Monarch Mountain, CO, Opening Day Report: Powder, Trees, & Mac n’ Cheese Report from Friday, November 22, 2024 Monarch Mountain, located 20 miles west of Salida, Colorado, opened on Friday, November 22. To kick off the season, it has 20 runs, three lifts, and incredible terrain. Monarch is one of two ski areas in Colorado that relies on 100% natural snowfall and also sees one of the highest average annual snowfall totals […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Vail, CO, Opening Day Report: Blue Skies, No Lines, and High Vibes Report from November 15, 2024 The largest ski resort in Colorado opened the season in style last Friday, November 15, on a beautiful day with five lifts spinning. Bringing visitors to a base area at mid-Vail via Gondola One, Vail Resort opened its signature opening day runs Ramshorn and Swingsville under the Mountaintop Express Lift (4). The Avanti Express Lift […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
How Electric Vehicles are Transforming the American Ski Industry As the ski industry scrambles to remain sustainable and minimize impacts on the already declining state of our environment, many companies have implemented electric vehicles in their resorts. With new emissions standards and regulations being finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as many as 50% of the new cars sold in 2030 will be fully electric, according to […] Industry News Logan Tepper | September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Black Bear Pass & Imogene Pass, CO, Closure Updates According to San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, Black Bear Pass, Colorado, will remain closed for the season due to extensive damage caused by a mudslide earlier this summer. The San Miguel County Sheriff‘s Office shared the update on its social media accounts and explained the reason for the permanent closure of the pass for the rest of the off-road season. […] Logan Tepper | September 1, 2024 0 Comments
The Science Behind Avalanches Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural hazards and the science behind their formation and prevention is fascinating. These mass movements of snow often disrupt the operations of ski areas and public roads, leading to significant investments in prevention. Triggered by animals, humans, heavy snowfall, earthquakes, and other natural variables, avalanches have the greatest risk of sliding on slopes greater […] Avalanche Logan Tepper | August 29, 2024 0 Comments
Volcanic Activity Continues at Chilean Ski Resort July has marked the latest series of high volcanic activity at the Villarrica Volcano above Centro Ski Pucon, Chile. The volcano, which reaches a height of 9,383 feet (2,860 meters) and last erupted in 2015 but was seen emitting massive plumes of smoke on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This event follows concerning activity earlier in the month, which saw a […] Industry News Logan Tepper | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Best Weekend Ski Trips From New York City The Big Apple may be the epitome of urban life, but there is plenty of skiing to be had within driving distance from New York City. Options such as Camelback in Pennsylvania or the resorts in the Catskill Mountains are often feasible for a day trip or short weekend. While these areas offer some competitive experiences within a few hours […] Logan Tepper | July 24, 2024 0 Comments
A Big Cat Hunting Ban Will Likely Be On The Ballot in Colorado This Year Initiative 91 will be on the ballot in November if 180,000 voter signatures are approved by the state of Colorado. Volunteer groups have been lobbying the public on the issue and have successfully collected more than the required 124,328 required by law. The initiative would prohibit the intentional killing and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx, charging violators with […] Logan Tepper | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
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