Trip Report: Ouray, CO – Home to North America’s Newest “Via Ferrata” Route If you’ve never heard of a Via Ferrata, you’re not alone. These routes are gaining popularity, and feel like somewhere between high consequence hiking, and rock climbing. All participants must wear a standard rock climbing harness, equipped with a “via” specific lanyard system, containing required shock absorbing cord. Additionally, a standard rock climbing helmet is worn. Gloves are recommended, while […] Trip Report James Pulfer | October 6, 2020 0 Comments
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
Telluride, CO Ski Bum Gets Immortalized with Namesake Beer “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die” – Babe Ruth Randall Jacobs of Phoenix, AZ, better known as “Uncle Bucky,” passed away on May 4, 2020, at the age of 65. He was a prolific “liver of life” and well-known ski bum around Telluride, CO. Related: How to Become a Ski Bum in 5 Easy Steps: He was best known […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Telluride, CO is Welcoming Guests Back to the Town Telluride, CO is excited to welcome guests back to town, they announced in a Facebook post yesterday. Lodging is limited at the moment as they reopen in a phased approach to ensure the safety of residents and guests. Restaurants are also now able to offer dine-in service. Retail stores and outfitters are open as well. Related: Telluride, CO to Test […] SnowBrains | June 3, 2020 0 Comments
Top 10 Ski Lifts in the Rocky Mountains of the USA The American Rocky Mountains are home to some of the best rip-roaring ski terrain anywhere, scattered among its 75+ ski resorts. Access to the goods comes (mostly) via the roughly 600 ski lifts spread across the region. Of all the lifts blanketing the Rockies, there are a few stand-outs, either for the terrain they access and/or their legendary stature. Out of a […] Robin Azer | May 4, 2020 2 Comments
10 Longest Vertical Drops in North America: We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding chairs and skiing down. This is more relevant for the highest percentage of skiers in North America, so we thought we’d allow the numbers to reflect that. We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding […] Brains SnowBrains | May 2, 2020 50 Comments
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Telluride, CO to Test EVERY Resident for Coronavirus | First Large Scale Testing in the Country Telluride, CO is offering coronavirus tests to every single one of its 8,000 residents for free, the first in the country to provide testing on such a large scale. Related: Idaho Ski County has Highest Rate of Coronavirus Cases Outside New York City United Biomedical is working with San Miguel County, home to the ski town, to test all residents […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2020 0 Comments
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