Aspen Skiing Co. Will Require Proof of Vaccination for Full-Service Dining | Not Required to Board Lifts or for Cafeteria Restaurants Aspen Skiing Co. yesterday announced its covid-19 operating policy for the upcoming winter. Proof of vaccination will be required at full-service restaurants and at hotels, but will not be required for lift access or Ski & Snowboard School lessons, in market-style restaurants, rental shops or ticket offices. “Guests vaccines are required for all Skico owned and operated hotels, full-service seated restaurants, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 22, 2021 0 Comments
Switzerland Not Requiring Covid Pass at Ski Resorts This Winter Unlike their European neighbors, skiers in Switzerland will not be required to show a covid certificate to hit the slopes this season. The decision was announced following discussions between the government and ski areas, local media reports. The government said it is confident the upcoming season will be safe despite not requiring the covid certificate. Ski areas, however, are free to require […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 2 Comments
Grouse Mountain, BC, Requiring All Guests and Staff Be Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 to Access the Resort Many resorts are implementing some vaccination policy this winter, primarily just for entering enclosed public spaces such as on-mountain cafeterias. Grouse Mountain, BC, however, are taking it a step further––guests wishing to access the resort, including the Skyride, mountaintop facilities, and activities, must show proof of vaccination. Related: Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required to Dine on Mountain An unvaccinated man is asking Vail Resorts to refund his Epic Pass because of the company’s recent announcement it will only allow vaccinated guests to eat at its indoor restaurants this winter. Related: Guests at Vail Resorts Will Have to Provide Vaccination Proof to Dine On-Mountain Preston Thomas, and three friends, all bought Epic Passes well in advance of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 15 Comments
Plane or Train Travelers Required to Show Proof of Vaccination in Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that all air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains must be vaccinated against covid-19. The rule for all travelers 12 and older will begin on October 30th. “For the vast vast majority of people, the rules are very simple to travel: you’ve got to be vaccinated.” – Justin Trudeau There will be a month’s grace […] SnowBrains | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Started Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this isn’t enough. One man has started a petition asking that Vail Resorts require proof of vaccination from guests wishing […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2021 11 Comments
“This Winter, We Will Ski!” France Will Open Ski Resorts This Winter and Will Not Require Covid Pass to Ride Lifts With the ski season only weeks away, the Secretary of State for Tourism in France gave ski areas a boost by announcing that they will be allowed to open this season, and a ‘health pass’ will not be required to board ski lifts––at least not yet anyway. In a speech on Friday, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, said, “the message is very clear: […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2021 2 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, Forced to Close Early For the Season Due to Covid Restrictions A number of regions in New South Wales, Australia, have re-entered a stay-at-home lockdown, including Snowy Monaro, home to Perisher ski area. Perisher announced yesterday that this latest lockdown has brought an abrupt end to its season. And just like that! The 2021 season goes out with a bang. The NSW Government has announced a 7-day lockdown of the Snowy Monaro […] Oz Brains | October 1, 2021 3 Comments
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