Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments
Is It A Smart Idea to Use Marijuana In The Mountains? When Canada legalized marijuana in October 2018, pushback came from an unexpected place––search and rescue. Not long ago, marijuana was still considered a bad drug mostly used by hippies and stoners. These days it’s becoming legal, socially accepted, and even used for its medicinal purposes. Legal or illegal, the odors wafting off the chairlift don’t lie – people like to smoke […] Mike Lavery | April 20, 2024 3 Comments
Cloud Seeding | What is It, How Does It Work, and Does It Make a Difference? Cloud seeding. Humans interfering with Mother Nature to bring us more of the good stuff. It sounds too good to be true, but studies point to a snowfall increase of 3-10% during an entire season, and a Summit Daily news article lists 10% as an average increase, reports meteorologist and powder reporter Joel Gratz of opensnow.com. Related: VIDEO: Does Cloud Seeding […] Brains Steven Agar | April 18, 2024 8 Comments
18″ of Snow Fell Overnight at Copper Mountain, CO | Most 24-Hour Snow in North America They’re celebrating a major spring storm at Copper Mountain, Colorado, after 18 inches of snow fell overnight, with a further 5″ since the measurement this morning. Needless to say, the conditions on the mountain are unreal. Copper received the most snow of any resort in North America in the last 24 hours. Related: Copper Mountain, CO, Announces Season Extension for […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Announces Season Extension for Second Consecutive Year Copper Mountain, Colorado, announced today that it will extend its winter season for the second year in a row. Thanks to consistent snowfall and a strong base, the resort plans to remain open into May, offering a late-season skiing and riding experience for as long as conditions allow. The annual Sunsation celebration will continue to be held on April 27-28, offering […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, to Host Grueling Gunbarrel Challenge on April 21 Closing Day Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is hosting its annual Gunbarrel Challenge on closing day, April 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony immediately following. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Season a Second Time The Gunbarrel Challenge is a strenuous event for skiers and snowboarders where participants boot-pack to the top of the historic run and race via ski or snowboard […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
$77 Million Aspen, CO, Ranch Sets State Record for Highest Priced Property Ever Sold The rising prices in Aspen, Colorado, homes continue to be compounded by post-pandemic market conditions where rich city dwellers are moving to resort communities. This was most evident when last week a 12,655-square-foot home on 60.78 acres of ranchland sold for $77 million, breaking the record for the highest-priced residential property ever sold in Aspen. The sale also broke the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche Forecaster Triggered and Partially Buried in Avalanche While Skiing in Colorado Backcountry On April 8, a Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) forecaster was partially buried in an avalanche. The forecaster was skiing on a northeast slope of Mount Bethel, approximately two valleys east of the Eisenhower Tunnel, at around 11,800 ft. He made an SOS call, and two members of the CAIC staff, along with the Alpine Rescue Team, rushed to assist […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 11, 2024 1 Comment