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
Vail Mountain, CO’s, Legendary Back Bowls Open for the Season Sun Up Bowl & Sun Down Bowl are OPEN for Skiing & Riding! Experience vast and inspiring early season terrain! Today, Vail Mountain opened its original Back Bowls: Sun Down Bowl & Sun Up Bowl. Known for their vast and inspiring terrain, the first of Vail Mountain’s Seven Legendary Back Bowls whisk guests into an unparalleled natural environment. Related: Exploring […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2023 0 Comments
LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 16-Hours to Grab an Ikon Pass Before it’s No Longer Available Now is the time to own the stoke and purchase a 23/24 Ikon Pass before it is no longer available—final day to buy is TODAY, December 14, 2023. Get your Ikon Pass today — Click here to buy now… The Ikon Pass is even better this year. 179,197 skiable acres, spread across more than 50 destinations worldwide. That includes 10 […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Expands Available Terrain With Opening of Paradise Express Lift Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado, started spinning the Paradise Express lift for the season at on Saturday, bringing open terrain to 230 acres. Additional trails opened on Saturday include Paradise Bowl, Upper Canaan, Lower Forest Queen and Lower Ruby Chief. Paradise comes on the heels of the opening of Teocalli Chairlift, which began spinning for guests on Tuesday, 11/28. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort & Vail Mountain, CO, Opening on Friday, November 10 Breckenridge Ski Resort set to unveil new Five SuperChair at Peak 8 Vail Mountain will open with two gondolas spinning  Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Mountain in Colorado will open on November 10, 2023, for skiers and snowboarders. With these two resort openings, Epic Pass holders now have access to three early-season resorts for skiing and riding starting on Friday, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 1 Comment
Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Launches New Programs for Winter 23/24 Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (Friends of CAIC), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to avalanche forecasting and education, is prepared for the upcoming winter with a variety of new projects, continued successful programs, and partnerships. Executive Director Aaron Carlson explains “explosive growth in popularity of winter recreation means our organization needs to continually evolve to fulfill our mission […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
“If an Animal Can Trigger an Avalanche Right Now, So Can You.” | Suspected Wildlife-Triggered Avalanche Reported in Colorado Human-triggered and natural avalanches aren’t the only kinds of slides backcountry travelers need to be aware of. The Colorado Avalanche Center shared an Instagram post on Sunday showing what appears to be the remnants of a large avalanche that was triggered by an animal in the Colorado Rockies. According to the CAIC, an avalanche report was submitted by a hunter […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
Vail’s Vision for $16 Billion Rail Revival Gains Momentum A proposal to rejuvenate a passenger rail service is gaining traction among local officials. The plan aims to connect the Eagle County Regional Airport directly to the town of Vail. It is seen as a potential solution to the region’s growing transportation and environmental challenges. Related: Vail, CO, Announces Parking Rates for 2023/24 Season, Selling Passes Now Avon Mayor Amy […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2023 0 Comments