Take a Less Crowded Approach to Skiing at These U.S. Resorts Each year, ski resorts are becoming more and more crowded. Although there may not be one exact reason ski resorts are becoming overcrowded, contributing factors may include the rise of multi-mountain season pass popularity, the increase in outdoor activities due to COVID-19, and the wish for a winter wonderland escape away from one’s bustling city. With crowds come increased lift […] Industry News Samantha Gates | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Active Pattern Ahead For Colorado | Series of Storms Over The Next Week Forecast Summary A series of systems will make their way through the west and bring much-needed snowfall to Colorado. The first of said systems will move through tonight into Thursday and bring snow to primarily the San Juan Mountains. A second system will move through Friday into Saturday and bring more snow to the mountains, focusing more on northern Colorado. […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO, Opens More Terrain in Time for Christmas Holidays Christmas came early for guests at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado, as more terrain opened in time for the Christmas holidays. Last weekend, mountain operations at Crested Butte opened East River Express, Gold Link Chairlift, and Prospect Chairlift to the public, providing access to more than 350 acres of additional terrain.ย With the opening of these chairlifts, all lifts are now […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 26, 2023 0 Comments
The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO Coloradoโs 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 […] Industry News Luke Guilford | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Fantastic Early Season Conditions at Crested Butte, CO, With More Terrain Opening What an incredible early season it’s been at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. The resort received a total of 86.5 inches season-to-date of which 10 inches fell in the last four days alone, making for some fantastic weekend skiing. Crested Butte opened two more chairlifts to the public on Sunday, December 10, 2023, increasing the available terrain to more […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 11, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Expands Available Terrain With Opening of Paradise Express Lift Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado, started spinning the Paradise Express lift for the season at on Saturday, bringing open terrain to 230 acres. Additional trails opened on Saturday include Paradise Bowl, Upper Canaan, Lower Forest Queen and Lower Ruby Chief. Paradise comes on the heels of the opening of Teocalli Chairlift, which began spinning for guests on Tuesday, 11/28. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Colorado to Get Hammered This Weekend – 2+ FEET Likely A major winter storm will impact Colorado this weekend, dropping 6-25″ at resorts around the region between Thursday night and Monday morning, favoring the central and northern mountains.ย Snowfall will begin on Thursday evening in the southern mountains and gradually work its way north.ย For the next three days, pulses of moisture will arrive from the west and northwest, bringing steady […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO, Announces 23/24 Winter Season Opening Date Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, wrapped up an incredible summer season on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Guests enjoyed one last weekend of hiking and mountain biking through theย fall foliage before the mountain shuttered summer activities for the season. The resort is now pivoting to winter operations and announced, that it is planning to open for the winter season on […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 25, 2023 0 Comments