Backcountry Skiers Unapologetically Trigger Avalanche on Quandary Peak, CO, Partially Burying Skier in Another Group Spring skiing is on in Colorado, and as the snowpack consolidates, more skiers are in “peak-bagging” mode. The past Sunday, April 21, a group of backcountry skiers were meticulously descending the north couloir (Quandary Couloir) on Quandary Peak one by one when the group above them descended past them, triggering a wind slab that partially buried one of their skiers. […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Runs Out of 100-Day Pins Vail Mountain introduced commemorative pins for skiers who achieved 25, 50, 75, and 100 ski days for the 23/24 season. To be awarded a pin, you needed to ski the corresponding days at Vail Mountain from November 10, 2023, until the end of the season. Skiers and boarders with the corresponding days could pick up their pin from ticket office […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Big Spring Snowstorm Headed for Colorado Mountains Multiple inches of precip expected across the high plains and Front Range. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 9 p.m. MST Two low pressure systems move over Colorado through this weekend. Widespread high plains rain and mountain snow occurs over the next four days, with the heaviest precip occurring on Saturday. Very warm and […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
On-Snow Summer Training Camps for Kids & Adults at Woodward Copper, Colorado With summer on the horizon, Woodward Copper, Colorado, is home to the ultimate summer camp experience in the Rockies. The one-of-a-kind on-mountain glacier offers camp goers the opportunity to ski and ride on snow during the heat of summer. Copper offers 10 weeks of on-snow camp experiences for skiers and riders ages 7-17. Returning for its second year, Woodward Copper […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans to Replace Coney Glade Chairlift With New High Speed Quad Chairlift Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, has just announced plans for a major upgrade to its lift infrastructure with the unveiling of plans for its new high-speed detachable quad chairlift, the Coney Express, which will replace the 38-year-old Coney Glade chairlift. This new upgrade is just one part of the resort’s “Master Development Plan,” which aims to improve the skier and snowboarder experience […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Spotted In & Around Vail, CO Mikaela Shiffrin has returned to her home state Colorado and shared snaps of herself training on Monday, April 22. The legendary ski racer has spent the majority of the season in Europe for training and competitions but has now returned to her home. The 29-year-old Vail native recently got engaged to Norwegian ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 30+ North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Week Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments