As the 2008-09 ski season is nearing, Christy Sports, one of the largest ski and snowboard retailer specialists in the Rocky Mountain region, has announced that it will offer season ski and snowboard rentals to customers who wish to rent all winter long.

Not so long ago, the word patio meant a concrete slab on which you stationed generic plastic chairs, a table and an umbrella. Today, more homeowners have embraced the concept of outdoor living. Patio design has become synonymous with the creation of outdoor rooms, which are filled with fire pits, lighting fixtures, outdoor rugs and furniture that looks like it belongs in the living room.

Christy Sports and Intrawest Resorts have teamed up to sell discount ski passes at Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Steamboat Springs for the coming season. The passes are available at Christy Sports' Front Range stores.

Labor Day weekend marks one of the best opportunities of the year for skiers to buys skis, snowboards, boots and other gear at bargain prices.

Christy Sports is ranked #1 among reader's of Colorado Homes and Lifestyle for Best Outdoor Furniture.

Chilling over grilling. Outdoor decor moves beyond dining rooms with plush sofas and conversation spaces that foster tranquility.

When it comes to furnishing your deck or patio, realizing the value of a quality set of outdoor furniture is important. Understanding the needs of your Colorado lifestyle is equally important in selecting not only which outdoor furniture to purchase but from whom.