Monarch Mountain, CO, Opening Day Report: Powder, Trees, & Mac n’ Cheese Report from Friday, November 22, 2024 Monarch Mountain, located 20 miles west of Salida, Colorado, opened on Friday, November 22. To kick off the season, it has 20 runs, three lifts, and incredible terrain. Monarch is one of two ski areas in Colorado that relies on 100% natural snowfall and also sees one of the highest average annual snowfall totals […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Ahead for Southern Rockies Forecast written 3:30 p.m. MDT November 23, 2024 Forecast Summary An active pattern is in store over the next few days as a weaker system moves through Sunday and then an atmospheric river Monday night through Wednesday. The first system that moves through will generally bring lighter snow to northern portions of Colorado. The second system will move in as […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 24, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Is Launching 85th Ski Season on Friday, November 22 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is preparing to launch its 85th ski season on Friday, November 22. “Each year, our goal is to start the lifts as early as possible, and thanks to Mother Nature and the relentless efforts of our incredible mountain operations team, a November opening is happening!” – Christopher Haggerty, General Manager at Monarch Mountain. The ski area plans […] Industry News Press Release | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Cutoff Low to Bring Upwards of 1-2 Feet of Snow to Southern Rockies Forecast Published 9:45 PM MDT 11/4/2024 Forecast Summary As the storm from this weekend continues to exit the region, our next system will dive in from the north during the day on Tuesday. As it does so, it will split off from the mean flow and become a cutoff low over the four-corners region. This will allow for moisture […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
With New Expansion, Monarch Mountain, CO, Will Be the Second Resort Where You Can Ski on Both Sides of the Continental Divide Monarch Mountain, Colorado, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near the town of Salida, offers an authentic and 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 26, 2024 3 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Receives Final Approval For 377-Acre No Name Basin Terrain Expansion After over a decade of planning, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is excited to announce that it received official approval from the United States Forest Service to expand its special use permit boundary into the No Name Basin. Related: An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride Community at Monarch Mountain, CO The development will add 377 acres of skiable terrain on the west […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Exceptional Spring Conditions Ahead of Sunday’s Gunbarrel Challenge Report from Sunday, April 14, 2024 After extending its season twice, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, will close this coming Sunday, April 21, 2024. With the snowpack at 126% of the average, this season has been incredible compared to the rest of the USA. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Season a Second Time Driving up towards Monarch Pass from Salida, it was […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Season a Second Time After receiving nearly six feet of snow in the last month, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, has once again decided to extend their season. Closing day will now be April 21, 2024. “Mother Nature continues to deliver up here and we want to keep the chairs turning, so don’t put your skis away yet.” — Allie Stevens, Marketing Manager Monarch Mountain The […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
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