, on Fridays, or anytime we receive 6 inches or more.

Get Up, Get Down, Get Out! GOALS Vertical Challenge
Get Outside and Learn Something, or GOALS, is a youth development program designed to educated kids in ways they would otherwise not learn in the classroom through multi-day wilderness river trips. Join us for a vertical challenge with great prizes to help raise valuable funds to make these educational trips possible. Visit www.goals4youth.org to learn more about this great organization and how to get involved.

Beat the Crowds and Save Big this Spring Break!
Beat the crowds this spring break by skiing fresh lines here at Loveland, not waiting in lift lines at some of the other places! We have more snow than normal for spring break and now you can save even more money on Loveland's already affordable lift tickets. Visit any one of our convenient off-site ticket locations and pick up adult full day tickets for only $52 and children's tickets for only $22. If you're looking for an even better deal, Shell Gas is offering buy-one-get-one adult lift tickets with the purchase of 10 gallons of gas! Visit skifreedeals.com to find the participating gas stations and to see all the terms, conditions and restrictions.

Spring Entertainment at Loveland!
Spring is starting and Loveland's got more than just great skiing and riding on the calendar. Join us as we rock out on the Basin patio with live music each and every weekend for apres ski through the end of the season. This Saturday, join us as The Holler! rocks the base area between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Be sure to visit the Rathskeller Bar for great specials on beer for you to enjoy while listening to some tunes and relaxing after a great day on the slopes!

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Get Up, Get Down, Get Out! GOALS Vertical Challenge - Saturday, March 19th
Get Outside and Learn Something, or GOALS, is a youth development program designed to educated kids in ways they would otherwise not learn in the classroom through multi-day wilderness river trips. Join us for a vertical challenge with great prizes to help raise valuable funds to make these educational trips possible. Visit www.goals4youth.org to learn more about this great organization and how to get involved.

Tall Tee's & Tacos Slopestyle Competition - Session #1 - Saturday, March 26th
Think you got skills? Prove it at the 2011 Tall Tees & Tacos Slopestyle competition at Loveland Ski Area. Join us as skiers and riders of all ages, abilities, and disciplines compete to win some of the $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Wahoo's Fish Tacos returns to provide lunch to competitors as the Skullcandy DJ spins Tunes in the Love Park during the competition. Registration costs $20 and includes and event tall tee and lunch. Valid lift ticket and signed waiver required.

After 339 Inches, Let the Snowiest Month Begin!

March 3rd, 2011

Let the Snowiest Month Begin!
Only three days into March and we've already got a taste of what's to come. Starting with that classic spring feel of warm temps and blue skies, now it's snowing so hard you can practically watch the inches accumulate! March is normally our snowiest month and with 339 inches so far this season, breaking our 400 inch average sounds like a no-brainer. Plan to spend your spring break skiing fresh lines, not waiting in lift lines, at one of Colorado's snowiest resorts: Loveland!

Great Skiing and Big Savings for Spring Break!
Not only do we have more snow than normal for spring break, but now you can save even more money on Loveland's already affordable lift tickets. Visit any one of our convenient off-site ticket locations and pick up adult full day tickets for only $52 and children's tickets for only $22. If you're looking for an even better deal, Shell Gas is offering buy-one-get-one adult lift tickets with the purchase of 10 gallons of gas! Visit skifreedeals.com to find the participating gas stations and to see all the terms, conditions and restrictions.

Final Ski Hooky Party of the Season!
Speaking of affordable skiing, this is your last chance to take part in 95.7 FM's Ski Hooky Party featuring $15 lift tickets on Thursday, March 10th. Practice that cough or come up with whatever good excuse you can to join us on Thursday, December 9th for $15 lift tickets! All you need to do is sign up for Party VIP at www.957theparty.com to get your coupon. Cheap tickets, great snow, and a Coors apres party with drink specials and giveaways, what other excuse do you need?!

Spring Entertainment at Loveland!
Spring is starting and Loveland's got more than just great skiing and riding on the calendar. Join us as we rock out on the Basin patio with live music each and every weekend for apres ski through the end of the season. This Saturday, join us as The Danny Bastos Trio rock the base area between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Sam Adams will also be here this Saturday with great specials on beer for you to enjoy while listening to some tunes and relaxing after a great day on the slopes!

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95.7 FM's The Party Final Ski Hooky Party - Thursday, March 10th
The fourth and final Ski Hooky Party of the season is taking place on Thursday, March 10th! Come out and take advantage of the cheapest lift tickets around, only $15 for the day. Work on that cough and make plans to play Hooky on Thursday, March 10th. $15 tickets, Party music, Coors specials and tons of giveaways; what more could one ask for!

Subaru's Family Race Day - Saturday & Sunday, March 12th & 13th
Join us on Saturday & Sunday, March 12th & 13th as Loveland hosts Subaru's Master the Mountain. The event includes free mini-lessons in the Subaru Learning Lane, Nordica demos and an insider's look at the operations of the National Ski Patrol with an avalanche awareness and beacon training session. The Loveland Race Club will be hosting a free family race between 10am - 2pm on Firecut, so be sure to sign up the morning of in the Subaru tent. Free goodies and prizes surround the event as a Subaru command post is set up at the base of the mountain complete with free popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee. Enter to win a pair of Nordica Skis or Burton Snowboard while at the Subaru Tent. The first Subaru drivers to enter the parking lot receive VIP treatment with front row parking right next to Lift 1 while spaces last. This promises to be a weekend you won't want to miss. Participation is free to all skiers and snowboarders with a valid lift ticket.

After Cold Spell, Snowfall Returns to Loveland!

Cold Spell Gives Way to More Snowfall!
After a week of frigid temperatures Mother Nature is giving us a break and some more snow too! The meteorologists can't quite agree on how much we can expect out of this storm, but the forecast is calling for the snow to start falling as soon as tonight an continue through the weekend. If everything works out the way we hope there might be some good powder days this weekend!

Save some $ on Loveland Lift Tickets!
We understand you're on a budget, that's why Loveland keeps everything from our lift tickets, to Ski & Ride School and even our lunches at affordable rates. But if your looking to save even more, we've got you covered! You can get discounted lift tickets by shopping at one of our many convenient off-site ticket vendors, by packaging lodging and lift ticket together through our Ski & Stay Packages, or even through online ticket vendors such as Liftopia. And if you're able to play hooky next Thursday, February 10th, 95.7 FM The Party will hook you up with a $15 lift ticket! Click Here for details!

School of Mines Fraternity Hosts Fundraiser
Loveland is excited to host the men of Beta Theta Pi from the Colorado School of Mines this Saturday, February 5th for their annual Ski-a-Thon philanthropy event. Join us for a day of silent auctions, raffles, food and of course great skiing! Packages including lift ticket, lunch, raffle ticket and t-shirt will be available with all proceeds being donated to the St. Anthony's Hospital Helmet Donor Program. Contact Bernie Bergman at 303-483-3672 or bbergman@mymail.mines.edu to get your package or for more information.

This Week's Sales from the Loveland Sports Shop
If you've been holding off on buying that new snowboard, now is the chance you have been waiting for! For a limited time, all Snowboards hard goods are on sale for 20% off! This include all boards, boots and even bindings! And to compliment that new board, a new jacket is in order too. This week take 20% off all ski and snowboard jackets. Hurry because supplies are limited and these deals are only good through Wednesday the 9th! Not valid with any other offer or discount. Discounts subject to restrictions, please see sports shop for complete details.

Registration Now Open for Mountaintop Matrimony!
Join us this Valentine's Day as Colorado's most unique wintertime event returns to Loveland for its 20th season; The Mountaintop Matrimony. Couples tie the knot or renew their vows high atop the Continental Divide in what could be one of the highest mass wedding ceremonies in the world! Pre-registration has begun and includes buy-one-get-one lift tickets and entrance to the reception for couples, but hurry, because pre-registration ends on February 12th! For more information and to pre-register, visit the Mountaintop Matrimony info page.

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Beta Theta Pi - Sunday, Saturday, February 5th
The men of Beta Theta Pi from the Colorado School of Mines visits Loveland to host their annual Ski-a-Thon Philanthropy event. Join us for a day of silent auctions, raffles, food and of course great skiing! Packages including lift ticket, lunch, raffle ticket and t-shirt are available by contacting Bernie Bergman at 303-483-3672 or bbergman@mymail.mines.edu to get your package or for more information.

95.7FM The Party's Ski Hooky Day - Thursday, February 10th
Loveland Ski Area, 95.7FM The Party, and Coors invite you to play hooky and Ski Loveland! Listen to 95.7 FM for on-air giveaways of Loveland Lift Tickets and sign up for Party VIP, their E-Newsletter, to get a lift ticket for only $15 on Thursday, February 10th! Join us between Noon and 5pm for Party music, giveaways, and specials on Coors Beer.

Tons of Fresh Snow Makes for Great Skiing and Riding!

Storm Drops 3 Feet of Snow on Loveland This Week!
The snow fell hard this week here at Loveland and nearly 3 feet of fresh snow was added to our slopes. With this latest storm our year-to-date snowfall total is now 232 inches! To put that number in perspective, on this day last year we only had 116 inches of natural snowfall.

Just in case you had any doubts about how great the conditions are, check out the pictures on the left taken this week by David Gidley, and this video taken on Tuesday. Since that video was filmed we received yet another foot of snow and the forecast is calling for up to a foot through this weekend! Make your plans to spend the weekend skiing one of Colorado's snowiest ski areas, Loveland!

Sports Shop Celebrates The Western Stock Show
In celebration of the Western Stock Show the Loveland Sports Shop is excited to host Rocky Mountain Snow Chaps this Saturday, January 22nd between 9:00am - 2:30pm. Snow Chaps are cowhide snow pants designed and produced right here in Colorado. Each pair are one of a kind and are available in two different styles. Swing by the Loveland Sports Shop to check them out, and if you are interested in more information, visit www.snowchaps.net.

Registration Now Open for Mountaintop Matrimony!
Join us this Valentine's Day as Colorado's most unique wintertime event returns to Loveland for its 20th season; The Mountaintop Matrimony. Couples tie the knot or renew their vows high atop the Continental Divide in what could be one of the highest mass wedding ceremonies in the world! Pre-registration has begun and includes buy-one-get-one lift tickets and entrance to the reception for couples. For more information and to pre-register, visit the Mountaintop Matrimony info page.

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Outdoor Divas Demo Day - Sunday, January 28th
The Outdoor Divas once again visit Loveland Ski Area to host a women's specific ski demo. Join us for a great day on the slopes while you test the latest gear before you buy it. Pre-register at OutdoorDivas.com for discounted lift tickets and lunch packages.

95.7FM The Party's Ski Hooky Day - Thursday, February 13th
Loveland Ski Area, 95.7FM The Party, and Coors invite you to play hooky and Ski Loveland! Listen to 95.7 FM for on-air giveaways of Loveland Lift Tickets and sign up for http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2a1771746d0774741c72&ls=fdf311777764077470117172&m=fef61c737d6600&l=fe6415737161007d7613&s=fe2816777163077b741776&jb=ffcf14&t=, their E-Newsletter, to get a lift ticket for only $15 on Thursday, December 9th! Join us between Noon and 5pm for Party music, giveaways, and specials on Coors Beer.

Snow in the Forecast for the Weekend!

Snow in the Forecast for the Weekend!
A snow storm is brewing in the west and heading our way with the possibility for some good accumulation over the holiday weekend. The forecast is calling for the snow to start falling tonight and continue through Monday, Martin Luther King Day. Take advantage of this long weekend by skipping the crowds and avoiding the extra drive time by choosing to ski Loveland!

Save $ on Lift Tickets at Offsite Locations!
Not only is the snow going to be great this weekend, but you can save some money on your lift tickets by purchasing them at one of our many off-site ticket sales locations. These locations include places like your local ski shop and even certain supermarkets! Visit our off site locations page to find a location near you and save some money. If you think someone else would like to save money on lift tickets, then forward this to a friend .

Intermountain Humane Society Needs Your Help
A recent outbreak at The Intermountain Humane Society of Pine Junction, Colorado has caused them to cancel a fundraiser scheduled to be hosted here at Loveland and left them with a huge financial strain and need your help now more than ever. They are taking donations of not just money, but items such a pet food, fleece blankets, cleaning equipment, grooming equipment and even toys. Find out more information about the IMHS and how you can help by visiting them online at www.imhs.org.

95.7FM The Party's Ski Hooky Days as Popular as Ever!
If you haven't already heard, 95.7 FM The Party and Loveland Ski Area host Ski Hooky Parties on select dates this season featuring $15 tickets and there are still 2 more Hooky Days on the Calendar! The next Hooky Days are scheduled for February 10th and March 10th, so practice that cough or come up with whatever good excuse you can to join us for $15 lift tickets, great snow, and a Coors apres party with drink specials and giveaways! All you need to do is sign up for Party VIP at www.957theparty.com.

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Bent Gate Mountaineering Tele & AT Demo Day - Sunday, January 16th
Bent Gate Mountaineering out of Golden visits Loveland to host a telemark and AT demo day. There is no cost to participate and discount lift tickets are available to people who pre-register through Bent Gate. Call 303-271-9382, or visit www.bentgate.com for demo details and to register to be eligible for a discounted ticket. A valid lift ticket as well as driver's license and credit card required for deposit.

Outdoor Divas Demo Day - Sunday, January 24th
The Outdoor Divas once again visit Loveland Ski Area to host a women's specific ski, board and tele demo. Join us for a great day on the slopes while you test the latest gear before you buy it. Pre-register at OutdoorDivas.com for discounted lift tickets and lunch packages.