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The ski season has started, and due to the global pandemic and ongoing COVID-19 scenarios, many changes need to be addressed this year. This week I caught up with the Colorado Ski Tire Team to learn about the changes for those looking for a snow or ski program in Colorado during COVID. The Colorado Ski Tire Team represents all 19 ski resorts in the state and has an overview of the outlook for the slopes for the 2020/2021 season.
COLORADO, NORTH AMERICA, TRAVEL, TRAVEL TIPS, USA November 4, 2020
What to know before skiing in Colorado
Things always change
When planning a mountain trip, consider COVID Colorado’s new skiing precautions to keep people in the mountains as safe as possible. I don’t think this is understood, but things always change. And sometimes they change quickly. So do some research before you travel to understand current travel restrictions and recommendations from local governments and counties. Check-in before and on the day of arrival as specifics may vary from resort to resort.
Colorado Ski Site is available to view the latest updates from various ski resorts. I always like to check social media for any place I want to visit within 48 hours of arriving to make sure it’s still open. During the COVID I was also active in booking all seats as most of the seats had limited capacity.
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Travel wisely
If you are adventurous, skiing or snowboarding is a fantastic and socially isolated activity. When planning a trip, you need to be careful when thinking about how to find places to minimize your exposure and also your exposure to others. Can you travel instead of flying? Skiing during the week instead of the weekend? Can we rent a kitchen from Airbnb? Pack your food in the hills Minimize restaurant visits? Do you bring your equipment with you?
Colorado COVID ski policy
BUILD YOUR MARCH
Expect masks to be needed everywhere on the mountain. They must be carried in elevators, freight elevators and indoors. It is not necessary to wear them on skis and snowboards, but face equipment should be available in all public places.
SKI LIFT
Nobody needs to be in the elevator with someone who isn’t attending the party. The raised lines are arranged to leave more space when standing in a row. Luckily, skis and snowboards are about six feet apart, so these are natural reminders to keep your place on the mountain.
Reservations and flights
At the moment it is not required to book a ski pass or people with a ski pass. In some places, such as Copper and Eldora, there are hilly reserves to reduce the number of people. If you have an Icon Pass, you may need to make a reservation before climbing the mountain.
Tickets must be purchased in advance as all counters are closed. Everything is self-service and takes no time. Aspen-Snowmass has a new program to buy tickets, rent a QR code, and even order / pay for food in the program.
SOCIAL DETAILS
Many ski areas reduce the internal space available to skiers. Ski school rentals and meetings take place outdoors.
Many places are rebuilding their homes to encourage social extension and give housewives control over their numbers. Cashiers will even build specially designed claws and structures, including refurbished gondolas, to improve the outdoor environment.
In some cases, resorts are postponing their start dates to ensure there are more competitions on the hill to keep the crowds down.
Colorado currently bans groups of more than 10 members, making it difficult to travel in large groups with people from more than two families.
DACH. O
Anyone who has ever gone skiing in good weather and has taken a lunch break knows that huts in the middle of the mountain are a disaster! Beach resorts seem to slow down for lunch with more outdoor seating, more catchment areas, and dining cars. If possible, you can download the mountain program and pre-order food. Packaging your own food is always a safe bet.
In some places, like Copper Mountain, restaurants have queues for reservations. You can enter text by typing it. Copper Mountain offers a variety of dining options for guests staying in self-catering accommodations.
CLEANING
The mountains were open during the summer, so the teams have drainage equipment and useful tools between missions. For instance
BUILD YOUR EQUIPMENT
Last year I invested in Google and the headset. I’m glad they’re available this season, so I don’t have to worry about borrowing someone else’s face. Everyone should carry the best ski boots with them while skiing. This helps to get a premium level of performance.
USE DEPARTMENT OF FUN
COVID-19 won’t go away anytime soon, so be careful when planning and traveling. I have traveled several times this summer to minimize interactions with others. I pack the food in a cool box and order places with a kitchen with everything needed to cook and I avoid restaurants.
