Colorado Ski Resort Opening Dates for Winter 2021/22 Winter is just around the corner; in fact, it may be even closer than you think. Some resorts may be opening as soon as mid-October. That’s just over a month away. Related: Which Ski Resort Will Open First This Year? #RaceToOpen So, it’s time to get the gear out of storage, wax your skis, wash your clothes (you do, right?), and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 8, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Colorado Ski Resorts Spring has sprung and that means the 2020-2021 resort ski season, unfortunately, has to come to an end. Most Colorado ski areas are closing on various Sundays throughout April, starting the 4th through April 25th. This year’s May resort skiing will likely only be at Breckenridge (Closing May 31st) and Arapahoe Basin (TBA). It is common for Winter Park to extend […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | March 24, 2021 0 Comments
Potential Expansion Coming To Silverton, CO There are currently only two lift-serviced places to ski in Silverton, CO. When juxtaposed to one another, they are polar opposites. On one end is the family-friendly, Kendall Mountain- the kind of place where tots strap skis to their feet for the first time and adorably pizza their way down the hill. On the other end is the expert-only, Silverton […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO Offers 130-Day Ski Guarantee for Next Season | Snowmaking Begins in 50-Days Loveland Ski Area, CO is offering a coronavirus reopening plan with a 130-day ski season guarantee and will offer a pro-rated credit towards the following season if COVID-19 does affect operating days. Related: Snowbird, UT Offers Free ‘Passholder Promise’ on All Season Pass Purchases According to their website, this is to make up for the way the last season abruptly ended. […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 12, 2020 0 Comments
Government PPP Loans Help 10 Colorado Ski Areas Believe it or not, not every ski area these days is connected to Vail or Alterra. While their company-owned ski areas didn’t qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program due to their size, several other ski areas in Colorado were able to take advantage. Related: Smaller Ski Resorts Look to PPP for Assistance While Big Corporations Cash-In 10 independent/smaller ski areas […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 16, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Governor Orders CLOSURE of ALL Colorado Ski Resorts ***UPDATED at 8:28pm PT “By this Executive Oder, I direct downhill ski areas to suspend operations for one week to slow the spread of COVID-19 and conserve medical resources in our mountain communities. We will continue to monitor the course of the COVID-19 outbreak in the State and may amend the Executive Order accordingly.” – Coloroado Governor Polis, March 14th, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2020 0 Comments
Want Discounted Colorado Lift Tickets? The Gems Card Is Now On Sale For 2019-2020 Season What is a Gems Card? A Gems Card is a discounted promotional ski-pass with big discounts at 11 Colorado ski resorts. It’s currently on sale. For just $30, the Gems Card provides your choice of either: Two 2-for-1 lift tickets or Two 30% off lift tickets Use your Gems Card for either two 2-for-1, two 30% discounts, or one of each at all 11 […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
18 Colorado Ski Resorts Made Improvements For The 2019/20 Ski Season! 18 Colorado ski resorts are reporting improved infrastructure for the 2019/20 ski season. These improvements range from terrain expansions to new lifts to newly gladed tree runs. Last season was a banger in Colorado with record snowfall and copious amounts of happy skiers and riders. Let’s hope we see more of the same in 2019/20. LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS AT COLORADO […] Industry News Paulie | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
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