[FOR SALE] Tiny Off The Grid Cabin in Crested Butte, CO, on the Market for $1.25 Million A small cabin in Crested Butte, Colorado, is on the market for $1.25 million, equating to $1,753 per square foot. Listed by Jenna May of Bluebird Real Estate, the 713-square-foot property is on 10.33 acres with deeded water rights. The 1942-built, two-bedroom cabin features updates, including custom railings and a wraparound deck with mountain views. It comes fully furnished and […] SnowBrains | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. Rambo, located at Crested Butte Ski Resort in Colorado, is the steepest ski run in the United States. The pitch is an astounding 55 degrees, meaning you’ll hold on for dear life at almost every turn. You’ll be dodging many trees and navigating through many moguls on your way down, increasing difficulty in making it to the bottom of the […] Matt Scribner | August 15, 2024 28 Comments
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Hosts 50th Annual Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race A record number of competitors donned their most outrageous costumes and Telemark gear at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), Colorado, on Sunday, March 17, for the 50thย Annual Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. More than 200 participants climbed 660 vertical feet, then descended 1,200 feet down CBMR’s legendary double-black diamond steeps. All proceeds from the event benefit the Crested Butte Avalanche […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Celebrating a Legacy: The 50th Annual, Al Johnson Telemark Ski Race, Returns to Crested Butte, CO As spring rolls into the Elk Mountains, a timeless tradition comes to life in the heart of Colorado’s Crested Butte ski area: the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. Scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, this crowd-pleasing event showcases the thrill of telemark skiing and pays homage to a remarkable figure from the past: Al Johnson. Back to celebrate its 50th anniversary, […] Featured Article Nick DeRiso | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO, Hosts Natural Selection Duels Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado, last week hosted four of the worldโs top snowboarders for the YETI Natural Selection DUELs. The Natural Selection Dules are a series of head-to-head competitions that determine who will advance to the next stages of the Natural Selection Tour in Revelstoke, British Columbia. Jamie Anderson and Emma Crosby faced off in CBMRโs famed extremes, while […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Icebreaker Celebrates Female Ski Patrollers with โPowder & Powerโ Campaign Since 1995 icebreaker has been trailblazing natural performance apparel. At the heart of the company lies transparency, responsibility, and innovation. Its mission is movement towards a more natural way of living and push the status quo. Just this month the New Zealand-based company reached 96.14% of its goal to become 100% plastic-free. Alongside its pursuit of sustainability in performance apparel, […] Industry News Samantha Gates | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Crested Butte, CO An avalanche claimed the life of a backcountry skier near Crested Butte, Colorado, on Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has confirmed. According to the CAIC, the avalanche occurred in an area of the Anthracite Range known as the “Playground.” “A backcountry skier was caught, buried and killed in an area of the Anthracite Range locally known as the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Ahead For CO and WY Forecast Published 11:50 PM MST 2/1/2024 Forecast Summary An active pattern is setting up over the Intermountain West and will bring two potent storms to CO/WY over the next seven days. Snow will continue to fill in across Colorado tonight and Friday, bringing widespread mountain snowfall through the weekend. This same storm will push moisture into Wyoming Friday afternoon and […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 1, 2024 0 Comments