Bergman Bowl Project Approved at Keystone Resort, CO The White River National Forest has approved Keystone’s plans for their new Bergman Bowl project. Keystone is located in Summit County, CO, next to the likes of Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, and Loveland. The ski resort opened in 1970 and has since grown to 20 lifts and over 3,000 skiable acres. Since 1997, the mountain has been owned by Vail Resorts […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Vermont Sees Red: Ski Season Is at Risk, Especially for Vermonters Governor Phil Scott yesterday (Nov 9, 2020) announced that the state of Vermont is suspending a program that allowed people from across the Northeast to visit the state without quarantining if they came from a county with a low rate of coronavirus infection. As of yesterday, only two counties between Maine and Ohio were green and eligible to travel. Due to […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 8 Comments
To Save Ski Season, Routt County, CO (Steamboat) Enters Level Orange (High Risk) on State’s ‘Safer at Home’ Dial Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has joined Summit County, CO, in moving from Level Yellow (concern) on the state’s ‘Safer at Home’ dial to Level Orange (high risk). “I think this is obvious that it needs to be done. There is no question that further restrictions are problematic for our businesses, and there is also no question […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
UK Ski Operator Cancels All Winter 20/21 Bookings Due to Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic A UK ski operator announced this week that they would be canceling all winter 20/21 bookings due to the ongoing health concerns caused by covid-19. Announcement Regarding Winter Season 2020/21 pic.twitter.com/FGlNF71uBB — Interski (@Interski) November 9, 2020 Interski, who has been offering ski packages to the Aosta Valley, Italy for 40-years, has “made the exceptionally difficult decision to cancel all bookings for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Mountain High Resort Opens Tomorrow | First Californian Resort to Open for Winter 20/21 The Yeti has an announcement! Mountain High, CA officially opens for the 20/21 Season tomorrow, Thursday, November 12. OPENING DAY is this Thursday 11/12! 🎉 Day 1 is season pass holders only, but we will be open to the public with limited daily ticket sales after that! Tickets MUST be purchased 24 hours in advance here – https://t.co/63muut5FOL#mthigh#whereyougoforsnow pic.twitter.com/ZfDTdt1GD9 — Mountain […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area Opens Today | 4th Colorado Resort Open for the Season Loveland ski area in Colorado announced on their socials yesterday that they will be opening today, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Related: At Least 14 Ski Resorts Are Open in North America this Week… “We have been waiting to welcome everyone back to the mountain since our season ended in March and are happy to announce that Opening Day is finally […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Solo Climber Falls 1,000-Feet to His Death Off North Maroon Peak Near Aspen, CO On Thursday 5th November 2020, at approximately 12:30 PM, the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a pair of climbers on the summit of North Maroon Peak near Aspen, CO, reporting that they had just witnessed a solo male climber fall from the ridgeline while traversing between South Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak. Related: David Lesh Posts Photo […] Climbing CragBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Postpones Opening Day Due to High Temperatures Preventing Snowmaking The Beast of the East, Killington Resort, VT, announced yesterday that they would be postponing their opening day due to unseasonably high temperatures. The largest resort on the east coast was scheduled to open this weekend, Saturday 14th November. Related: Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Postpones Opening Date to “Prepare Ample Terrain for Skiers and Riders to Spread Out” Record-breaking temperatures hovering […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 1 Comment
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