Breckenridge Becomes First Colorado Resort to Break 300″ Snow this Season On Monday, Breckenridge Ski Resort became the first resort in Colorado to surpass 300 inches of snowfall this season. In 2017/18, Breck received 271″ ALL season, so winter 2019/20 is being kind to Breck so far!  Full send FebruBURIED 💥 #Breck 📸: @chargeharder_bear pic.twitter.com/F6TYRN92t6 — Breckenridge Resort (@breckenridgemtn) February 26, 2020 Breckenridge topped the milestone with 311 inches of snowfall as […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 2 Comments
Colorado Sells Record $1.75 Billion Of Cannabis in 2019 According to the Colorado Department of Revenue data, Colorado’s cannabis shops set an annual state record last year with $1.75 billion in sales revenue — yes, that’s BILLION with a B. The Cannabis industry in Colorado brought in over $300 million in tax revenue to the state in 2019 as well, surprising economists who believed that Colorado’s cannabis industry was […] Brains SnowBrains | February 21, 2020 1 Comment
FebruBURIED: Breckenridge, CO Records Snowiest February EVER Having received over 7 feet of new snow since the start of the month, Breckenridge Resort, CO announces that they have just had their deepest February on record — and the month isn’t even over yet. 87″ this month puts Breckenridge ahead of their February snow total from last year by 29 more inches already, Summit Daily reports. Related: Vail […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 20, 2020 2 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO Confirms 2 Fatalities in Last 3 Weeks Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO confirmed yesterday that there have been two incidents that have resulted in fatalities at the ski area over the past three weeks, reports Summit Daily. Related: Skier Died in Tree Well at Steamboat Resort, CO on Saturday On January 20th a 45-year-old woman from Leesburg, Virginia, was involved in a ‘serious incident’ according to the resort. […] SnowBrains | February 11, 2020 0 Comments
Breckenridge Resort, CO Employee Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Slopeside Restaurant On January 7, 2020, at approximately 0944 hours, the Breckenridge Police Department was called to the Coppertop Café, located in the Beaver Run Resort at the base of Peak 9, for a physical altercation with one subject stabbed. The preliminary investigation indicates that two employees of the resort, a 38-and 40-year-old male, were involved in a physical fight during which […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2020 0 Comments
The Top 15 BIGGEST Snowfall Totals in North America Season-to-Date… The holidays have came and went and have left many ski areas around North America with the thing we all wanted the most for Christmas: more snow! Several resorts have now received over 200+ inches of snowfall this season. Lo and behold, the 15 North American ski areas that have received the most snow so far this winter. Related: The […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2020 15 Comments
The 12th Annual CAIC Benefit Bash is this Saturday November 23rd in Breckenridge, CO The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s Benefit Bash is this Saturday the 23rd. This is the largest fundraiser of the season put on by the Friends of CAIC. Tickets are $50, and there are less than 200 tickets left. With your ticket, you get one door prize ticket, two drink tickets, and access to a massive silent auction. Proceeds […] Industry News Curtis Weller | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
Copper Mountain and Breckenridge, CO Announce Available Terrain on Opening Day Copper Mountain, CO opens November 8 with more than 90 acres of terrain featuring skiing and riding for all ability levels. The American Eagle lift will begin turning at 9 am and shortly thereafter the Easy Rider and Excelerator lifts. Trails that are expected to open Friday include Ptarmigan, Rhapsody, Main Vein, Fairplay, and Easy Rider. Additionally, Lower Bouncer is […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2019 0 Comments