SkiTown Breakdown
Crested Butte, CO | April 6-8

Crested Butte's spring music festival featuring Trout Steak Revival, Drew Emmitt Band, and New Orleans Suspects.

Vail Film Festival
Vail, CO | April 5-8

The Colorado Film Institute’s mission is to foster independent film through film screenings, panels, workshops, networking events, and educational projects. The Colorado Film Institute stages the Vail Film Festival on an annual basis in Vail, Colorado as the primary outlet for the Institute’s initiatives.

Taste of Vail
Vail, CO | April 4-8

Taste of Vail is an idea, a platform for promoting the Vail lifestyle via the community's ever-evolving food and beverage assets. This is done through the organization's iconic food and wine event in the spring, along with additional activities throughout the year designed to support and elevate the community.

Breck Chili Cookoff
Breckenridge, CO | Sunday, April 8

Sevens is going to get heated as the top chefs from Breckenridge Ski Resort and Breck Hospitality face off against each other to see whose chili recipe is the best! All the chili will be paired with a variety of Anheuser Busch beers – from Breck Brewery Bumps & Jumps IPA to Stella Artois.

10th Mountain Wilderness First Aide Course
Boulder, CO | April 7-8

Whether a veteran of backcountry adventure or a first timer, preparation is the key to a successful hut trip. As a service to our members and guests, the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association has partnered with the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Wilderness & Environmental Medicine program to offer a tailor-made course in backcountry first aid, specific to the high altitude winter environment of Colorado.

TheBigWonderful
Winter Park, CO | Saturday, April 7

We are thrilled to host TheBigWonderful this spring. TheBigWonderful is Colorado's most original urban market and festival offering BEERFEST, BLUEGRASS, and BAZAAR in one elevated experience. Founded in Denver’s RiNo Arts District in 2014, TheBigWonderful is a cultural barometer and creative business marketplace, bringing together the best of Denver’s vibrant craft vending, food, beer, and live music scenes into an eclectic and fun festival atmosphere.

Ski Cooper $25 Lift Ticket Deal
Ski Cooper, CO | April 2-8

$25 lift tickets the final week of Ski Cooper's season!

Steamboat Springalicious Festival
Steamboat, CO | April 1-15

Head to Steamboat this spring for a celebration guaranteed to send out the 2017-18 season with a bang. The annual Springalicious Festival promises bluebird days with free concerts, the Cardboard Classic, the Splashdown Pond Skim contest, great lodging deals and specials and more.

News

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Mountains Weekly Book Club

April 2018 - The Book of Joy
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Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question.

Instagram Photo of the Week

Blossom tunnel in Mie, Japan

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Jobs

IT Help Desk Technician
Vail Valley Foundation - Vail Valley, CO

The Vail Valley Foundation (VVF) is seeking an experienced Help Desk Technician with a can-do customer service attitude and a passion for the mission of the VVF. Primarily responsible for taking calls for all supported systems and supporting end users in the field.

Summer Bus Operators
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority - Aspen, CO

We are hiring drivers to work and play in gorgeous Aspen Colorado! Paid training or $500 CDL Bonus. Most beautiful and exciting area in Colorado, without the crowds.