Here is a look at where we are at in early June. It’s a varied environment out there. Mud season is lingering and summer has been slow to come on this year. We still have a lot of snow out there and our work has been mostly focused in the base area and up at the Crest. We are still…
Our Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, Lift Ops and the Crest staff members recently conducted some lift evacuation training at the tram. This is a requirement ahead of our licensing process with the CPTSB. It’s also good practice and training for all involved to make sure our procedures and systems work at the top of the pass like they do at…
We are proud to announce the opening of the new facility at the top of Monarch Pass. Monarch Mountain at the Crest will offer an updated and modern retail outlet along with an excellent food and beverage experience on top of the Continental Divide. This facility will also provide a safe haven and stopping point for travelers, cyclists and hikers.…
The transition season is always an interesting one. We still have a ton of snow on the mountain but things around the base are starting to thin out some. The weather seems to be a mixed bag where you can see a bit of every type of weather in a day. Sunny mornings followed by convective waves of rain, graupel…
Winter decided it wasn’t quite over yet. We picked up around 6″ of high density snow overnight and through the morning. Where a smooth surface existed underneath the new snow, there were very good powder turns to be found.
We have had some beautiful spring days here to start the week. There have been some perfect spring conditions right around mid-day that have made for some great corn skiing and a really fun lunch lap. Despite the warm weather, it looks like winter isn’t quite over yet and will make a return on Thursday.
A nice little view from the top. Still a lot of snow on the mountain but the peaks are starting to look a bit patchy. After some warm days and a return of the wind, the mountains have taken on a springtime look. Snow on the leeward faces and gullies with bare ground on those facing the wind. Looks like…
I’m still trying to get out a few times per week for a ski tour. It’s been a warm week and some areas are starting to melt around the base area. However, there is still a lot of snow up on the mountain. It’s all about choosing the right time of day to get out when it’s not a frozen…
Is it mid-winter or spring? After several storms rolled through at the end of April, the peaks are looking beautiful under a blanket of snow. These spring storms have rolled in a bit warmer than our mid-winter storms and have brought with them a high moisture content with each event. This has helped to bolster our snowpack and subsequent runoff…
