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With New Expansion, Monarch Mountain, CO, Will Be the Second Resort Where You Can Ski on Both Sides of the Continental Divide

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Monarch Mountain, Colorado, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near the town of Salida, offers an authentic and independent skiing experience. This gem is known for its abundant natural snowfall, averaging around 350 inches per year, ensuring consistent snow conditions. Unlike many larger, more commercialized resorts, Monarch Mountain prides itself on a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, attracting families […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 26, 2024
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Great Divide, MT, Will Kick Off Montana’s Winter Season on Saturday, November 12th

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  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Great Divide Montana (@skigd) The Great Divide Ski Area will be the first ski area in Montana to open for the new season this Saturday. Thanks to early-season snow and cold temperatures, the staff have been making snow for the last week or so. The resort has received 25″ […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 10, 2022
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Great Divide Ski Area, MT Will be CLOSED Tomorrow Due to Brutally Cold Temperatures

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Great Divide Ski Area, MT announced yesterday that they will not be opening Saturday due to the extreme temperatures they are forecast to experience. Saturday Advisory! Very cold, windy and snowy. Our weather charts show a windchill of 40 below all day. That is too cold for people or machinery. WE WILL NOT BE OPEN THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9TH. The […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 8, 2019
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Montana Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season

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Montana had one hell of winter last year. By mid-September, we’d already gotten a huge, multi-foot dump and it just never seemed to stop snowing. It was a season to remember. Even though it’sย going to be a toughย one to beat, it’s already been snowing and the next ski season is only weeks away. Not everyone has released an opening day […]

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Mike Lavery | September 28, 2018
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NOAA: More Snow Forecast in Montana Today & Tomorrow | Snow Levels Down to 5,000′

Great Divide Ski Area, MT ย saw 24-27″ of snow on Saturday and they went ‘summer powder skiing.’ Montana is forecast to see snow above 5,000′ all week this week. Great Divide Ski Area currently has snow forecast everyday this week (see image below). The word ‘snow’ shows up in NOAA’s forecast discussion about Montana 9 times today (see NOAA Forecast […]

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WeatherBrains | September 18, 2017
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Big Sky and Great Divide, Montana Will Be Open This Weekend!

Ski season is kicking off this weekend in Montana! Because Big Sky got 24” of powder recently they are doing a 1-day opening TOMORROW. Saturday November 7th, Big Sky will be open from 10:00am-4:00pm.ย They will spin the Swift Current High Speed Quad and the Explorer Double. According to their website only the Mr. K trail will be open. However, a […]

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Jack Lafeman | November 6, 2015
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