We’ve been seeing the usual afternoon thunderstorms rolling in just about every day.  It makes for some interesting views and has really greened up the mountain.

In addition to our terrain expansion project going on, we have another big timber project taking place.  The USFS has contracted work out to address the ongoing spruce beetle issue near our ski area boundary.  Their project is focusing on removing standing dead trees in areas adjacent to our upper parking lot and the Egress Trail coming out from the…

The timber crew from VM West is making substantial progress within No Name Basin. Some of the trail network is starting to take shape with their tree clearing efforts. The team has been working on the lift line and two other designated trail corridors. The views are opening up and I am starting to think about making ski turns down…

It’s a distant but familiar view that we all love.  The sight of the Sawatch Range flying high above Monarch Mountain.  Things are greening up after a wet start to the summer.  We can also see the erosion control measures that our patrol team has worked hard to install on B’s Bash ski trail.  This is the route that our…

Trail clearing is underway for the No Name terrain expansion!  Our contracted team from VM West is using Ponsse steep slope equipment for this timber work.  These specialized machines utilize pneumatic tires with tracks and have the capability to be winched up and down the slope with an integrated cable system.  Trees will be felled and processed on the western…

We had an afternoon thunderstorm roll through the ski area for several hours.  As the day was ending, the storm broke and moved out to the east.  On the drive home, the sun was at our backs and we chased full single and double rainbows all the way to the valley floor.  It was quite a drive home!

We are officially underway with the No Name terrain expansion project!  Our contractors started the dozing work on Monday for the service road to the bottom terminal.  The upper stretches of this roadway will also serve as the ski-way from the top terminal unload down to the skier’s left trio of ski trails that are accessed directly off the ridge. …

The view lately is looking even better knowing that we are days away from commencing work on the No Name terrain expansion project. We will be starting timber work and road construction this week. Stay tuned for updates as progress is made.

We are working to install the power line for the new lift into No Name Basin. This lift will be a top drive system, which means that the motor room will be located at the top of the lift instead of the bottom. All of our other aerial lifts have a bottom drive terminal. There currently is some low voltage…

The dirt work, utility hook ups and foundation work is underway for our new Mountain Ops Annex building.  This two-story facility will be located just to the east of the existing Patrol Headquarters in the base area and will consist of offices, locker rooms, and meeting space for several of our Mountain Operations departments.  We are always looking for more…