Crystal Ski Shop – Boulder, Colorado

Freshies, Gnar POW, Cold Smoke, the white and fluffy…. whatever you call it, we’re finally getting it.  Lot’s of snow came this weekend and it’s coming down again. Grab your snorkel and get your self some face shots.

What a great weekend.  After a little bit of a dry spell, the clouds made up for it, and then some.  I’ve been here my whole life and I don’t recall Eldora running out of parking (could have happened, I just don’t remember it).  If you were lucky enough to get in on Saturday, you got some of the best conditions so far this season.  I was able to sneak in a few turns on Sunday and was thrilled to see how much more of the mountain is open.

Our Demo ski line got some rave reviews on the fresh snow.  Make sure to ask about our high end line next time you stop by, we’d be happy to show you our selection.

If you have some rock dings and scrapes on your equipment, now is great time to get it fixed so you’re ready for the next dump.  Nobody can do it better for cheaper, so get them in early.

To all of you who have visited our site and have relied on it as a valuable resource in the past, I thank you for your patience while we straightened out our security.  Each ski season brings its own new challenges, some are more rewarding than others, but the infected material on the old servers has been wiped clean and restored to operating status.  It may take a few days for the browser warnings to disappear after the web browsers inspect the website and give it the ‘OK.’

In other news, we have reactivated our reservations page (see “Reservations” tab above) and can again take your reservations with 48 hours advance notice.  Eldora and the surrounding areas are currently getting snowed on and it’s going to be a great time to get up and enjoy the slopes and trails.  Snowshoe and Nordic trails have good coverage and offer a great experience for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.  We’d be happy to recommend a good place for you and your friends or family to check out.

I hope everyone has been enjoying the season thus far.  The conditions will only get better from here on out so if you haven’t shaken the rust off your ski legs yet, now is the time.  We’re here and ready to help get you out and ready to enjoy your favorite winter activity.  Thanks again for your patience and understanding on our website problems this season.  We’re hoping that’s all behind us now and we can concentrate on what we do best, hands on expert ski tuning and winter sports rentals with great service.

Sincerely,

Justin Burger

Cool nights, early sunsets, and the smell of melted wax in the back shop.  Yup, winter is coming!  It’s been a great summer, but here at Crystal’s we’re chomping at the bit for a little taste of that “cold smoke.”   We’re talking about that freshy-powder folks.  It’s why we all live here, after all.

It’s time to dust off the sticks and bring them in for a tune-up.  Have you had your bindings checked?  Maybe you stored your gear without wax?  You didn’t dare store them outside, did you?  Let us give them a little TLC.  Your skis know.

We have a huge inventory of seasonal rental equipment for you as well.  We’ve got a great selection of well tuned and maintained skis and boards for kids and adults.

Lastly, all previous season merchandise is 50% off right now.  Quantities are limited, so hurry in.

Our October hours are 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday and 12pm-6pm Monday through Friday.  Come in and visit us, and pray for snow.

We are cleaning out our Storage closet and have come up with a few items for some clearance bins! We have a (limited) selection of name brand long underwear, all marked down to $10.00! Also, our ever popular Stormy Kromer (“Elmer Fudd”) hats are all marked down to $20! Come check out our great deals, Pray the snow keeps falling, and get out there and ski!

Summit County is expecting snow from friday on! Woohoo! Get your tunes in early; it’s going to be a great weekend, don’t let your board slow you down!

Don’t have equipment of your own? No worries, come in for all of your snow sport equipment needs. We have everything from skis and snowboards to snow shoes and cross-county skis!

Lawrence about to drop in on Keystone's Outback Peak

Lawrence and Justin got to enjoy a day trying out the new Rossignol S3 and Avenger 82 demo skis at Keystone in the early part of January. So far 2011 has been cold, but it’s keeping the snow soft and fluffy. Most early season obstacles are covered now and the resorts have all their terrain open, so now is a great time to get your equipment tuned or pick up some rentals and enjoy the wonderful skiing conditions. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country skiing has been great in the front range the past couple of weeks too. No matter how you prefer to enjoy the Colorado winter, now is the time. After all, this is why you are in Colorado!

Snow is in the forecast and the clouds are forming over Boulder! Some of the ski areas are open for the season, which makes now a great time to get your skis and snowboards tuned up and ready for the slopes. Come chat with our expert hands-on tuners about our custom tuning options.

We still have plenty of seasonal rentals available, but they are going fast. Come in now while we have a good selection of sport package skis, high end ‘demo’ skis, kids skis, and snowboards.

Lawrence at A-Basin (Nov. 2010)

You don’t need to be smarter than a 5th grader to figure out what a great deal this is! Colorado Ski Country USA provides every 5th Grader in the State of Colorado a passport that allows each kid to ski or ride 63 days for free this season. The passport works at 21 participating resorts in Colorado and you get coupons for equipment, lessons, lodging, etc. There are no strings attached to this deal, just our trade organization trying to promote snowsports to the next generation of skiers and riders.

Registration for 2010-2011 season passes has begun! They ran out of passes last year so make sure you get your application in early this fall! In previous years it took 2-3 weeks to receive the pass.
http://www.coloradoski.com/Passes/PassportProgram/

Great Deal for 6th Graders!!!

The deals continue with the 6th graders Colorado Passport. This offer includes 4 days at each of the participating resorts in Colorado for only $99! WOW, that’s 84 days of skiing for less than $2.00 a day!

If we could offer a simple formula for guaranteed success doing any snowsport, the formula would include the simple variable called Socks. Even though the technology and insulation has improved in downhill ski boots, snowboard boots and cross country ski boots, a good pair of socks is still essential. One pair of lightweight or medium weight socks works best for skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing. Socks are made from a variety of materials, including polyester, silk and wool. Socks designed specifically for snow sports have wicking properties similar to thermal underwear, meaning your feet will stay drier and more comfortable. The most important thing to remember about socks is “DON’T WEAR COTTON!” Cotton does not wick, absorbs water, is not insulative and stays cold when it is wet.

There are many snowsport sock companies out there and we have tested and researched most of them. We offer for sale, versatile, warm, durable socks for all snowsports at a very reasonable price.