Winter Park Resort, CO, to Keep Mary Jane Open for as Long as Possible It’s been a big year for snow news across the country, whether it’s too much snow further West or not enough in the East. Meanwhile, Winter Park Resort continues to receive consistent snowfall, allowing the resort to plan for late-season skiing well into May and maybe longer. That consistent seasonal snowfall combined with current and planned improvements in early-season snowmaking […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 0 Comments
Father and 2 Children Critically Injured by Rooftop Avalanche at Purgatory Resort, CO Roof avalanches are a very dangerous hazard that requires the utmost attentiveness this season with parts of the West seeing the most snowfall they’ve seen in decades. One father and his two children were severely injured by a rooftop snowslide last week when snow and ice slid from the roof of a multifamily residence at Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO, and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 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
Man in Hot Tub Attacked by Mountain Lion in Nathrop, CO A man sitting in an in-ground hot tub near Nathrop, CO, was clawed in the head by a mountain lion on Saturday night, March 18, 2023. The victim was sitting in the hot tub with his wife around 8 p.m. when something grabbed his head. He and his wife began screaming and splashing water at the animal to scare it away. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 3 Comments
Avalanche Near Aspen Highlands, CO, Claims One Victim Three skiers triggered an avalanche on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Maroon Bowl, near the Aspen Highlands Ski Area, CO. Maroon Bowl is a steep, north-west facing slope near the tree-line elevation band. According to the report by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’ CAIC,’ the avalanche occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday and caught two of the skiers and fully buried […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, to Auction Argentine Chair, Trail Signs With Proceeds to Benefit the EpicPromise Foundation The EpicPromise Foundation assists employees and dependents with emergency relief grants in times of need and with grants for continuing education Fans of Keystone Resort have the chance to take home a piece of history this month, as Keystone Resort is auctioning a chair from its historical Argentine Double Chairlift along with 31 retired trail signs from around the resort. The auction will be held virtually and will open on […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Cooper, CO, Report: Hidden Gems of CO are Alive and Well Trip report is from Ski Cooper, CO, on 3/12/2023 Losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings hurt a little after a full day of riding spring powder. Although, 14″ of snow in 48 hours helped keep the stoke level high. We rose an extra hour early to head towards the “Heart of the Rockies.” It was lightly snowing […] Conditions Report James Pulfer | March 16, 2023 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Extends Ski Season Into May, Setting the Resort Up for Its Longest Season in 25 Years Sunsation returns April 22-23, with free performances from We The Kings on Saturday, Emmit Fenn on Sunday, and the debut of Slush Rush, a new team relay event with a unique twist Copper Season Passes go on sale for the 2023-24 Season Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Thanks to consistent snowfall and a strong base, Copper Mountain, CO, plans to extend […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2023 0 Comments
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