Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO to Open Sunday Kicking off Front Range Ski Season Arapahoe Basin has pulled the trigger and announced that they will be opening Sunday, October 17 to kick off the Front Range ski season. The Legend plans to spin the Black Mountain Express from 8:30-4:00 servicing the intermediate High Noon run and a portion of the early season Banana Terrain Park. This opening comes only a day after Wolf Creek […] Industry News Andrew | October 14, 2021 1 Comment
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is definitely fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of the dangers it presents is important to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing out there, […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 4, 2021 0 Comments
Which Ski Resort Will Open First This Year? #RaceToOpen Ladies and gentlemen, ski season is right around the corner! Temps are falling, leaves are starting to show some color, and winter will be here before we know it. So, you know what that means, time to make your first chair predictions. Which ski resort will open first? Colorado is notorious for taking the title with resorts like Arapahoe Basin, […] Industry News Jack Conroy | August 26, 2021 0 Comments
Less Than 100 Days Until Non-Glacier Skiing Returns to the Northern Hemisphere Ruka Ski Resort announced a few days ago that it plans to open for the 2021-22 winter Ski and Ride season in less than 100 days. The resort, located in Finland, plans to open for the season on October 8th, 2021. This is significant as the resort does not exist on a glacier. Given that Ruka isn’t on a glacier, […] Industry News Nic Stathos | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Snowmass, CO Report: Deep Snow and Perfect Groomers Clay Malott | December 23, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Late November Forecast Analysis: Three Big Storms Rolling Into December Clay Malott | November 20, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Warn of the Dangers of Early Season Snow Heads up. With the first significant storm of the winter, please make sure you’re aware of not only avalanche conditions but also shallow early season snow. Shallow, early season snow conditions can be dangerous. Just in the past week, shallowly buried rocks are to blame for the tragic death of a Bozeman woman and a British Columbia snowboarder who was […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 9, 2020 0 Comments
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