Human Remains Found Just Outside Winter Park Resort, CO, Boundary The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying human remains discovered near Winter Park Resort, Colorado. On Saturday, August 17, a mushroom hunter stumbled upon what appeared to be a human skull in a densely wooded area between US Highway 40 and Mary Jane Road. The discovery prompted a response from multiple agencies, […] SnowBrains | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Offers Update on Masterplan That Includes Gondola Connecting Resort to Town In a recent blog post, Winter Park Resort in Colorado offered updates on its ambitious 10-15-year masterplan that will transform it into the state’s third-largest ski area. This comprehensive plan, publicly accessible, outlines significant upgrades,ย including new and enhanced lifts, expanded terrain, remodeled lodges, and improved on-mountain dining experiences. A key feature is the long-awaited gondola connecting the resort to the […] Industry News Steven Agar | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
Historic Beavers Lodge Built in 1940 in Winter Park, CO, Facing Demolition Winter Park, Colorado, is set to hold a public hearing at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, regarding the potential demolition of the historic Beavers Lodge, reports Sky-Hi News. The Winter Park Planning Commission will meet at 8 a.m. at the Winter Park Town Hall, with an option for virtual attendance, to discuss a major site plan and minor plat […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
The A-Frame Club at Winter Park Resort, CO: A Skylab Architecture Twist on The Modern Hotel The A-Frame Club by Skylab Architecture is a new hotel brand that takes design cues from 1970s American ski culture and the iconic A-frame cabins of that era. The first Club consists of 31 newly-constructed cabins along with a bar and restaurant in a historic saloon building in Winter Park, Colorado. Situated on a two-acre wooded site adjacent to the […] Luke Guilford | June 22, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO, Will End Fantastic ’23/’24 Season on Memorial Day Winter Park, Colorado, will ring out the 23/24 season this Memorial Day Weekend. After 206 days of skiing, Memorial Day, May 27, will be the last day for skiing and riding at Winter Park. With 406 inches of snowfall this season, Winter Park had the best season in recent history, beating last yearโs 403 inches by three inches thanks to […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2024 0 Comments
Young Skier Killed Near Winter Park, CO, Attempting Berthoud Pass Road Gap Jump [Updated with police press release] A young local skier died on Tuesday while attempting to jump over US HWY 40, also known as Berthoud Pass. According to reports by the Grand County Sheriffโs Office, the site of the fatal accident was between Henderson Mine Road and Robbers Roost, approximately six miles east of Winter Park, Colorado. According to social media […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2024 1 Comment
67-Year-Old Skier Suffers Serious Injuries in Winter Park, CO, Hit-and-Run Accident A 67-year-old skier was left with two broken ribs and a fractured pelvis after being struck by a snowboarder in a hit-and-run incident at Winter Park Resort in Colorado. Related: Snowboarder Found Guilty For Hit and Run Crash That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO Jonathan Babcock, who has been skiing for 55 years, was on the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 9, 2024 1 Comment
Man Jailed for 3 Years After High-Speed Chase on Closed Berthoud Pass, CO, Ended With Snowplow Crash A man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase over a closed Berthoud Pass, Colorado, colliding with a snowplow, has been sentenced to three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. As part of a plea agreement, Calvin will serve three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by two years of mandatory parole. Randy Calvin, 33, pleaded […] SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments