Aspen Skiing Co. Removes Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Guests Aspen Skiing Co. has announced it is removing the requirement for its employees or guests to be vaccinated and will welcome back those employees that resigned rather than getting vaccinated. The covid-19 policies are being eased in line with Pitkin County health guidelines and the falling number of cases across the country. As well as employees no longer needing to […] SnowBrains | March 16, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Vail Resorts yesterday issued a statement that they will no longer require guests to wear masks in gondolas or indoor spaces, including restaurants, lodging, retail and rental locations, and base areas. Related: Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required to Dine on Mountain The policy change has come about due to declining rates of covid-19 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2022 1 Comment
Vail Mountain, CO, Faced Most Challenging Holiday Period in 37-Years Due to Staffing Shortages This holiday season has been a challenging one, Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer Beth Howard wrote in an open letter last week. Staffing shortages caused by surging covid-19 cases have meant that although the resort is running at full capacity, lifts, restaurants, and stores have been closed as staff are hit by the virus. Related: Vail Resorts Made a $139.3-Million Loss […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2022 0 Comments
All Criminal Charges Dropped After Investigation into Covid-19 Outbreak at Ischgl Ski Area, Austria Finds No-One Was to Blame All criminal charges against people and officials involved in the covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort in Austria have been dropped. Five people, including four local officials, had been under investigation. “The investigations into the spread of coronavirus in Ischgl in spring 2020 have been discontinued. There is no charge. There is no evidence that anyone culpably did anything or failed […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2021 8 Comments
Skiing is ‘Outdoor Recreation’ Meaning Austria’s Ski Resorts Can Remain Open During National Lockdown Last Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but just three days later announced that the lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision came just as ski resorts were beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated It was […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
Ski Resorts in Austria Forced to Close as National Lockdown Enforced | Also Mandating Vaccines for Whole Population On Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but today announced that lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision comes just as ski resorts are beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated Austria will be the first country […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 19, 2021 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, 21/22 Operating Plan | Lifts and Restaurants at Full Capacity, No Mask or Vaccine Requirements for Guests Yesterday, Big Sky Resort, MT, announced its operating plan for the upcoming season, beginning Thanksgiving Day. Day-to-day operations return to a more traditional feel, with lifts loading to full capacity and no outdoor mask requirements. Restaurants and indoor spaces will open to full capacity, also without mandatory masks. The resort also highlighted some exciting upgrades to the ski area. Related: Big […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated As covid-19 cases surge, parts of Austria have returned to strict lockdowns––but controversially, only for the unvaccinated. Beginning today, Salzburg and Upper Austria have introduced lockdowns for unvaccinated citizens. The lockdown is initially expected to last for ten days. As with previous lockdowns, they won’t be able to leave their homes, except for essential reasons like going to work, buying food, or exercising. […] SnowBrains | November 15, 2021 0 Comments