Eldora, CO, Report: Weekend Warriors Arrive Report from January 21, 2024 The Resort Eldora is located about 45 minutes from Denver. On IKON boasting 1,400 vertical feet, 680 acres and 10 lifts, it’s a smaller hill for Colorado. But close to Denver and offers great terrain. Skiing We started the morning in Kremmling, CO, and made the drive to Winter Park for a few laps (and […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 25, 2024 0 Comments
Can Carv Digital Ski Coach Make Me Ski Like Ted Ligety? Have you ever wanted to ski like an Olympian? This December, I set out on a seven-day quest – attempting to use Carv digital coaching and technology to coach me into as good of a skier as legendary Olympian Ted Ligety. With snowpack below average this season, most days are spent carving it up on the groomers. There’s no better […] Gear Review Aunika Skogen | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, is Adding Arapaho Language to its Trail Signs This Season Winter Park Resort in Colorado has announced the unveiling of a new art installation, “There Is Snow On The Ground,” developed in collaboration with Native and Indigenous artists, skiers, riders, and outdoor stewards. This project, four years in the making, aims to raise awareness of Winter Park’s sense of place, its original Native and Indigenous heritage, and the vital importance […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Celebrates Art & Culture of the Mountains with Forward Stance Studio Today, December 21, 2023, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio.Forward Stance Studio began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio. Kicked off […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Will Open Mary Jane on Friday THIS IS NOT A DRILL! After over two feet of snow last week and hard work from its crews, Mary Jane at Winter Park Resort, Colorado, will be open starting 9 am on Friday, December 8, 2023. The Super Gauge, Iron Horse, and High Lonesome Express Lifts will all run with access to at least six trails. Be sure to […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Draws Backlash From New ‘Early Up’ Lift Pass Add-on Every winter, in the hopes of securing fresh turns from the overnight snowfall, thousands of skiers and boarders rise to their alarms, excited to beat the traffic to their beloved mountain. To the many who call Colorado their home, the notorious I-70 Highway is their sworn enemy, and Winter Park is their resort of choice. They’ll happily make the long […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Will Close After Memorial Day Weekend Winter Park Resort, CO, announced that Monday, May 29, 2023, will be the last day of the 22/23 season. The Winter Park side is closed for the season already, but the Mary Jane side will remain open until Memorial Day. The Mary Jane lifts will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For all of the most up-to-date information on lifts, trails, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO, Report: An Order of Pow and Slush Report from April 15-16th, 2023 This past weekend, I got some spring riding in and saw almost everything April can deliver. Conditions included a variety of dust on crust, fluffy pow, and spring slush. Related: Winter Park Resort, CO, to Keep Mary Jane Open for as Long as Possible – SnowBrains Saturday, April 15th, Winter Park received around 6″ of […] Trip Report Luke Guilford | April 18, 2023 0 Comments