Park Etiquette: 9 Tips to Stay Safe in the Terrain Park Every ski resort in the world now seems to offer terrain parks. Once the domain of a select few resorts, the emergence of twin tips in the late 90s made fun parks increasingly popular. It is great that terrain parks are attracting more and more skiers but it is important to observe the park rules, especially since snowparks are more […] Brains Julia Schneemann | September 27, 2022 0 Comments
How French Ski Resorts Are Saving Energy Costs Amidst Europe’s Energy Crisis Rising energy prices in Europe have lead to governments appealing to industries and individuals to cut energy usage and heating this coming winter. Ski resorts across the Alps are considering their options for the 22/23 season. SnowBrains recently looked at the situation in Switzerland. Today, SnowBrains is taking a look at the situation across French resorts. Related: Could the Global […] Julia Schneemann | September 27, 2022 2 Comments
Could Wolves Return to Aspen, CO, and What Impact Would It Have? Last week Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released its draft plan for the release of grey wolves in Colorado. Following a public vote on November 3, 2020, in favor of the release, CPW is planning on finalizing plans by December and starting the reintroduction of grey wolves on Colorado’s Western Slopes this winter. Proposition 114 (State Statute 33-2-105.8) instructs the […] Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2022 9 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Offers Vail Corp. $12 Million For Contested Land The latest development in the ongoing saga of Vail town versus the Vail Corporation was that the town narrowly voted in favor of extending an offer of $12 million for the purchase of the contested 23.3 acre parcel of land in East Vail. The mayor Kim Langmaid stated that the offer was based on advice from several experts and deemed […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2022 1 Comment
Luxury Spa Resort Community to Be Built in New Utah Mayflower Resort Located in the Mayflower Mountain Resort, UT, adjacent to Deer Valley, construction for a new residential community called Velvære has started. Situated on 60 acres of mountain-side land, this ski-in-ski-out community will offer a one-of-a-kind wellness experience in the mountains. Related: Utah’s Newest Billion Dollar Ski Area Hoping to Partner with Deer Valley Resorts for Lift Operations Mayflower Mountain Resort will cover 1,000 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 23, 2022 0 Comments
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Announces Date For Return to Independent Travel Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced during his speech at the New York Stock Exchange (‘NYSE’) on Thursday, September 22, that the Japanese border restrictions will further ease. From October 11, Japan will revert to visa-free entry, remove all daily caps and, most importantly, permit independent travel for travelers from 68 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe, who […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 23, 2022 0 Comments
Dual Moguls: The Newest and Fastest Paced Olympic Discipline Explained On June 24 2022 the International Olympic Committee ‘IOC’ announced the addition of two new disciplines to the Winter Olympics. These disciplines are dual moguls and women’s large hill ski jumping. The addition of women’s large hill jumping leaves Nordic Combined as the last men-only Winter Olympic event. Related: [OLYMPICS] Grand Targhee’s Jaelin Kauf Takes Silver in Moguls at Beijing […] Brains Julia Schneemann | September 22, 2022 0 Comments
Fire Engulfs Gondola Station At Summit of Glacier 3000, Switzerland Shocking pictures reach us from Switzerland, where on Monday, September 19, 2022, the summit station of the Glacier 3000 gondola burst into flames. Glacier 3000 is a ski resort in the Swiss canton of Vaud, about 20 minutes from Gstaad and 40 minutes from Montreux. The fire appears to have started on the fourth floor of the upstairs restaurant “Botta” of […] Fire Julia Schneemann | September 21, 2022 3 Comments
Julia Schneemann
Brains
Industry News
Fire