Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: No Name Basin Makes History Report From January 29 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, opened its No Name Terrain expansion today, January 29. The expansion is Monarch’s largest in history and Colorado’s largest since 2023. The 377 new acres of intermediate and advanced terrain allows visitors to ski off either side of the continental divide. The new Tomichi lift has also greatly increased the mountain’s uphill capacity […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | January 30, 2026 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Huge Storm Cycle Brings Record Breaking Weekend Report from January 24-25 ‘ Monarch Mountain, Colorado, scored 15 inches of new snow from this weekend’s storm. Snow fell into the night Friday and all day Saturday, with conditions continuing to refill until the last chair. Saturday was Colorado’s first real powder day of the season, and people came to Monarch from all over the state. Lift lines existed, […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | January 27, 2026 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Free Refill Friday Report from January 23 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, had a great start to this stormy weekend on Friday. Only one inch of new snow appeared on the snowstake by first chair, but as usual, conditions were much deeper. The first run felt more like a few inches on the existing hard pack. By the end of the day though, the skiing […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Offers Free Lift Tickets to Telluride Passholders, Workers, and Dependents Amid Ski Patroller Strike-Induced Resort Closure As the ski patrol strike at Telluride Ski Resort continues with no clear end date, the impact is rippling through Colorado’s ski community. With Telluride closed since December 27 following stalled contract negotiations, both local workers and visiting skiers have been left scrambling during one of the busiest times of the season. In response, Monarch Mountain has stepped in with […] Industry News Brent Glogau | January 2, 2026 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: No Crowds for the Holidays Report from December 26, 2025 It has been a rough snow year for Colorado, but Monarch Mountain is still serving over 50 trails for skiers and riders to choose from. Snowpack levels across the state are abysmal, and most terrain is limited to on-piste only. I-70 resorts such as Breckenridge have reported just 41 inches of total snowfall this season. […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | December 28, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: New Terrain Under Sunny Skies Conditions Report from December 16, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, skied very well this week with 53 trails open under sunny skies. Colorado is still struggling with snow, but Monarch has continued to open new terrain with solid coverage. The Breezeway lift opened for the season on December 11. The lift is serving a few new runs and the Steel City […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | December 20, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Opening Weekend Storm Conditions Report from December 6, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, opened for the season on Tuesday, December 2. The resort received snow every day since opening, with over 20 inches falling in the past seven days. Four inches were reported overnight when I arrived Saturday, but conditions felt much deeper than that across the mountain. The mountain had five lifts and […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | December 8, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 27, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2025 0 Comments
With New Expansion, Monarch Mountain, CO, Will Be the 2nd Resort Where You Can Ski on Both Sides of the Continental Divide Monarch Mountain, Colorado, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near Salida, offers an authentic, independent skiing experience. This gem is known for its abundant natural snowfall, averaging around 350 inches per year, ensuring consistent snow conditions. Unlike many larger, more commercialized resorts, Monarch Mountain prides itself on a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, attracting families and avid skiers alike […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 28, 2025 5 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Closing Day! Report from Sunday, April 13, 2025. Sunday, April 13, was Monarch Mountain, Colorado’s final day of the 2024-25 season. The day started strong with great spirit and many costumes. There was a high of 48°F with mild wind under blue skies. The Breezeway lift and all of Monarch’s terrain were open, except the hike to Mirkwood Basin. Some stuck to […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | April 16, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Sun, Slush, and Skin Report from April 10 Thursday, April 10, was a classic spring ski day at Monarch Mountain, Colorado. It got hot quickly in the morning, with a high of 46°F and a complete absence of clouds. Sun, slush, and lots of skin were the themes under blue skies today. Gloves came off early, quickly followed by jackets and then shirts. I […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | April 12, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: New Snow And Events For An Extended Season Report from March 29-30 Colorado’s Monarch Mountain only reported three inches of snow over the weekend. The conditions felt much better, though. Pockets of new snow were deeper than that, and good slushy conditions were had in the afternoon. It was a fantastic spring weekend at Monarch, with more to come over an extended season. Only one inch of snow […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Resorts Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates 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: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Blue Skies End a Deep Weekend Report from March 16, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, reported 10 inches of snow over the weekend. Despite strong forecasted winds on Sunday, pleasant weather prevailed, and great times were had. Operations remained normal, with all lifts running and all-terrain zones open to shred. The mountain was busy, with spring breakers and locals enjoying the warm weather and fresh snow. As […] Trip Report Logan Tepper | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Spring Skiing in February Report from February 28, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, saw a high of 38º today without a single cloud or gust of wind. It was classic spring skiing, with conditions getting softer and softer as the day went on. We will need the cold weather back, though, to enjoy real spring skiing in April. Many of Colorado’s resorts have fallen victim […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Getting Deeper and Deeper Report from February 14-15, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, received a reported seven inches of snow between Friday and Saturday. The conditions on the mountain felt far deeper than this though, with soft turns on every lap and substantial snow falling throughout the day. I was just starting to wonder why the drive up Monarch Pass felt so empty when I […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | February 17, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Snowcat Report: 377 New Acres of No Name Fun Report from Thursday, January 23, 2025 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is set to expand its lift-served terrain acreage by over 50% for the 2025-26 ski season. The expansion into “No Name Basin” will provide intermediate and advanced trails on the west side of the Continental Divide. This makes Monarch only the second ski area in the U.S. where you can ski […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Way Deeper Than Reported and the Best Skiing of the Season Report from December 27-28 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, received a reported three inches on Friday morning and an additional four inches on Saturday. Conditions on the mountain felt even deeper than that, though. Both Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, started with fresh powder and slightly overcast skies. Friday, in particular, was a picture-perfect bluebird powder day. We thoroughly skied […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | December 31, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: The Calm Before The Storm Report from December 23 As of Monday, December 23, the great state of Colorado has seen negligible snowfall this month. My expectations were beyond exceeded though, skiing the all natural snow on a gorgeous day at Monarch Mountain. One long-timer told me that this Christmas-week Monday was the busiest weekday at Monarch he has seen in 28 years, a great […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | December 26, 2024 0 Comments
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