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SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Storms Will Dump Up to 15” of Snow on Colorado Resorts on Thanksgiving Weekend

Source: maps.weatherbell.com The Rocky Mountains have received well below-normal snowfall so far this season, and Colorado is no exception. The snowpack across the Northern half of the state is currently at about 25% of normal, while the Southern half of the state is performing only slightly better, at about 65% of normal. The snowpack has suffered as a result of both […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Snowy Sunday in Southwest Colorado

This forecast was created at 1:00 a.m. PST on Sunday, November 23, 2025. A cutoff low-pressure system is moving from Southern California up to the Four Corners region on Saturday night. Winds will rotate counterclockwise around the low-pressure center, allowing southerly winds to advect a substantial amount of moisture from the Pacific into the Southern Rockies on Sunday morning. A […]
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Vail Resorts Ordered to Pay $12.4 Million to Woman Paralyzed Following Chairlift Fall at Crested Butte, CO

This piece was updated on September 2 at 10:20 a.m. CET to incorporate new information. A Colorado jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman left paralyzed after falling from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This ruling could have far-reaching implications for the millions of people who visit Colorado ski areas annually. “It’s a good […]
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Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding

Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and nightlife to spas, festivals, and art galleries, and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off-slope activities year-round. From coast to coast, the continent […]
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The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO

Shane McConkey sending a cliff in the US Extreme Skiing Championships at Crested Butte in 1997. Photo Credit: Flip McCririck

Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) was the early centerpiece for extreme skiing. Before extreme in-bounds terrain became mainstream across the resort ski industry, a day on the slopes meant clipping into skinny 200+ cm skis and proceeding to rip groomers. Now, many skiers head straight for the bowls, cliffs, chutes, or whatever extreme terrain the resort offers to get […]
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Colorado Ski Resorts Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates

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Spring has sprung, which means the 2024-25 resort ski season, unfortunately, has almost ended. Most Colorado ski resorts are closing on various Sundays throughout April, starting on the 6th and ending on April 27. This year’s May resort skiing will likely be at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Loveland, and Winter Park’s Mary Jane. Below are all Colorado resorts’ closing dates. Related: […]
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Crested Butte, CO, is 100% Open For Only 5th Time Ever

For only the fifth time in its history (since the Teocalli 2 terrain expansion), Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), Colorado, has opened 100% of its skiable terrain. Marking the third consecutive season of wall-to-wall access, this milestone is a testament to the dedication of CBMR’s mountain operations teams and the resort’s commitment to delivering a world-class ski and ride experience. […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, and Lift Maintenance Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado and the Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after a year of negotiations. This agreement, which extends through August 2027, is now awaiting ratification by union members, with voting set to conclude on February 12, according to a statement released this morning. Related: Crested Butte, CO, […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Quick Hitting System Will Bring 2-8″ of Snow to Colorado Mountains

Forecast Published 9:00 p.m. MDT 11/11/2024 Forecast Summary A quick-hitting system will move through Colorado and bring a blast of snow Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. Snowfall totals will overall be light with 2-8″ expected for most resorts as this storm will pass through the region fairly fast and will lack moisture. Northern portions of the state will see the best […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-18″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday

Forecast Published 9:45 PM MDT 10/28/2024 Forecast Summary A trough currently digging into the western U.S. will bring snow to the mountains of Colorado through Wednesday. Precipitation is already beginning to move into western portions of Colorado in the form of rain and snow but will increasingly turn into snow across mountain locations as colder air filters in on Tuesday. […]
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[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 […]
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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 50th 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 […]
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Celebrating a Legacy: The 50th Annual, Al Johnson Telemark Ski Race, Returns to Crested Butte, CO

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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, […]
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Crested Butte, CO, Hosts Natural Selection Duels

Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado, last week hosted four of the world’s 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 CBMR’s famed extremes, while […]
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