Backcountry Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche Near Telluride, CO A snowboarder was killed in an avalanche near Telluride, CO, yesterday, the first fatality in Colorado this winter. Dr. Peter Harrelson, a 67-year-old local from Ophir, Colorado, was found dead after an avalanche in the Waterfall Creek area. “A backcountry snowboarder was caught and killed in an avalanche on January 22, 2024, in Waterfall Creek, south of Ophir. The avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Telluride Ski Resort, CO, Will Open Saturday, December 2 Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado, just announced their opening day for the 2023/2024 season through an announcement on their Facebook page: “With Mother Nature providing cold temps, some natural snowfall, and our snowmaking team taking advantage of every opportunity to make snow…. we will be opening this Saturday, December 2nd! Lift 4 and the Chondola will be spinning on opening day, […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | November 29, 2023 0 Comments
Telluride Ski Resort, CO, Pushes Back Opening Day to December Due to Warm Weather Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado has announced a delay in its opening day, originally slated for late November. Now targeting December 2nd or 8th, the resort cited recent and expected warm weather conditions as the reason for this postponement. “Our top notch team and sophisticated snowmaking system have taken advantage of every snowmaking opportunity, which is why this was a […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2023 1 Comment
2023/24 Epic Passes Now on Sale | ~8% Price Increase and Reservations Required at Telluride, CO Epic Pass launches at $909; Epic Local Pass at $676; Epic Day Pass customizable with three levels of resort access – ski or ride Vail Mountain from $86 a day New for next season: Mobile Pass makes your phone your pass to the slopes The only thing better than locking in your Epic Pass is locking in your Epic Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2023 1 Comment
Vail Resorts to Close Colorado Retail Locations in Aspen and Telluride Vail Resorts has made the decision to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Telluride. The move effectively eliminates 69 retail jobs in these mountain communities. The move comes as a surprise to many. Laura Bonfiglio, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, addressed the situation publically. She states: “Vail Resorts Retail has made the decision to […] Industry News Matt Scribner | March 8, 2023 0 Comments
High Elevation Backcountry Base Camp to Open Above Telluride Ski Resort, CO Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp will soon begin offering clients heated tents and catered meals at a base camp above Telluride Ski Resort at around 12,500 feet. Enjoy three days of backcountry riding and two cozy nights in their heated tents. Bridal Veil is hosted by the Mountain Trips organization, which hosts trips across the globe. Trips in the Bridal Veil […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 13, 2023 1 Comment
2 Guests Triggered Large Avalanche at Telluride Ski Area, CO, After Ducking Rope into Closed Area Two guests ducked a rope to ski a closed run (upper North Chute) at Telluride Ski Resort, CO, on Monday, triggering a large avalanche. According to a social post from the resort, the slide was large enough to bury and kill. Related: Epic Pass and Telluride Ski Resort, CO, Extend Long-Term Partnership Patrol swept the area, cleared debris, and luckily […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 6, 2023 3 Comments
Telluride Ski Patrol Threatens to Strike if Contract Negotiations Not Finalized Before Season Starts Telluride ski patrol has threatened to strike if they don’t come to an agreement with the Telluride Ski Resort, CO, before the season starts. In a recent radio interview, Graham Hoffman, a ski patroller and the president of the ski patrol union in Telluride, said, “we’re not going to be willing to work without a contract.” Related: Should We Pay […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2022 0 Comments