Tag: Monarch Mountain
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Ski like a local: Insider tips across 5 Colorado destinations
In Colorado, we all want to ski like a local. And so we called the locals. Whether you’re returning to your favorite mountain or vacationing to an unfamiliar destination, take these tips with you: Breckenridge Adam Pino, director of lift maintenance adam pino, breck.jpg Adam Pino, lift maintenance director at Breckenridge Ski Resort, takes in…
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‘Stunning:’ Colorado ski area’s long-dreamed expansion taking shape
A Colorado ski area’s long dream for expansion finally took shape over the summer. On the backside of Monarch Mountain called No Name Basin, crews have cleared trees for six runs — along with the wide lane for a fixed-grip, triple chairlift. The lift is expected to be installed next summer, ahead of No Name Basin’s…
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Colorado ski area gains approval to grow lift-served terrain
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After years of dreaming and more years of government review, Monarch Mountain is officially expanding its lift-served ski terrain. “We’re ecstatic,” Bob Nicolls said Tuesday, soon after his ownership group received final approval from the U.S. Forest Service for the Chaffee County ski area to develop the mountain’s backside. Over the west side of the…
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‘Major milestone’ toward Colorado ski area’s ‘dream’ expansion
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A Colorado ski area is one step closer to growing with a recent decision by the U.S. Forest Service. That’s the 43-page environmental assessment and “finding of no significant impact” related to Monarch Mountain’s proposed expansion into No Name Basin. That analysis and finding are standard and essential toward the Forest Service potentially approving such…
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Monarch Mountain announces opening day
Monarch Mountain will welcome its first skiers and snowboarders of the season Wednesday thanks to a bountiful storm over the weekend. The ski area beloved by southern Coloradans credited more than a foot of snow for the season kickoff. Without snowmaking infrastructure, Monarch relies entirely on natural elements from its base near 10,800 feet. As…
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Powder primer 2023: A closer look at Colorado’s ski areas
ARAPAHOE BASIN (est. 1946) A-Basin is the oldest of Summit County’s four ski areas, beginning with former ski racers and World War II veterans. The decades ushered in a new cast of characters: a scrappy bunch who called themselves Atomic Janitors, cleaning by night, sleeping in an A-Frame attic and skiing by daybreak. Skiable terrain:…
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A timeline of Colorado’s ski industry
The image of today’s Colorado ski scene is one of extravagance, of designer shopping and fine dining at the base of immaculate, groomed slopes. The scene of yesterday was much different. Here we glide through the history of the industry that helped define the state: 1860s: Colorado’s first “ski bum” starts to make a name…
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Colorado ski area celebrates ‘first step’ toward dreamed expansion
A Colorado ski area is celebrating the first step in realizing a long-held vision to expand. Monarch Mountain’s 2011 master plan detailed the concept of No Name Basin — a lift-served area for skiers and snowboarders to explore the opposite, western side of the Continental Divide. The U.S. Forest Service recently launched its review of…
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The best Colorado ski pass deals: Get them before prices go up
It’s easy to still be in summer mode this time of year. Thus, it’s easy to miss out on the best prices for the ski season ahead. Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass goes up in price Sept. 4, along with other products that end early-bird sales around the start of next month. Here we take a…
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Whiteout: Wolf Creek vs. Steamboat, boy did it SNOW, and is Shiffrin sportswoman of the year?
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One could argue every year an unofficial battle between Wolf Creek and Steamboat exists for the highest seasonal snow total in Colorado. Skiers and riders wanting to shred the powder either can drive down south or head up north — but truly Wolf Creek and Steamboat get the most snow year-over-year. Sorry Silverton, but you’re still…