It has been a rough snow year for Colorado, but Monarch Mountain is still serving over 50 trails for skiers and riders to choose from. Snowpack levels across the state are abysmal, and most terrain is limited to on-piste only. I-70 resorts such as Breckenridge have reported just 41 inches of total snowfall this season. Monarch is reporting a similarly measly 46 inches season total with a 15 inches base.
Monarch Mountain's massive No Name Basin expansion is set to finally make its debut this winter after years of planning and construction. The expansion brings 377-acres of new terrain, including both intermediate and advanced trails and glades. The Colorado ski area shared a look at the planning and construction process behind this massive increase in available terrain. In total, the new terrain pod results in a 50% increase in skiable acres around the mountain, featuring a vertical drop of around 1,000 feet.