Top 5 Small Ski Towns in the U.S. Although the United States is home to some of the greatest premier mountain towns in the world, there are also dozens of amazing small ski towns you can visit from everywhere from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the East Coast. These communities offer an authentic and less commercial vibe that has developed over generations of ski town history, offering a […] Industry News Matt Scribner | February 21, 2023 8 Comments
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, 100% Open | Teocalli 2 Bowl Open for Only 3rd Time Ever Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, opened the Teocalli 2 bowl this morning, meaning that 100% of its terrain is now open for skiing and riding. This is only the third time in history that Teo 2 has opened to the public. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. This day is even more special because it falls on International […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 13, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Busy Week Ahead for Colorado, Multiple Feet for the San Juans Through Wednesday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:35 pm MST, 2/12/2023 Forecast Summary: A series of systems will bring multiple FEET of snow to the mountains of Colorado tonight through Wednesday, with the San Juans seeing the most. A weak system will brush the southern part of Colorado on Monday and bring snow to the area. A second, more […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 12, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Opens Phoenix / Spellbound Bowls; Nearly All Terrain Now Open After another eight inches of snow in the last 24 hours, Crested Butte, CO, was able to open the Phoenix and Spellbound bowls on Monday, expanding guests’ access to its famed extreme terrain. This means the resort now has nearly 1,400 acres available for skiing and riding—that’s 91% of its in-bounds terrain. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. Mother […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Closed Low Brings Multiple Feet of Snow to Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 12:20 am MST, 1/17/2023 Forecast Summary: A closed low will bring multiple FEET of snow to the mountains of Colorado tonight through Wednesday, with the San Juans seeing the most. Snow across western Colorado tonight will continue through tonight and Wednesday. Snow tapers off late Wednesday night as the closed low moves […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 16, 2023 0 Comments
Your 6-Day Adventure Vacation to Crested Butte, CO Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism Crested Butte, CO – America’s last great ski town. Crested Butte, nestled in the Gunnison Valley amongst Colorado’s stunning Elk Mountains, is famed for its extreme skiing, unique ski town culture, and quaint feel. Whether you are just learning about Crested Butte, have had it on your list of places to travel, […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | January 9, 2023 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] The T-Bars Are Spinning and the Extremes Open at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO The day we’ve been waiting for all season has arrived at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO―the T-Bars are spinning, and the extremes are open. Related: The Top 9 Ski Runs at Crested Butte, CO The North Face and High Lift T-Bars opened to guests at 9 am today (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023), offering access to much of the double-black diamond […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 5, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Crested Butte, CO, Celebrates New Year With 3-Feet Fresh Powder Happy New Year from Crested Butte, CO! The resort welcomed 2023 with plenty of fresh powder, over three feet in less than a week. The storm took the resort passed 100″ for the season. They currently have 101″ and a 39″ base. Related: The Top 9 Ski Runs at Crested Butte, CO The resort was also thrilled to bring back […] SnowBrains | January 3, 2023 0 Comments