Stevens Pass, WA, to Offer Free and Paid Parking Reservations and Carpooling Incentives for 2024/25 Winter Season Parking and arrivals are an important part of the guest experience at Stevens Pass, Washington, and the resort is committed to addressing the challenges they present with proactive, data-driven approaches. Next winter, the resort will offer a combination of free and paid parking options on weekends and holidays/peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives. Related: Kirkwood Resort, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
Stevens Pass Ski Resort, WA, Postpones Opening Day Stevens Pass Ski Resort, Washington, will not be opening this Friday, December 1, and will be postponing their opening day until further notice. The delay comes from a lack of snow coverage across the mountain. The snow cover is not sufficient to ensure a safe experience for resort guests. “We were hoping to start the countdown to opening day, but […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
Stevens Pass Ski Area, WA, Upgrading Lift and Launching New App for Winter 2023/24 Labor Day Weekend is approaching quickly which means it is that time of the year when we all try and get that last cookout or outdoor activity in before the summer ends. The holiday weekend may represent us saying goodbye to summer, but for winter enthusiasts it is the unofficial preparation for the upcoming ski season. There has been a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Former Stevens Pass, WA, Employee Files Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts Following Catastrophic Ski Lift Fall A former Stevens Pass, WA, employee has filed a lawsuit against parent company Vail Resorts after she fell off a chairlift in 2022. The Herald Net reports that Miroslava “Mirka” Lewis fell approximately 30 feet from a ski lift and collided with a tree, resulting in severe injuries. According to the complaint, Lewis endured devastating injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, collapsed […] SnowBrains | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
Stevens Pass, WA, Bike Park Closed All Weekend Due to Poor Air Quality and Nearby Wildfire Stevens Pass, WA, bike park closed on Friday due to poor air quality caused by the nearby Bolt Creek Fire and then remained closed Saturday and Sunday to support efforts to contain the fire. Related: Where Does Wildfire Smoke Go? The Bolt Creek Fire started on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 5:15 am near Beckler Creek Road. Overnight, the fire […] Fire Firebrains | September 12, 2022 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Announce 3 Major Lift Upgrades for 2023/24 | Breckenridge, Stevens Pass, and Attitash During yesterday’s earnings call, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch announced three major lift upgrades for resorts for the 2023/24 season. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts At Breckenridge, CO, they plan to upgrade the Peak 8 base area to enhance the beginner and children’s experience and increase uphill capacity from […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Shredding a Powder Day in May at Closed Stevens Pass Resort, WA Stevens Pass ski resort, WA, was closed for the season, but on May 14th, a late-season storm cycle rolled in. When Stevens loses its lease in April, the backside is open to snowmobiling, so it was fair game for a sled shred. The storm delivered 6-8″ of fast slashed potatoes, and we had an all-time day with the resort all […] SnowBrains | May 19, 2022 0 Comments
Stevens Pass, WA Extends Ski Season, Opens Backside for First Time This Season Stevens Pass has endured hardships this season. A lack of staffing has kept several chairlifts from spinning over the last month even though they’ve had plenty of snowfall and hundreds if not thousands of season-pass holders have filed complaints to Stevens Pass’ owner and operator, Vail Resorts, for a variety of reasons. But now things are looking up for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 2, 2022 1 Comment