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 0 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
Monarch Mountain, CO, Implements New Uphill Policy Monarch Mountain, Colorado, plans to implement changes to its uphill policy in order to improve safety for its guests and employees. The decision is intended to reduce accidents happening between people and heavy machinery on the mountain. Since the pandemic, the resort has seen a massive uptick in those skinning up the mountain. Related: An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Announces Opening Day Thanks to 2-Feet of Fresh Snow After reporting nearly two feet of snow this weekend at Monarch Mountain, Colorado, announced it will be opening for the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Last season the resort opened on December 1, 2022. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Submits Plans to Increase Lift-Serviced Terrain by 50% As one of Colorado’s few remaining ski areas that does not make snow, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 3, 2023 0 Comments