Our new Subarus from Hueberger Subaru are here!  We have partnered with Heuberger for about a decade and renew our lease every couple of years.  This gives us a few sharp looking vehicles to travel to events or conferences around the country.  It seems like Subies are the official car of Colorado.  There sure are a lot of them out…

It’s a tale of two aspects.  The north and east slopes are still holding some snow.  However, the south and west facing slopes have melted out.  We have already been able to get up some of our access roads on these drier slopes and the crew is getting a jump on some of our summer projects…and it’s still only April!

I took a little journey up the Egress Road to grab a look at Mirkwood Basin.  The bowl is still holding some snow and showing winter like conditions.  The hike-to skiing and riding in Mirkwood Basin is truly one of the best experiences at Monarch Mountain.  Hope you got a few laps out there this season.  If not, we’ll be…

Here is a look at some nearby giants.  Taylor Mountain (13,655′), Tabeguache Peak (14,157′), and Mt. Shavano (14,228’) all tower above as we gaze to the north from the ski area.  The recent dusting of snow has them standing tall this week!

Ok, maybe we are actually moving boots this time.  Every summer we talk about “moving cheese”.  You have seen it when you come back the next winter and Monarch has shuffled and moved things around in the base lodge or in some of our other buildings.  Look for some changes in the Rental and Lesson Center next year!

With the moon perched above Monarch Mountain this morning, it’s hard to believe that four astronauts are preparing to slingshot around it!  Here’s to the thousands of people who are supporting this endeavor, the incredible degree of math and science behind this mission, and the never ending desire to keep on exploring!

Oh sure. Now it wants to snow!?

It’s a wrap. Kudos to the Mountain Operations team for working hard all season long and continuously doing A LOT with a little.  Rightly so, our Slope Maintenance team was named the Department of the Year!  Thanks to this crew for working their magic each and every night to keep as much terrain open for as long as they could.…

Today is our Patrol Appreciation Day.  We celebrate the professional Ski Patrol team that we have and all that they do to keep the mountain open and operating as safe as possible.  We are so thankful for this talented group of individuals and the dedication they bring to work each and every day.  We had several events on the mountain…

With the lean winter and a couple weeks of very warm weather, the mountain is changing day to day, and even hour to hour  There are a few hours in the late morning where corn snow can be found on the groomed slopes.  Once it approaches mid-day or early afternoon, it’s time for slushy bumps, a lap on the wiggle,…