Family of Man Killed in Colorado Avalanche is Suing Guide, School, SAR Team, and Airbag Manufacturer for Wrongful Death The family of a Colorado man killed in an avalanche near Silverton, CO two years ago is suing the guide and school, the search and rescue team, and the manufacturer of the airbag he was wearing at the time for wrongful death, reports Jason Blevins with the Colorado Sun. The man’s wife and daughter accuse Silverton Avalanche School, San Juan County […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 7, 2021 8 Comments
VIDEO: Large Natural Avalanche Near Silverton, CO on Saturday This video is of a large natural avalanche that ran on Saturday in Arrastra Gulch, east of Silverton, CO. This video is a great example of how winds can move snow onto leeward slopes, loading the slope, and causing it to avalanche. If you see plumes of snow near ridgetop, such as in this video, this is a sign of […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 22, 2020 0 Comments
23 Trapped Hikers Rescued by Helicopter as Wildfire Ignites Near Silverton, CO Firefighters are working from the air and land to contain a wildfire that started near a popular trailhead in San Juan County, CO near Silverton yesterday afternoon. The Ice Fire on the Columbine Ranger District was reported on the afternoon of Monday, October 19th. The fire is located west from Silverton, CO, near Ice Lakes Trailhead, on the north side […] Fire Firebrains | October 20, 2020 1 Comment
Potential Expansion Coming To Silverton, CO There are currently only two lift-serviced places to ski in Silverton, CO. When juxtaposed to one another, they are polar opposites. On one end is the family-friendly, Kendall Mountain- the kind of place where tots strap skis to their feet for the first time and adorably pizza their way down the hill. On the other end is the expert-only, Silverton […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
Top 5 Ski Areas in Colorado by Category Known for its high elevation and cold, light snow, Colorado is a winter sports mecca for skiers and snowboarders around the globe. With 32 resorts in the state, skiers and riders have a tough decision when it comes to choosing the best out of so many great options. Here is a comprehensive list of the best Colorado ski resorts by […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 21, 2020 0 Comments
BIG Early September Snow Storm in Silverton, CO! At Silverton Mountain in Colorado, snow is always possible any time of year with peaks as high as 13,500’, but fresh powder feels extra special in September! Related: Silverton, CO Report: This Place Needs to Make Your Bucket List The Silverton Ski Patrol was out “inspecting” the snow conditions after a large winter storm dropped plenty of deep powder on […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 10, 2020 1 Comment
Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America A simple, yet acutely accurate equation has been developed by leading industry professionals to create this complex ski resort ranking system: Rank = [Average Snowfall + Access to Challenging Terrain] x Radness Factor (RF) […] Featured Article SnowBrains | July 3, 2020 150 Comments
Silverton, CO vs. La Grave, France La Grave in France may have a baby brother: Silverton Mountain, Colorado. Both offer an unmitigated high alpine environment accessed by a single major lift system. The regions are hotspots for advanced backcountry travelers and guided groups looking to play in the most rugged terrain. Silverton Mountain may be a much younger area but the mountains are world-class. Silverton and La […] Brains Robert Hansen | May 27, 2020 0 Comments
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