October 2012 View the mobile version. Contact  |  Forward  |  Order a Vacation Guide  |  Share with Friends    Why don't your Colorado friends and family ever quiet down about the glories of their winter? It's sunny and snowy – a phenomenon you'd probably talk a lot about to your out-of-state pals. Join us in Colorado this winter to find out (or be reminded) why it's fun to brag about sun and snow! Must-See Slideshow: Winter Sun Throw away your notions of gloomy Colorado winters. Sure, it's nice and cloudy while it's snowing, but it's bluebird days forever as soon as the storm breaks. That's why we live here! See More What to Plan Now: Snowmobiling in Colorado Each winter, Colorado's high country opens up once again to snowmobilers who buzz across trails and fields of powder in the crisp, dry, winter air. Read More Colorado Basics: How to Snowshoe & Cross-Country Ski Sports that just about anyone can learn quickly, these Nordic pursuits have the wonderful advantage of allowing you to access often untouched snowy terrain. Read More ADVERTISEMENTS Colorado's Best Deals 30% Off Last-Minute Bookings Through Nov. 15, get 30 percent off your stay of three or more nights when you book it within 14 days of arrival at Americana Resort Properties in Summit County. Read More Free Night in Snowmass Village Stay three or more nights at the slopeside Crestwood Condominiums in the heart of Snowmass Village and get one night free.  Read More Win a Ski Trip to Breckenridge With Air! Win ski-in/ski-out lodging in Breckenridge for two, airfare and four days of skiing.  Read More What to Do Now: Craft Distillery Tours Colorado has made its mark on craft brewing, but not far behind are handcrafted rums, vodkas, whiskeys, gins and liqueurs that boast fresh ingredients and crisp snowmelt. »»» Winter Resolutions: Learn to Ski & Snowboard Ski areas across Colorado offer acclaimed ski-school learning programs that are the perfect springboard to a life-long love affair with the slopes. »»» Seasons Greetings: Unique Outdoor Shopping Is it too early to embark on a holiday shopping trek? Not if you're headed to one of these festive locales, which take advantage of the season's crisp air. »»» ADVERTISEMENTS 11/3–4 Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival, Rocky Ford 11/30–12/22 Olde Golden Christmas 11/21–12/30 ElectriCritters at the Pueblo Zoo 12/14–1/5 Christmas Bird Counts, multiple locations 12/20–31 12 Days of Aspen SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: COLORADO CONNECT ADVERTISEMENTS Wildwood Inn Get Pampered in Estes Park Save $60 on a 90-minute couples massage through Dec. 14. Subscribe  |  Unsubscribe  |  Share with Friends  |  Contact Check out www.colorado.com for all your vacation-planning needs. View our privacy policy for this electronic newsletter. This page is part of the electronic travel newsletter program brought to you by Colorado Tourism Office. All materials copyright © 2012 by Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202. All rights reserved.