SALIDA, Colo. — The snow in the mountains is still at historically low levels even after the recent storms. As of Jan. 7, both the Colorado and Arkansas River headwaters were at the lowest snowpack ...
Crews at Monarch Mountain roll out a fence in hopes of it blocking snow and piling up and being transported to thinner spots of the ski area. (Courtesy of Monarch Mountain) When the snow isn’t falling ...
Popular ski destinations are resorting (pun not intended) to "snow farming" as they work to overcome unpredictable seasonal weather. Rather than relying on regular snowmaking to keep the slopes ...
Following last winter, one of the warmest on record, some ski hills and nordic centres may want to look into snow farming — ...
It’s the white gold that gives ski resorts their essence, but these days, snow is an increasingly precious commodity. Whether it’s falling from the sky in silent, fluffy flakes or being pumped out of ...
Crews at Monarch Mountain roll out a fence in hopes of it blocking snow and piling up and being transported to thinner spots of the ski area. (Courtesy of Monarch Mountain) When the snow isn’t falling ...