SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado’s 54 14,000′ peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado […] Weather Podcast | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Caught and Buried in Avalanche Near I-70 Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels in Colorado A skier is recovering from an arm injury after being caught in an avalanche on Tuesday, April 30, in a backcountry area near Interstate 70 and the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels, Colorado. Related: Men Who Triggered Avalanche That Buried Road Near Eisenhower Tunnels, CO Facing Criminal Charges and $168,000 Restitution According to a Colorado Avalanche Information Center field report, the skier […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 9, 2024 4 Comments
Eldora, CO, Report: Weekend Warriors Arrive Report from January 21, 2024 The Resort Eldora is located about 45 minutes from Denver. On IKON boasting 1,400 vertical feet, 680 acres and 10 lifts, it’s a smaller hill for Colorado. But close to Denver and offers great terrain. Skiing We started the morning in Kremmling, CO, and made the drive to Winter Park for a few laps (and […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 25, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Beaver Creek, CO—My Sneak Away Spot From the Midwest Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, it was no walk in the park getting to nearby ski resorts. The closest spots are Alpine Valley Resort in Wisconsin and Boyne Mountain Resort in Michigan, both a few hours away. Although this is no big deal, my dad was fixed on getting me in Rocky Mountain territory right from the beginning. […] Noah DeVries | January 24, 2024 0 Comments
Police Towed 25 Illegally Parked Cars from Loveland Pass on April 1st Loveland Pass, the stretch of highway off of I-70 that provides sole access to the popular ski resort Arapahoe Basin, experienced a parking fiasco on April 1st. Bluebird powder conditions combined with weekend crowds on a day that has seen historically high visitation led to a large number of skiers hitting the slopes that day. 25 cars were towed as […] Industry News Matt Scribner | April 7, 2023 0 Comments
Colorado Natives Ski For Free Day Calling all Colorado natives! Spring break crowds are beginning to die down. As temps warm up, it means Spring skiing is officially in session. It’s time for some good old-fashioned slushy fun! And for a lucky select few, you can enjoy Colorado’s slopes for free at the end of the month, April 31st. After a long season, lack of snow, […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 1, 2022 4 Comments
[VIDEO] Man Catches Fish While Stuck in I-70 Traffic Colorado’s I-70 is notorious for its traffic. While many will listen to podcasts, music, or audiobooks to combat the red light tedium, this man thought it would be the perfect opportunity to catch dinner. Related: Mudslide Buries Colorado’s I-70 Under 5-Feet of Debris Causing ‘Hard Closure’ SnowBrains | March 1, 2022 0 Comments
Chain Season Has Officially Commenced in Colorado Every year, September 1st marks the beginning of chain season in Colorado’s I-70 corridor. By the time that September comes around, Colorado’s weather patterns become completely unpredictable, and mountain travelers on I-70 need to be fully prepared to deal with adverse conditions. Related: What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law In the winter, on Colorado’s I-70, […] Brains Jesse | September 2, 2021 3 Comments
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