40 Rescuers Attended to Seriously Injured Snowboarder Caught in Avalanche Near Telluride, CO A snowboarder was lucky to survive when he triggered and was caught in an avalanche while touring in the backcountry near Telluride, CO on Tuesday. The rider, in his 20s, was seriously injured when he hit a tree in the 1,500-foot long slide and it took up to 40 rescue personnel to retrieve him. Related: 50% of Colorado Avalanche Fatalities Occur […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 26, 2020 0 Comments
8-12″ of Snow Coming For Telluride, CO Area… Possibly More Forecast By Eric McNamee 3/17/2020 1:30 PM Summary: Looking at around 8-12″ of snow for Telluride, with possibly more in some locations with south-facing slopes through Thursday. A closed-low that is currently off the coast of California will slowly move inland the next couple of days. As it does so, it will tap into some sub-tropical moisture that will be transported […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 17, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Sells Record $1.75 Billion Of Cannabis in 2019 According to the Colorado Department of Revenue data, Colorado’s cannabis shops set an annual state record last year with $1.75 billion in sales revenue — yes, that’s BILLION with a B. The Cannabis industry in Colorado brought in over $300 million in tax revenue to the state in 2019 as well, surprising economists who believed that Colorado’s cannabis industry was […] Brains SnowBrains | February 21, 2020 1 Comment
Telluride, CO Backcountry Report: Big Lines + Variable Snows Season’s Greetings From The Telluride Backcountry The snowpack may be average, but the Telluride backcountry has been exciting and full of surprises. The winter season in the North San Juan region has been characterized by a number of anomalies. There have been pros and cons, as I will discuss. Nevertheless, the best skiing has been found in the backcountry, and relatively […] Conditions Report Sergei Poljak | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Colorado is the most popular ski destination in the USA, where resorts average around 300″ of snowfall & 245 days of sunshine each year. Temps remain cold so snow stays soft for weeks. Read More Watch Videos 0 Comments