Monarch Mountain, CO, Opening Day Report: Powder, Trees, & Mac n’ Cheese Report from Friday, November 22, 2024 Monarch Mountain, located 20 miles west of Salida, Colorado, opened on Friday, November 22. To kick off the season, it has 20 runs, three lifts, and incredible terrain. Monarch is one of two ski areas in Colorado that relies on 100% natural snowfall and also sees one of the highest average annual snowfall totals […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Is Launching 85th Ski Season on Friday, November 22 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is preparing to launch its 85th ski season on Friday, November 22. “Each year, our goal is to start the lifts as early as possible, and thanks to Mother Nature and the relentless efforts of our incredible mountain operations team, a November opening is happening!” – Christopher Haggerty, General Manager at Monarch Mountain. The ski area plans […] Industry News Press Release | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
With New Expansion, Monarch Mountain, CO, Will Be the Second Resort Where You Can Ski on Both Sides of the Continental Divide 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 26, 2024 3 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Receives Final Approval For 377-Acre No Name Basin Terrain Expansion After over a decade of planning, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is excited to announce that it received official approval from the United States Forest Service to expand its special use permit boundary into the No Name Basin. Related: An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride Community at Monarch Mountain, CO The development will add 377 acres of skiable terrain on the west […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 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
Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Season a Second Time After receiving nearly six feet of snow in the last month, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, has once again decided to extend their season. Closing day will now be April 21, 2024. “Mother Nature continues to deliver up here and we want to keep the chairs turning, so don’t put your skis away yet.” — Allie Stevens, Marketing Manager Monarch Mountain The […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Ski Season Due to Exceptional Snow Conditions Salida, CO — After evaluating the snow conditions, Monarch Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season for an additional week. Monarch’s closing day will now be Sunday, April 14, 2024 “As always, we want to give our guests the most time on the snow that we can possibly give. The weather doesn’t always cooperate with that ideal, but the […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Closed Today Due to High Winds Monarch Mountain, Colorado, announced on their social media accounts that the resort will be closed today, February 27, due to high winds. The resort expects to be open again tomorrow, February 28. “We will not be able to open today (2/27/24) due to extremely high winds. If you had a reservation, our team will contact you to reschedule or refund […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
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