Colorado Governor Revises, Intensifies Coronavirus Restrictions with New ‘Level Purple’ Tier | 7 Ski Areas Move to ‘Red Level’ All aboard! This is the last stop towards another stay-at-home order for Colorado. 15 Colorado counties are moving to a revised Level Red by Friday after the governor announced in a press conference Tuesday that the state will be intensifying COVID-19 restrictions in areas of Colorado with concerningly high new daily case counts. “We clearly need a more drastic […] Martin Kuprianowicz | November 18, 2020 0 Comments
2-5 FEET of Snow Forecasted for Western US Over Next 7 Days, Primarily in the Pacific Northwest Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST, Nov. 16, 2020 Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 2-5 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW. A longwave troughing pattern will remain in place over the US west coast, streaming moisture into the region. The highest amounts of snow […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 16, 2020 0 Comments
Multiple Storms in the West Over The Next Week, FEET of Snow Expected Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST Forecast Summary: Over the next week, additional FEET of snow is expected across the western US as an active weather pattern continues. The highest amounts will be found in the Pacific NW and Northern Rockies. Snowfall will come in waves as shortwave troughs make their way through the west. Active […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 10, 2020 0 Comments
Summit County, CO Fails to Slow COVID-19 Spread | Enters Level 3 Restrictions, Including 10pm Curfew Summit County, CO, has failed in its efforts to reduce new covid-19 cases, so beginning 5 pm Friday 6th November 2020 will move from Level 2 on the state’s ‘safer at home’ dial to Level 3. The county, home to Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Keystone ski areas, introduced further restrictions and reduced the capacity of outdoor events from […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2020 0 Comments
First Skier Triggered Avalanche of the Season Near Breckenridge, CO A skier triggered a slide over the weekend near Breckenridge, CO, the first reported skier-triggered avalanche of the season. Related: “The SnowBrains Podcast” | Episode #1: “Why Is The Colorado Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA?” A report on the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) website says the slide occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 12,300-feet on the lower […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 3, 2020 0 Comments
Summit County, CO Has One Week to Reduce New Coronavirus Cases or Face Further Restrictions, State Warns As a result of having one of the highest rates of new coronavirus cases in the state, Summit County, CO has introduced further restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Chief Warns Ski Season May Be Over Before It Begins, Unless We Act Now In what is the third public health order […] SnowBrains | October 30, 2020 0 Comments
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
Plastic Bag Ban Coming to Breckenridge, CO? The end is near for plastic bag use in Breckenridge, CO. The Breckenridge Town Council are aiming for a ban on all plastic bags by the end of Summer 2021. Currently, Breckenridge allows plastic bags, but most stores are required to charge for them. Instituted in 2013, the disposal bag ordinance places a $0.10 fee on disposable plastic and paper […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 18, 2020 0 Comments
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