Skiing

This weekend, roughly 200 skiers from across the state will compete in the Nordic State Championships on the City Ski Trails at Happy Jack recreation area.

Since there are many fabulous cross-country ski trails surrounding Laramie, choosing a “top five” was difficult, especially considering the different needs of skate skiers and traditional cross-country skiers. Therefore, instead of necessarily choosing a “top five” ski trails, I have highlighted a variety of trails within three main cross-county ski areas: Happy Jack/Tie City Trailhead, Chimney Park Trailhead, and the Green Rock Trailhead in the upper Snowies.

Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. ...

There's no place like home. A group of ski and snowboard friends set out to prove just that by spending two years exploring the Wyoming winter terrain. The film "Wyoming Triumph" follows the adventures of the Jackson-based crew as they ski and snowboard their way across the state.

After delaying their opening things are now up and running. The Snowy Range Ski Area is the closest location to enjoy an afternoon of skiing for Laramie residents and offers a variety of runs for beginners and advanced winter sport enthusiasts.

Are you ready for winter yet? This will make it all fell better! You can save a pocket-load if you take advantage of the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus from skicolorado.com

All you ski bums out there might be interested to hear that Snowy Range's new terrain park is now open. We have some pictures of their new setup and compared to years past it looks great. This weekend's skiing should be unbeatable since Snowy Range received 29" of fresh powder late this past week...