Wolf Creek, CO, Report: Sun & Powder at a Unique Family Resort Report from end of January 27 & 28 Over the weekend I had the pleasure of exploring one of the last independent resorts in Colorado, Wolf Creek ski area. In a state where the mega-passes began, this mountain shows a refreshing contrast to corporate mountain culture. Between the towns of South Fork and Pagosa Springs near the top of […] Conditions Report Spencer Davies | February 4, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Ahead For CO and WY Forecast Published 11:50 PM MST 2/1/2024 Forecast Summary An active pattern is setting up over the Intermountain West and will bring two potent storms to CO/WY over the next seven days. Snow will continue to fill in across Colorado tonight and Friday, bringing widespread mountain snowfall through the weekend. This same storm will push moisture into Wyoming Friday afternoon and […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 1, 2024 0 Comments
Active Pattern Ahead For Colorado | Series of Storms Over The Next Week Forecast Summary A series of systems will make their way through the west and bring much-needed snowfall to Colorado. The first of said systems will move through tonight into Thursday and bring snow to primarily the San Juan Mountains. A second system will move through Friday into Saturday and bring more snow to the mountains, focusing more on northern Colorado. […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wolf Creek Ski Area — The Most Snow in Colorado In a state renowned for plentiful powder days sandwiched between periods of beautiful bluebird weather, one Colorado ski area stands above the rest. Wolf Creek Ski Area, resting on the Continental Divide in Southern Colorado between the charming towns of South Fork and Pagosa Springs, is perfectly situated to capitalize on its unique microclimate that guides storms originating in the […] Industry News Jared Roberts | October 20, 2023 0 Comments
Wolf Creek, CO, Announces New Chairlift That Will Make the Resort More Accessible to Beginners Wolf Creek Ski Area in Southern Colorado is excited to announce the construction and installation of a new chairlift, The Tumbler, to Wolf Creek’s refined lift system, now inclusive of eleven lifts. The new chairlift is being built in response to a need for first-time skiers to have a sanctuary that offers a relaxed learning environment. Related: Wolf Creek Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Installing Chairlift to Serve New Beginner Area Peter Landsman of LiftBlog reports that Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, is building a new chairlift to serve new beginner terrain. Related: Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Dig Out Snowcat Completely Buried by Recent Snowfall Although the resort has officially announced nothing, a teaser was posted on social media yesterday, so an official announcement won’t be long. The project was […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks at Open Resorts in North America Snow has pummelled the west this season, with several atmospheric rivers and storms dumping on California and Utah. Despite ski areas seeing their snowiest winters in 20 years, many have already closed. Related: The Biggest Season Snowfall Totals For Open Resorts in North America Right Now These are the resorts that are still open (albeit some only at the weekend) […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2023 10 Comments