Monarch Mountain

Summer is construction season all over Colorado, not just at Monarch.  While driving around, you may have noticed these big yellow mats at the entrances/exits to constructions sites.  These FODS mats are manufactured vehicle tracking pads that are used to stabilize constructions entrances to minimize sediment from leaving the project site, increasing environmental c...

For those who have been following our grading project on Mule Train, I wanted to give you the final update for the summer.  After Lowry Contracting got the grading knocked out our summer crew got the area seeded and covered with erosion control blankets.  These blankets hold the dirt and seed in place until the specialized seed mix can take root and sprout through t...

We are very excited to announce that our 2025 Master Development Plan (MDP) has been formally accepted by the National Forest Service. The new plan combines previously accepted projects as well as introducing new mountain improvement projects such as expanded parking, lift upgrades, new lifts, trail grading, and Nordic skiing.  Other infrastructure improvements planned a...

Today we celebrate 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence; America’s Semiquincentinnial anniversary.  Richard Henry Lee formally proposed independence in front of the Continental Congre...

As expected, the Pike-San Isabelle National Forest has joined Chaffee County and is now under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.