Steamboat: Everything you need to know

The Library of Congress defines bluegrass as “a tradition-based modern style of string band music… combining elements of old-time mountain music, square dance fiddling, blues, gospel, jazz, and popular music.” The roots of bluegrass music can be traced back to the Appalachian Mountains, but in recent years the genre has found a home away from home amongst Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Similarly, many of us skiers got our start in the eastern hills before venturing to Colorado for steeper lines, deeper turns and abundant sunshine. Annual summertime festivals in Telluride and Lyons solidified Colorado as a bluegrass hub long ago, but a newer addition to the circuit, WinterWonderGrass, might just be the perfect music festival for those that love shredding pow just as much as hearing that high lonesome sound.

Read what FREESKIER recommends for your trip to WWG this February HERE.