To Save Ski Season, Routt County, CO (Steamboat) Enters Level Orange (High Risk) on State’s ‘Safer at Home’ Dial Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has joined Summit County, CO, in moving from Level Yellow (concern) on the state’s ‘Safer at Home’ dial to Level Orange (high risk). “I think this is obvious that it needs to be done. There is no question that further restrictions are problematic for our businesses, and there is also no question […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Colorado ski culture has some spectacular ski resort traditions. While these traditions might not happen this year due to COVID-19 (let’s hope they do), they are some of the best events each winter. If you have not experienced some of these, they are something to add to your bucket list. Let’s look at some awesome traditions in the mile-high state. […] Ryan Flynn | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Howelsen Hill, CO Receives $1.5 Million Gift for New Chairlift Howlesen Hill, a small community ski hill located in Steamboat Springs, CO, just received an extremely generous gift. Smartwool, the popular clothing company known for its merino wool base layers and socks, provided a $1.5 million gift to Howelsen Hill via their parent company, VF Corporation. Smartwool was founded in Steamboat Springs in 1994 and wanted to ensure Howelsen Hill […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 28, 2020 0 Comments
Steamboat Resort, CO Shares Plans for Next Season | No Reservations Required for Passholders Steamboat Resort, CO, has shared its plans for next season, beginning November 21st, based on the current state and local guidelines. Related: Ikon Pass Announces Plan That Reservations Will Not Be Necessary at Most Destinations for Winter 20/21 In-line with many other Ikon Pass resorts, they will be managing skier capacity through the strict regulation of stand-alone lift tickets and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
Mountain Biking One Minute, Taking Cover The Next! Steamboat, CO Bikers Come Under Gunfire Two mountain bikers in the Steamboat Springs, CO area were enjoying a beautiful summer ride in the Buffalo Pass area. They were riding a popular trail named “Flash of Gold.” It was 7:20 pm last Wednesday when they started to hear gunfire nearby. They soon realized it was aimed in their direction and immediately took cover behind anything they could manage. […] Cycle James Pulfer | August 4, 2020 1 Comment
Steamboat Resort, CO Receives Preliminary Approval for Major Expansion & Upgrades | Will Become 2nd Largest Resort in Colorado Steamboat Resort, CO can look forward to some significant changes over the next few years following preliminary approval from the U.S. Forest Service of the resort’s masterplan. “These new projects complement those that have long been at the top of Steamboat’s wish list, and now we are taking steps to obtain the necessary analysis, reviews, and approval to be ready […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
Steamboat Resort, CO Will Not Open Bike Park this Summer Due to Staffing Issues Caused by COVID-19 Steamboat Resort, CO announced yesterday that they will open the resort for weekend summer operations on Friday, June 26th, but that the bike park will NOT open this summer. Related: Steamboat, CO Terrain Expansion Will Create 3rd Largest Resort in Colorado The resort cited limited staff and resources making it difficult to operate as the reason for keeping the bike […] Cycle CycleBrains | June 9, 2020 0 Comments
Body of Former US Ski Team Member and Coach Found After 3-Weeks The body of a former US Ski Team jump coach was found in Utah last Monday after being reported missing on April 4th. The body of Steamboat Springs, CO native Corby Fisher, 44, who had been missing for almost three weeks, was found in Daggett County, UT a few miles inside the Utah Border. He had been camping in Browns Park and […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2020 0 Comments
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