Lone Backcountry Skier Killed At Bald Mountain Near Breckenridge, CO A lone backcountry skier triggered an avalanche on the east face of Bald Mountain, about 6.5 miles southeast of Breckenridge on Saturday, April 29, 2023. While the slide was relatively small at only 250ft wide and 10 inches deep, it produced enough destructive force to bury and injure the skier, who has been identified as Benjamin Ryan of Littleton, CO. The […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 5, 2023 0 Comments
Solo Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Breckenridge, CO On Saturday, a solo backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche near Breckenridge, CO. The 31-year-old man was skiing a northeast-facing couloir on Bald Mountain, or Baldy, southeast of Breck. His girlfriend reported him missing when he didn’t return her phone calls. PRELIMINARY REPORT: A solo skier was caught, buried, and killed in a small but long-running avalanche. The avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 1, 2023 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Shares Spring Operating Plans [UPDATED April 16, 2023, with Pond Skim Details] With plans to operate for skiing and riding into May as long as the snow lasts, Breckenridge, CO, will be the place to be this spring! Here is what’s in store for spring skiing over the next few weeks. This week is the last week of operations across all Five Peaks, and starting […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 13, 2023 0 Comments
Breckenridge Distillery Declares March 31 National Après Day — Breckenridge, CO Breckenridge Distillery established National Après Day on March 31. Breckenridge Distillery claims to be the ‘World’s Highest Distillery’ at 9,600ft. The distillery was founded in 2008 and is known for its blended bourbon whiskey, a high-rye mash American-style whiskey. Their bourbon is one of the most highly awarded crafted bourbons: winning ‘Best American Blended’ each year from 2016-2019 at the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
Man Killed After Falling 25-Feet From Chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO A skier has died after falling from a chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, on Friday, March 17th, reports Summit Daily. John Perucco, 60, from Illinois, was attempting to remove snow from his seat on the Zendo chair when he fell 25 feet onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Safety Bar Talk: Up, Down, When Does it Matter? Perucco reportedly […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 1 Comment
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, is Now 100% Open for the Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breckenridge Ski Resort (@breckenridgemtn) Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado is officially at 100% open terrain today, with the Snow White rope having dropped yesterday, Sunday, February 5th. Now, all of Breck’s signature high alpine terrain is ready for skiing and riding including the Lake Chutes, Six Senses, Whale’s Tail, and more. […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Surprise Powder Day at Breckenridge, CO, with 15″ of New Snow Photos from Thursday, January 12, 2023 Breckenridge Ski Resort woke up yesterday morning to a beautiful surprise powder day. The Colorado mountain received 15 inches over the last 24 hours, topped with blue skies and good vibes across all Five Peaks. It was a wonderful day to be out in the mountains with plenty of powder for everyone. PHOTOS Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Releases Full Report on Avalanche Fatality Near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO Involving Father and Son The Colorado Avalanche Information Center yesterday released its full report from the fatal slide near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO, on December 31st, 2022. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Number 5, Carter Gulch southwest of Breckenridge State: Colorado Date: 2022/12/31 Time: 12:30 PM (Estimated) Summary Description: 2 sidecountry riders caught, 1 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2023 0 Comments