Vail Resort’s Epic Season Pass: Pros and Cons Vail resorts has been heavily featured in the news this ski season for staff shortages, mismanagement, EpicMix app malfunctions, and much more. As more news comes out about the company, it is important to ask yourself this question: should I purchase or renew my Epic Season pass for the 2022-2023 ski season? The Epic Pass made its debut in 2008, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 14, 2022 6 Comments
[VIDEO] Mountain Lion Startles Visitors in Vail, CO Visitors in the Lionshead Village area in Vail, Colo. were surprised this past weekend with an uncommon visitor – a wild mountain lion. The lion was first spotted Saturday morning by a guest at The Antlers at Vail. The guest alerted a front desk agent, Emily Holguin, and from there, guests were alerted of the mountain lion’s presence in the […] Haleigh Hafner | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
Fire at Kimberley Hill Resort, BC Deemed Arson by Officials On December 18th, 2021, officials at Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR) found the Northstar Chairlifts in flames. This lift is the main access point to the Canadian ski resort, and as a result resort officials have had to try and come up with unique ways to get visitors up the mountain. This fire could not have come at a worse time […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 1 Comment
Pulseline Adventures is the Perfect Alaska Heli-Ski Company for All Skiers If you’re like me, you probably thought heli-skiing was reserved for the most pristine, highest trained skiers and boarders. However, after interviewing the owner of Pulseline Adventures, Gabe Monroe, via email, I quickly learned that this preconceived notion was anything but true. Deep in the Alaskan Chugach Mountains, Pulseline Adventures is one of only three heli-ski companies with access to […] Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 5 Comments
Pair of Teenage Hikers Stranded for 9 Days in Oregon Wilderness Rescued by Coast Guard What would you do if you were stranded in the mountains of Oregon during peak winter conditions? If you’re like me and you have no clue what the best course of action would be to stay alive, take note from the pair of 19-year-old hikers—Parker Jasmer and Christian Farnsworth. #BreakingNews #USCG Sector North Bend MH-65 aircrew assists @LaneSheriffOR in locating […] Backcountry Haleigh Hafner | January 6, 2022 0 Comments
5 of the Best Ski Resorts for Activities Other Than Skiing Have you ever tried to plan a ski trip for a large group, and some members of the group can’t ski? Or maybe, on some days during your ski trip, weather conditions simply do not permit safe skiing conditions? How do you plan on entertaining people in these conditions? Below, I have compiled a list of ski resorts that are […] Haleigh Hafner | January 5, 2022 0 Comments
History of Breckenridge: The 4th Largest Ski Resort in Colorado Happy New Year SnowBrains readers! I got to ring in 2022 by exploring the slopes in Breckenridge – the 4th largest ski resort in Colorado. While I was there, I was taken aback by the natural beauty of the massive resort. Located at an elevation of 9,600 feet, the mountain encompasses an impressive area of 2,908 acres with five amazing […] Haleigh Hafner | January 4, 2022 1 Comment
Missing Dog Found at North Vancouver Ski Area Just in Time For The Holidays A Christmas miracle happened in Grouse Mountain Resort, located in North Vancouver, on December 14th. Luna, a three-year-old rescue dog from Korea, was finally found by the mountain’s operations team after fending for herself for three weeks. The operations team found Luna huddled under the Olympic Express Chairlift, and she was immediately escorted back to her owners on a snowcat […] Haleigh Hafner | December 21, 2021 0 Comments
AspenX and Prada Collab to Celebrate Aspen Skiing Company’s 75th Anniversary Prada has partnered with AspenX – Aspen Skiing Company’s experimental clothing and experience brand to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. The AspenX Prada line consists of three new jackets with designs for men and women that perfectly incorporate Prada’s Linea Rossa brand with AspenX founder Paula Crown’s vision. Paula Crown, the artist and entrepreneur who developed the concept for AspenX, […] Haleigh Hafner | December 20, 2021 0 Comments
4 Cool Ski Towns in the US Where You Can Buy a House For $300K or Less After living through two unprecedented years with a global pandemic, many people are looking to spend time outside being active with family and friends. In the 2021 Global Buyers Survey, researchers found the amount of Americans who want to purchase a ski house increased from 11% to 18% during 2020. However, it is difficult to commit to purchasing a ski […] Haleigh Hafner | December 16, 2021 2 Comments
Su Yiming: The First Snowboarder From China to Win The World Cup Big Air Su Yiming, a 17-year-old representing China in the World Cup, established himself as a powerhouse snowboarder in Steamboat on December 4th. Not only was Su the first person ever from China to win this event, but he was also one of the youngest competitors in the entire big air competition. Su received a 155.25 in the big air competition for […] Haleigh Hafner | December 16, 2021 0 Comments
Niseko’s Lift Upgrades Are Leading in Innovation For the 2021-2022 Japanese Ski Season Niseko Hanazono Resort opened its doors for the 2021 – 2022 ski season to tourists and locals alike on December 4th. During this opening, Niseko also unveiled two major upgrades of the resort to the public: a brand new, state-of-the-art, 10-person gondola, and a brand new 6-person chair lift. These lifts have been described as the “Ferrari of chairlifts” by […] Haleigh Hafner | December 13, 2021 0 Comments
Club Med’s 5-Star All Inclusive Hotel Set To Open in Snowbasin, UT in 2024 With the anticipation of the ski season creeping up, Snowbasin, UT, has announced an extensive list of upgrades that will enhance skiers’ and snowboarders’ experience in the near future. The most exciting and significant addition to the mountain will be the United States’ first all-inclusive ski resort hotel. The hotel will be located at the current site of the original […] Haleigh Hafner | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL When you think of Illinois, an activity such as skiing is probably not the first thing to come to mind. I was born and raised in Illinois, and I still find it hard to believe that a ski resort could exist in a state that is infamous for its cornfields and flatness. However, tucked away in a quaint town of […] Haleigh Hafner | December 2, 2021 2 Comments
Don’t Cut Your Ski Trip Short This Year – Be Ready to Prevent HAPE HAPE, which stands for High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, is a result of an intense version of altitude sickness. HAPE causes swelling in the lungs, and it can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Altitude sickness will develop into HAPE within 24 hours of ascending to a higher altitude than what your body is currently used to. As the ski season […] Haleigh Hafner | November 30, 2016 0 Comments
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