Loveland Ski Area is teaming up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host Ski with a Wildlife Officer! Join our local Parks and Wildlife Officers for a fun and free day on the slopes at Loveland to learn about Loveland's local wildlife. Simply meet at the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin at 1:00 pm for a run with a Wildlife Officer (plan to get there 15 minutes early, recommended for ages 8+).
The Ski with a Wildlife Officer Program will be taking place on February 27, March 14 and April 11. Come learn about the wild friends we share our slopes with!
Join us as the Loveland Race Club hosts a free Family Race Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026! The race will take place off the Ptarmigan Lift in Bennett's Bowl from 10am - 2pm and will be open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Come out and race your friends and family for fun and bragging rights. The race is free and open to everyone. Just sign up the morning of at the E-Tow Cabin at the bottom of the racecourse.
Uphill skins, snowy sunsets, glitter, and women lifting each other up—literally. Join us at Loveland for IWD magic.
Join WildKind's 6th Annual International Women's Day Uphill Ski at Loveland!
WildKind’s International Women’s Day Uphill Ski is back—and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and colder (we hope!) thanks to our incredible title sponsor, Hestra. We’re heading to Loveland Ski Area for an afternoon and evening dedicated to women, winter, and moving uphill together.
We’re beyond stoked to partner with two true ski icons—Hestra and Loveland Ski Area—who genuinely support women, community, and grassroots mountain culture.
And guess what? Participants will receive an exclusive 25% off discount to Hestra!
What’s the vibe?
Think après-style mingling, glitter, and new ski friends… followed by our iconic after-hours uphill skin, a champagne toast at sunset, and a joyful group ski down at Loveland.
This event is welcoming, beginner-friendly, and open to first-time uphill skiers—just make sure you’re comfortable skiing blue-square terrain on the descent.
Click here for details, schedule and to register now! Don't miss this great event!
Rooted in reggae, infused with jamtronica, and charged by drum and bass, Giant Walking Robots present a sound both familiar and forward-thinking. The dynamic four-piece – out of Denver, Colorado – blend entrancing melodic grooves with a heavyweight rhythm section, while allowing their jams to breathe and explore.
Join them for an afternoon of movin' and groovin' from 2:00-5:00 PM!
Ski smarter. Ski stronger. Ski like a girl. Free Women's Ski Demo Day at Loveland Ski Area March 5!
At Loveland Ski Area, you’ll have the chance to test the newest women’s skis — back-to-back, in real conditions — without the pressure or chaos of a typical demo. Our team curates the best selection from top brands, set up specifically for women, and we’re right there to answer questions, share insights, and help you zero in on what feels best underfoot.
It’s more than a gear test. It’s a supportive, fun, and refreshingly different way to discover skis that actually work for you. From confident cruisers to adventurous powder seekers, women of all levels will find something that elevates their day on the hill.
Pre-registration isn’t required, but it really helps. If you sign up in advance, check-in is quicker and you’ll spend more time skiing and less time filling out forms. Walk-ups are always welcome too.
Loveland's favorite metalgrass band is back! Dr. Joy Adams and Andy Reiner team up to give us one of the best shows at the Basin... Half Pelican! This year they're back with some special guests to help them electrify the patio. Join Half Pelican from 2:30-5:30 PM on Friday!
The Loveland Ridge Cat will open for the 2025/26 season on Saturday, March 7. This season, we will be running the ridge cat 7 days a week until early April (conditions dependent).
Enjoy free snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide and explore some of Loveland’s most exhilarating terrain with a free ride on the Ridge Cat. Take in the amazing 360-degree views as you are whisked along the North side of The Ridge in the comfort of our 18-passenger snowcat. The Ridge Cat provides access to Field of Dreams, Velvet Hammer, Tickler, 13,010 and Marmot when conditions permit.
Skiers and riders are required to have (A) a valid season pass or (B) a lift ticket with a Ridge Cat Pass which can be picked up free of charge at the Basin Ticket Office. Ridge Cat access is provided on a first-come, first-served basis when conditions permit. When operating, the Ridge Cat will pick up a new group of skiers and riders just beyond Gate 1 North off Lift 9 and will drop skiers & riders off at Gate 4 North. This MOST DIFFICULT and EXPERT terrain is only accessible by foot or snowcat – there is no lift access here.
Click here for more details regarding the free Ridge Cat.
Loveland's favorite metalgrass band is back! Dr. Joy Adams and Andy Reiner team up to give us one of the best shows at the Basin... Half Pelican! This year they're back with some special guests to help them electrify the patio. Join Half Pelican from 2:30-5:30 PM on Saturday!
Brett Kretzer is an accomplished roots and bluegrass mandolinist, teacher, writer and outdoorsman currently living Golden, Colorado. While his roots are in the rich traditions of old time and bluegrass music, that certainly isn’t the limit of his influences, and he isn’t afraid to venture outside of the box and explore other musical genres.
Join Mountain Time String Band for an afternoon of hootin' and hollerin' on the Basin Patio. Enjoy music from 2:00-5:00PM!
Join Never Summer in the Basin Parking lot to Demo their new lineup of 25/26 snowboards! This demo is free to participate in, but participants must have a valid ID and Loveland lift ticket for the day. Demo hours are 9AM - 3PM.
Loveland is excited to welcome our valued partner Toyota back to Loveland for the season! Come visit the Toyota tent and enter to win great prizes and walk away with some awesome Loveland/Toyota goodies. This event is open to all guests and there is no cost to participate.
Join us as the Loveland Race Club hosts a free Family Race Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026! The race will take place off the Ptarmigan Lift in Bennett's Bowl from 10am - 2pm and will be open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Come out and race your friends and family for fun and bragging rights. The race is free and open to everyone. Just sign up the morning of at the E-Tow Cabin at the bottom of the racecourse.
Loveland Ski Area is teaming up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host Ski with a Wildlife Officer! Join our local Parks and Wildlife Officers for a fun and free day on the slopes at Loveland to learn about Loveland's local wildlife. Simply meet at the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin at 1:00 pm for a run with a Wildlife Officer (plan to get there 15 minutes early, recommended for ages 8+).
The Ski with a Wildlife Officer Program will be taking place on March 14 and April 11. Come learn about the wild friends we share our slopes with!
The John Weeks Band is a high energy blues/rock band based in Denver, Colorado. John formed the band in 2013 and they have since garnered recognition and awards as one of the top bands in Colorado. Here's how it works---take the blues, ship it to Europe, mix it up, shake it around, add killer groove and seriously good vocals and you get the sound and flavor of the John Weeks Band. The music is based on classic blues lines, but they take it in some unique and different directions. Put it all together and you get a seriously powerful yet melodic sound that is unique to this band!
Join Never Summer in the Basin Parking lot to Demo their new lineup of 25/26 snowboards! This demo is free to participate in, but participants must have a valid ID and Loveland lift ticket for the day. Demo hours are 9AM - 3PM.
Loveland is excited to welcome our valued partner Toyota back to Loveland for the season! Come visit the Toyota tent and enter to win great prizes and walk away with some awesome Loveland/Toyota goodies. This event is open to all guests and there is no cost to participate.
Join local musician Nick Ward and The Kind Mountain Band for boot stompin, rough around the edges (and all the way through), ol' timey, rock and roll, booty shakin', bluegrassish music! 2:00-5:00pm
Join local musician Nick Ward and The Kind Mountain Band for boot stompin, rough around the edges (and all the way through), ol' timey, rock and roll, booty shakin', bluegrassish music! 2:30-5:30pm
Grass Sticks will be at the base of Loveland for a Demo Day! Come take a pair of Grass Sticks bamboo ski poles for a few runs, discover why bamboo is better, and take advantage of our demo day deals. We will be offering 10% off and free shipping on orders placed at our tent!
Forged in the mountains of jazz, and tempered by the funky realities of city life, Denver based Zenobia Street Funk Collective has been rocking stages across Colorado for years and is STOKED to once again play Loveland Ski Area - Blend jam-band sensibilities with soulful grooves, pair it with internationally-renowned musicianship, and you have a hint to what lies in store from Zenobia's six bandmates - Inspired by groups like Lettuce, Soullive, Cannonball Adderly, and Snarky Puppy, Zenobia puts musicianship at the center of the stage, and let's the jams dictate where to go next. If you like live music, if you like jams, and if you like dancing, then this is the show for you!
River Spell, formed in 2022, is a Colorado-based folk/rock jam band that delivers immersive grooves and contemplative lyricism with a timeless, yet innovative blend of sounds. In a live setting, River Spell uses improvisation and energetic reciprocity to cater to a powerful and authentic music experience. Join them for après on the patio!
Hailing from Dillon, Colorado, Local Folk is a mountain soul grass band founded in 2013 in Summit County. Led by the versatile Mountain Dru on mandolin and guitar, joined by talented local artists. Local Folk creates a sonic landscape of hot licks, good times, and high harmonies. Rooted in the rugged beauty of the Rockies, Local Folk infuses their music with the spirit of the mountains, offering a blend of bluegrass, soul, and folk. With infectious energy and tight-knit chemistry, the band has become a staple in the Colorado music scene, inviting listeners on a musical journey that captures the essence of their mountainous home.
Join us and Local Folk help finish up an awesome day on the slopes with great tunes to complete the après party! 2:30-5:30PM
Backcountry Magazine returns for a stop of Backcountry BASECAMP at Loveland Ski Area on March 28 and 29, 2026. For more than 20 years, Backcountry Magazine has been committed to educating its community on how to safely travel untracked terrain and now were taking the message from the pages to the people.
As they travel throughout the country spreading safety and stoke, join the editors of Backcountry Magazine, alongside guides, forecasters, AIARE instructors and gear experts for a resort-based showcase of all things backcountry. We’ll have ski and board demos, educational workshops and tons of new gear to check out.
Fat Tire, Chill Foundation and Loveland Ski Area team up to bring back what has easily become one of Loveland's most popular events, the Loveland Scavenger Hunt presented by Fat Tire! Registration begins at 9AM on the Lower Basin Patio. $10 per person, teams can have 1-4 people. Registration includes a free beer! Wearing costumes will help your team earn points! The competition will start at 10AM sharp, and teams will have until 2:30PM to race around the mountain and hunt down each item on their clue sheet.
Prizes will be awarded for the most points earned and everyone over 21 gets to enjoy delicious New Belgium Beer at the Post-Hunt Celebration from 3-5PM complete with live music. Chill will be running a raffle with a ton of great prizes.
The Scavenger Hunt will raise funds to benefit the Chill Foundation’s mission of inspiring youth through board sports and building a more equitable outdoor community. Come on out for an epic day!
Registration @ Lower Patio: 9:00 AM
Scavenger Hunt: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM *Turn in clue sheet by 2:30 PM sharp*
Post Hunt Celebration, Raffles & Silent Auction: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Raffle winners will be announced @ 3:30 PM. Must be present to win!
Loveland is excited to welcome our valued partner Toyota back to Loveland for the season! Come visit the Toyota tent and enter to win great prizes and walk away with some awesome Loveland/Toyota goodies. This event is open to all guests and there is no cost to participate.
Backcountry Magazine returns for a stop of Backcountry BASECAMP at Loveland Ski Area on March 28 and 29, 2026. For more than 20 years, Backcountry Magazine has been committed to educating its community on how to safely travel untracked terrain and now were taking the message from the pages to the people.
As they travel throughout the country spreading safety and stoke, join the editors of Backcountry Magazine, alongside guides, forecasters, AIARE instructors and gear experts for a resort-based showcase of all things backcountry. We’ll have ski and board demos, educational workshops and tons of new gear to check out.
Loveland is excited to welcome our valued partner Toyota back to Loveland for the season! Come visit the Toyota tent and enter to win great prizes and walk away with some awesome Loveland/Toyota goodies. This event is open to all guests and there is no cost to participate.
Ski smarter. Ski stronger. Ski like a girl. Free Women's Ski Demo Day at Loveland Ski Area April 2!
At Loveland Ski Area, you’ll have the chance to test the newest women’s skis — back-to-back, in real conditions — without the pressure or chaos of a typical demo. Our team curates the best selection from top brands, set up specifically for women, and we’re right there to answer questions, share insights, and help you zero in on what feels best underfoot.
It’s more than a gear test. It’s a supportive, fun, and refreshingly different way to discover skis that actually work for you. From confident cruisers to adventurous powder seekers, women of all levels will find something that elevates their day on the hill.
Pre-registration isn’t required, but it really helps. If you sign up in advance, check-in is quicker and you’ll spend more time skiing and less time filling out forms. Walk-ups are always welcome too.
The Parkinson's Foundation hosts a Ski-A-Thon at Loveland to raise funds for Parkinson's research.
Ski for Science is an alpine ski event for all ages, featuring live music, a mountain scavenger hunt, barbecue lunch, raffle prizes, and a silent auction—all in support of Parkinson’s research. Come enjoy a day on the slopes, connect with community (including a PD researcher), and help move science forward toward better treatments and a cure.
Event timeline: Check in begins at 9:30am, with the scavenger hunt beginning at 10:30am. A barbecue lunch will be served at noon and will be followed by a short program starting at 2:30pm. Live music and activities will continue from 3-5pm, with the lifts closing at 4pm.
Led by guitarist Colin Mckinley and bassist Will Bemiss, with Nick Summers on drums and Jack Haley playing the fiddle, this group brings new energy to an old style. Complete with song mashups of hand-picked covers, this is a dance party that doesn't stop! 2:30-5:30PM
Join us on Easter Sunday for a Spring Skiing Giant Easter Egg Hunt! Gather at the Basin area for first chair at 8:30am and keep your eyes peeled for the giant hidden Easter Eggs as you ski down the slopes, browse the Sport Shop, and wander the base area. Huge eggs mean huge prizes such as skis, snowboards, and tons of other awesome goodies. There are a limited number of these giant Easter Eggs hidden around the Basin on the slopes and only one can be claimed per person. There will also be thousands of small eggs for the little ones to collect around the base area.
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