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Monarch Mountain, CO, Announces Opening Day Thanks to 2-Feet of Fresh Snow

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After reporting nearly two feet of snow this weekend at Monarch Mountain, Colorado, announced it will be opening for the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Last season the resort opened on December 1, 2022. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Submits Plans to Increase Lift-Serviced Terrain by 50% As one of Colorado’s few remaining ski areas that does not make snow, […]
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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.  Snowfall will begin on Thursday evening in the southern mountains and gradually work its way north. For the next three days, pulses of moisture will arrive from the west and northwest, bringing steady […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Submits Plans to Increase Lift-Serviced Terrain by 50%

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Monarch Mountain in Colorado has submitted a plan to the USDA Forest Service outlining plans to extend the ski area accessible by lift by 377-acres, to 1,146-acres. The plan includes the installation of a 2,700-foot fixed grip chairlift, the development of 62-acres of cleared terrain and 75-acres of gladed terrain, and the construction of a warming hut and restrooms at […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Ski Season To April 16, 2023

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Exceptional conditions have enabled Monarch Mountain, CO, to extend its season until April 16, 2023. Monarch Mountain is located right on the Continental Divide of the Sawatch Range in the Southern Rocky Mountains and naturally receives an abundance of snowfall. This season, Monarch has seen 224” of snowfall, and 100% of the snowpack at Monarch is natural, allowing for unmatched ski and boarding […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Releases Wings Pass | Ski the Rest of This Season and All of Next Season

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Monarch Mountain, CO, officially released its Wings Pass on February 21, 2023. Wings pass holders can ski the rest of this season at Monarch and the 2023-2024 season. “You can’t beat this deal! It’s the perfect pass for those ready to start skiing independent.” – Marketing Manager, Allie Stevens The pass is available for Adults, Teens, Seniors, and Juniors. Adult […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow to Fall Across Colorado’s Western Mountains

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  9:05 pm MST, 11/8/2022 Forecast Summary: A through will push through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains of western Colorado through Friday morning. Snow will begin to fill in from the west Wednesday morning and continue on and off through Thursday.  Snow will taper off during the morning Friday […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Announces When and Where You Can Buy $209 4-Pack

Monarch Mountain, CO, has recently released the dates and locations where you can buy its 4-pack of lift tickets for only $209. That’s an unbeatable $50ish for a day’s skiing. More opportunities for 4-packs! 10.28.22 – Gunnison Chamber of Commerce – 10am-3pm 10.29.22 – REI (COS) – 10am-4pm 10.29.22 – Kristi Mtn Sports (Alamosa) – 10am-4pm Get four (4) fully transferable […]
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Christy Sports Partners with Ski Resorts in Colorado and Utah to Get More Kids on the Slopes

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Christy Kids Bundles Offer Junior Season Rental Package and Season Pass for One Low Price Christy Sports, the premier outdoor retailer helping people #stepoutside, is collaborating with family-friendly ski resorts to help more children get outdoors and enjoy winter sports. Christy Kids Bundles include a full-season junior ski or snowboard gear rental package and a junior season pass to a […]
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Staff and Volunteers Plant 1,400 Saplings at Monarch Mountain, CO, to Replace Beetle Kill

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Since 2018, Monarch Mountain, CO, has been working diligently to remove trees affected by the spruce beetle endemic. Each summer they have coordinated with timber professionals to harvest and remove these hazardous trees. These ongoing timber operations have involved both ground-based and helicopter removal tactics. This effort has helped to mitigate fire hazards, improve stream health and add acres of […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, to End Season With Legendary Kayaks on Snow Event

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Monarch Mountain, CO, will once again host its signature event, Kayaks on Snow. This year’s annual closing weekend competition will be Saturday, April 16, 2022. Contestants in kayaks race head-to-head elimination rounds in groups of four down a specially designed course on the Freeway run with berms, banks, and bumps, ending in an icy pond. “Kayaks on Snow is challenging […]
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