December 2012 View the mobile version. Contact  |  Forward  |  Order a Vacation Guide  |  Share with Friends    Snowflakes swirling gently from the sky have signaled the start of another sensational winter season in Colorado. Dive into our signature fluffy snow with all the winter S words: skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, sleds, sleighs and snowshoes. Must-See Slideshow: Snowy Winter Nights Our winter nights require plenty of fireside relaxation, hot chocolate, an extra helping of snuggling and lots of gazing out the window at these pristine snowscapes. See More What to Plan Now: Cozy Winter Hotels Colorado’s alluring winter season offers up a whole new way to enjoy the state. Check in to these cozy abodes and you’ll be wishing winter lasted all year. Read More Winter Rides: Colorado Dog Sledding Experience the sublime joy of gliding over smooth trails through peaceful glades of aspens and pines on a wooden dog sled, where you're snuggled in warm blankets. Read More ADVERTISEMENTS Colorado's Best Deals Early Season Discounts in Breckenridge Ski season is back! Take advantage of the first big break of the season and come up to Breckenridge for the holiday and save as much as 50 percent on lodging. Read More Last-Minute Durango Getaway Unwind at Blue Lake Ranch! When you stay within one week of booking, receive the choice of a 10 percent discount or free upgrade. Read More Boulder Ski Escape Ski & Stay packages start at $70 per person! Shopping, nightlife and restaurants just 21 miles from Eldora. Read More Colorado Deals: Locate Offers for Your Destination Search our Special Offers for deals on hotel stays, attractions and sightseeing discounts, and more. Sort them by the region or city you’re planning to visit. »»» Start Planning: Free Colorado Vacation Guide Order the only official guide to Colorado, packed with specific travel itineraries, beautiful photography, planning and travel tips, and activities for every season. »»» Winter Fun: Nighttime Recreation at Colorado Ski Resorts The playful ski resort spirit doesn’t fade with the sun. Skiing, skating and ski biking under the lights and moonlight snowshoeing keep folks entertained into the night.  »»» ADVERTISEMENTS 1/22–26 Breckenridge’s Snow Sculpture Championships 1/30–2/3 Durango Snowdown 2/8–10 Pagosa Springs WinterFest Weekend 2/8–10 Lake City Balloon Fest & Snowmobile Rally 2/16–17 Rails in the Rockies, Estes Park SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: COLORADO CONNECT ADVERTISEMENTS Steamboat Lodging Properties Join Us for Skiing & Save Never too late to ski or ride in Steamboat’s Champagne Powder! Crested Butte Mountain Resort Fly Free Offer – 3 Days Left 1 free airline ticket for every 2 airline tickets purchased. Denver, The Mile High City Mile High Holidays Hotel Deals Make a weekend of it with hotel deals starting at $52.80. Aspen Meadows Resort Plato’s: Date Night Reinvented Vast views, intimate setting, artisanal cuisine & spacious suites. 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 © 2013 by Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202. All rights reserved.