Direct Train Lines From London to the Alps Could Be Removed Due to Brexit Border Issues The European train company Eurostar, which has international routes through Northwestern Europe and the United Kingdom, has recently announced that the direct trains from London to the Alps may be canceled for the upcoming winter. These reports stem from the additional passport checks and border issues between the UK and the European Union. The UK withdrew from the European Union […] Industry News Quintin Mills | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
Eurostar’s London to French Alps Ski Train Canceled European train operator Eurostar has announced that they will be canceling their “ski train” for Winter 20/21. The ski train service has been in operation since 1997 and provides a gateway to the French Alps from London. The main culprit for the cancellation: coronavirus. According to PlanetSKI, Eurostar stated that due to Coronavirus restrictions, they will be focusing on high […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 10, 2020 5 Comments
London Named the World’s First National Park City The city of London was recently named a National Park City. If this doesn’t sound like a familiar concept, that’s because it isn’t. London is the first city to ever be given this title. The brainchild of geography teacher Daniel Raven-Ellison, the National Park City Foundation is a nonprofit that aims to make cities greener, cleaner and wilder. Thus far, this […] Jack Conroy | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
Londonderry, VT Plans Public Sculpture To Honor Burton Snowboard History Not many people know that Jake Burton Carpenter opened his first snowboard factory in the teeny tiny town of Londonderry, VT, near Stratton ski area. That’s one of the reasons why Mimi Wright, who worked with Jake that first winter, now wants to install a sculpture to honor that history. Spearheaded by the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, the plan is […] Sergei Poljak | January 9, 2017 1 Comment
Dude Runs London Marathon in Ski Boots…. You thought your boots were eating up your feet after a long day on the hill or a day tour? Check out Al Machell’s feet… Al just ran the entire 26.4-mile London Marathon in ski boots… Just thinking about this hurts our feelings. He completed the run in 8 hours and 1 minute – a new Guinness World Record. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2016 1 Comment
Wounded Warrior Project Helping Injured Veterans Through Adaptive Snow Sports Activities The United States Armed Forces are a symbol of strength and honor within the country and its members serve with dignity and respect. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are trained to deal with physical and mental stresses that the average person could not handle. They perform their jobs with courage, accuracy, and professionalism under the most dangerous and challenging conditions. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? The Top 9 Best Value Ski Areas in the United States With the advent of mega passes, higher participation in snow sports, and the desire to appear ‘sought after’, buying a day ticket at the resorts we know and love has now become a financial investment affordable to only the ultra-dedicated or financially well-off. A little over a decade ago, $100 ski tickets were unheard of. Now, the likes of Breckenridge, […] Industry News Tucker Morin | March 20, 2024 10 Comments
Photographer David Yarrow Unveils “Vail Series” at Relévant Galleries in Vail, CO This week a collaboration between fine-art photographer David Yarrow, Gib Singleton Gallery, Relévant Galleries, and The Lodge at Vail announced a special unveiling of David Yarrow’s new Vail collection. David Yarrow enlisted legendary model, Alessandra Ambrosio, to depict iconic locales in his first Vail series. Locations include The Lodge at Vail, Vail’s original hotel built in 1962, and historic locations […] SnowBrains | March 7, 2024 0 Comments