Author: John Cameron

John Cameron is a journalist and skier based in central Colorado. He covers public lands issues and outdoor pursuits for various regional and local publications.

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Celebrity Monarch Mountain New This Season

Introducing Glen the newest avalanche rescue dog at Monarch Mountain

Mike Collette introduces Glen the avalanche rescue dog in training at the top of Breezeway Lift at Monarch Mountain. Together they will be available to assist in search and rescues operations around the Upper Arkansas Valley and throughout Colorado. An opportunity to meet Glen will take place when Monarch Mountain hosts a meet-and-greet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 3 at Monarch Mountain base area lodge.

Monarch Ski Patrol’s newest avalanche dog began working this month at Monarch Mountain. The 16 week-old Labrador retriever named Glen is the latest in history of service dogs at the ski area available to assist in search and rescues throughout the Upper Arkansas Valley. He is already part of the family here and he is […]

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Community Crested Butte Monarch Mountain Travel

Salida’s Bud Benches help build community and share rides

Skier Max Keller waits for a ride at one of Salida’s three new ride-hailing benches intended to help connect people driving to Monarch Mountain with those looking for a ride to the ski area.

Skiers and snowboarders hoping for a ride to Monarch Mountain will have three new options in the form of ride-hailing benches that have been installed around Salida. The “Bud Benches” at Café Dawn in downtown Salida, Tenderfoot Health Collective and Colorado Sports Recycler on U.S. 50 will help connect people driving to Monarch Mountain with […]

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Environment Fitness Monarch Mountain New This Season Recommendations

New uphill skiing options in Salida at Monarch Mountain

Emily Latta photo by John Cameron
Emily Latta removes climbing skins from the bottom of her skis near the top of Monarch Ridge. The specialized equipment allows skiers to ski uphill. New trails at Monarch Mountain have been designed for uphill travel for the first time beginning this season.

Uphill skiers, the fastest growing market in the snow sports industry, will have new options this winter with the introduction of two new uphill access trails at Monarch Mountain. The trails, for the first time, will allow uphill users access to the mountain during daytime hours. Monarch is among the first ski areas in Colorado […]