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Haleigh Hafner

5 Books For Children to Read to Spark an Interest in Skiing

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*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Affiliate partnerships do NOT influence our editorial content. Getting involved in a sport like skiing at such a young age encouraged me to participate in an activity outside of my comfort zone, make new friends, […]

Haleigh Hafner | December 20, 2024
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5 Haunted Ski Resorts That Are Sure to Give You a Scare

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Have you ever wondered if ghosts love skiing as much as we do? Many ski resorts, especially those in the U.S., are built on land with rich history and old traditions, leading many paranormal experts and ski town residents to think that we are not alone when skiing. Keep reading to learn about the five most haunted ski resorts in […]

Haleigh Hafner | October 28, 2024
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National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 7: The Grand Finale

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Day 7 of the 50th Anniversary NBS Summit closed out this celebratory week in Vail, CO. Although it feels bittersweet to see the “Soul on the Snow” summit come to a close, there is not one person leaving without a smile plastered on their face.  Many NBS attendees spent their last day out on the mountain, and it seems like we all had the […]

Haleigh Hafner | February 11, 2023
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The 5 Ski Resorts With the Worst Traffic

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Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite part of any ski trip: traffic. Traffic to some resorts is so bad it can feel like you’re waiting in line for Disney World. Skiers can experience overcrowded interstates and standstill traffic as vacationers and locals race to see who will get to the parking garage first.  During peak vacation times, the traffic at ski resorts […]

Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2023
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National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 6: Powder, Races, and Uphill Skiing

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Day 6 of The National Brotherhood of Skiers 2023 Summit in Vail, CO, was filled with exciting events for all skiers. From movies featuring the NBS athletes to Backcountry skiing, there was something for everyone to do today. Luckily enough for the 2,180 summit attendees, Vail got a blanket of power last night to make these events a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  […]

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Haleigh Hafner | February 9, 2023
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National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 5: Demos, Competitions, TuTus, Bar-B-Que, and a Grand Gala . . . What Could Beat That?

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Day 5 of the 2023 50th anniversary Summit for the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, CO, did not disappoint. Today, members from over 115 black ski clubs across the country came together for races, challenges, scavenger hunts, ski and board demos, and three unique events, which got the whole mountain celebrating “Soul on the Snow.” From 8:30 AM – […]

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Haleigh Hafner | February 8, 2023
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10 Best Aprés Ski Bars in North America

Don’t get me wrong, skiing hard, all day, every day, should be the main focus of every ski trip. However, there’s always that one person wondering: “what are we doing next?” No one wants to simply call it a night after skiing all day. Most people, including me, want to go out and maybe have a few drinks with close […]

Haleigh Hafner | December 8, 2022
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Vail Resorts Partners with Disabled Wintersport Australia to Lower Costs for People with Disabilities

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Vail Resorts and Disabled Wintersport Australia came together to launch the Epic Australia Adaptive Pass. The pass will be sold for the 2022-23 ski season. The ski industry giant has structured this new pass around its Be Inclusive value, which was added to the company’s set of core values in 2021. These core values work to align the company’s values […]

Haleigh Hafner | May 3, 2022
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Colorado Wildlife Department Planning to Invest $20 Million Into Fire Prevention Tactics

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The Colorado Wildlife Department is gearing up for another wildfire season by investing $20 million into an updated Wildlife Preparedness Plan.  The CWD believes that Colorado’s mountains and plains are at risk for more wildfires than ever before. The department estimated there will be about 5,507 fires. According to the 2022 Wildlife Preparedness Plan, the fires will burn about 221,661 […]

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Haleigh Hafner | May 3, 2022
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The 5 Best Ways to Recover After a Hard Day of Skiing

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Many skiers, myself included, continuously overlook the benefits of post-workout recovery. Most of the time, the last thing on my mind after pushing myself all day long is making sure I stretch out my hamstrings or allow my body time to rest. I am constantly reminding myself that a recovery period is just as important as the actual workout.  When […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 27, 2022
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Chloe Kim is Taking a Break From Snowboarding to Prioritize Her Mental Health

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim recently made the announcement that she will be taking a break from snowboarding. She says she wants to use this time off to prioritize her mental health.  This is not the first time Kim has had to step back from the competition scene. In 2019, Kim took a year off of competing to “enjoy […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 26, 2022
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, 2022-23 Season Passes Will Go On Sale April 25

In just five days, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, will launch its 2022-2023 season pass to customers. From April 25th to May 31st, skiers and boarders can secure their passes in the Spring Pass sale.  The sale prices for Jackson Hole’s biggest and best passes have increased by about $200. The Rendezvous Peak Pass will increase from $1,929 to $2,110, […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 21, 2022
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Town of Vail, CO Condemns Vail Resort’s Formerly Approved Booth Heights Development

#Vail town council just voted 4-3 to condemn parcel where #VailResorts plans a $17m affordable housing complex for 165 workers … protecting a bighorn herd or worker housing? … dozens of VR employees here https://t.co/6tNgMCl2iS pic.twitter.com/SC0dAG5A8D — Jason ☀️ Blevins (@jasonblevins) April 20, 2022 The Town of Vail’s council voted to condemn Vail Resort’s Booth Heights affordable housing development plan. […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 19, 2022
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Recreational Marijuana Sales Have Already Surpassed $5 Million in First Week in New Mexico

  If you’re driving through Taos, NM any time soon, expect to see some new stores opening up with some… let’s call them relaxing products. Recreational marijuana sales were recently legalized in New Mexico, and businesses were given the OK by state officials to sell and distribute their products starting last week. On Friday, April 1st, New Mexico officially allowed […]

Haleigh Hafner | April 15, 2022
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Wisconsin Ski Hill On the Market for $5.75 Million

Have you ever had the dream of owning your own ski resort? If you answered yes, today might just be your lucky day.  Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s historic Majestic Mountain Ski Hill recently hit the market at a price point of $5.75 million. Lake Geneva News reported that the property was purchased by a Chicago builder named Martin Murphy back in […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 14, 2022
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Hopes to Reinstate Deputy Ski Program at Purgatory Resort, CO After “Ethical Violation”

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office has hopes of reinstating the deputy ski patrol program at Purgatory Resort, CO after it was shut down by the Colorado Independent Ethics Department in 2019 because of a violation.  The deputy ski program launched in 2012 and it began as a very simple and helpful idea. The main objective of the program was […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 12, 2022
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Avalanche Airbags: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Imagine you are freeskiing in the backcountry of your favorite mountain. You’ve finished warming up on a few trails, and now you’re prepared to tackle some more difficult terrain. All of a sudden, the snow starts cracking under you and you hear a loud, terrifying noise: WHUMPH. An avalanche is coming, and there is nothing you can do to stop […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 9, 2022
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Win a Slice of Legendary Keystone, CO, and Support the Epic Promise Foundation

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Keystone Resort, CO is giving away historic town memorabilia in a virtual silent auction on Friday, April 8th. Participants in the silent auction will be able to bid on 40 epic trail signs from all over the resort. Each sign has left an iconic legacy at the resort, and each sign is ready to retire in someone’s home. All signs […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 5, 2022
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World Cup Ski Racing Takes an Overdue Step in the Right Direction for Gender Equality

Let this sink in. Alpine skiing’s World Cup circuit began in 1967. It took until *today* for a woman to be named head coach of a *women’s* national ski team. What a moment for Karin Harjo.@OnHerTurf | @AlpineCanada https://t.co/q67Gi6adNA — Alex Azzi (@AlexAzziNBC) March 30, 2022 Karin Harjo makes history as the first woman to lead a World Cup ski […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 4, 2022
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Boxing Match Between Vail Resorts CEO and Alterra CEO to Determine Who Has the Better Mega Pass To Commence Tonight at 7 PM ET

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, we will finally have the answer to a question keeping us all up at night: which season pass should I buy. . . Epic or Ikon? Vail Resorts CEO, Kirsten Lynch, will face Alterra CEO, Rusty Gregory, in a cut-throat boxing match tonight. Both CEOs feel as though they have a lot to prove as […]

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Haleigh Hafner | April 1, 2022
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