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Monarch Mountain, CO, Is Open for the 2022/23 Season

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Monarch Mountain, CO, opened for the 2022-2023 season on Thursday, December 1. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO: Real Skiing for Real People As one of the few remaining ski areas in Colorado that do not make snow, Monarch relies entirely on natural precipitation to open. The most recent storm cycle provided enough coverage to open four of its seven lifts. “We could […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 2, 2022
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Monarch Mountain, CO: Real Skiing for Real People

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Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain – experience real skiing for real people. A place where skiing runs in the roots, as deep as its powder. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Southern Colorado, Monarch Mountain has perfected real skiing since 1939. With short lift lines and amazing natural terrain, the spirit of skiing is […]

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Aunika Skogen | November 16, 2022
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow to Fall Across Colorado’s Western Mountains

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  9:05 pm MST, 11/8/2022 Forecast Summary: A through will push through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains of western Colorado through Friday morning. Snow will begin to fill in from the west Wednesday morning and continue on and off through Thursday.  Snow will taper off during the morning Friday […]

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WeatherBrains | November 8, 2022
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Announces When and Where You Can Buy $209 4-Pack

Monarch Mountain, CO, has recently released the dates and locations where you can buy its 4-pack of lift tickets for only $209. That’s an unbeatable $50ish for a day’s skiing. More opportunities for 4-packs! 10.28.22 – Gunnison Chamber of Commerce – 10am-3pm 10.29.22 – REI (COS) – 10am-4pm 10.29.22 – Kristi Mtn Sports (Alamosa) – 10am-4pm Get four (4) fully transferable […]

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Christy Sports Partners with Ski Resorts in Colorado and Utah to Get More Kids on the Slopes

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Christy Kids Bundles Offer Junior Season Rental Package and Season Pass for One Low Price Christy Sports, the premier outdoor retailer helping people #stepoutside, is collaborating with family-friendly ski resorts to help more children get outdoors and enjoy winter sports. Christy Kids Bundles include a full-season junior ski or snowboard gear rental package and a junior season pass to a […]

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Staff and Volunteers Plant 1,400 Saplings at Monarch Mountain, CO, to Replace Beetle Kill

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Since 2018, Monarch Mountain, CO, has been working diligently to remove trees affected by the spruce beetle endemic. Each summer they have coordinated with timber professionals to harvest and remove these hazardous trees. These ongoing timber operations have involved both ground-based and helicopter removal tactics. This effort has helped to mitigate fire hazards, improve stream health and add acres of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 4, 2022
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Monarch Mountain, CO, to End Season With Legendary Kayaks on Snow Event

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Monarch Mountain, CO, will once again host its signature event, Kayaks on Snow. This year’s annual closing weekend competition will be Saturday, April 16, 2022. Contestants in kayaks race head-to-head elimination rounds in groups of four down a specially designed course on the Freeway run with berms, banks, and bumps, ending in an icy pond. “Kayaks on Snow is challenging […]

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Monarch Mountain, CO, Leaves No Trace

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Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain leaves no trace. There is no doubt this ski area intimately understands the land in which they operate. They actively seek to make the environment a better place for future generations. Their core values and ideology below is strong proof of this. Some genuinely passionate staff members approached me the other day […]

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Greg Obernesser | March 9, 2022
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