Masks in Liftlines, But Not Vaccines, Mandatory at Ski Resorts in France This Season Skiers in France will not be required to be vaccinated this winter, but they will have to wear a mask while waiting in chairlift lines, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. Related: “This Winter, We Will Ski!” France Will Open Ski Resorts This Winter and Will Not Require Covid Pass to Ride Lifts Once they have boarded lifts skiers […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2021 0 Comments
Vaccine Passports Required to Ride Lifts at Quebec’s 75 Ski Resorts This Season The Quebec Ski Areas Association (ASSQ) and its 75 ski resorts have obtained confirmation from Quebec government officials that, as of November 15, the vaccine passport will be required for people 13 years of age and older to use ski lifts and access certain services offered in day lodges. This measure will allow Quebec ski areas to operate ski lifts […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2021 0 Comments
2 Swiss Skiers Will Miss Men’s World Cup Downhill Opener in Canada Because They Refused Vaccination Two Swiss skiers will miss the first men’s downhill race of the World Cup ski season in Canada because they have refused the vaccination against covid-19. Canada requires international visitors to be fully vaccinated. Related: Plane or Train Travelers Required to Show Proof of Vaccination in Canada On Thursday, Urs Kryenbühl and Ralph Weber posted social media messages saying they had […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
Crowdfunding Site Set Up to Fund Class Action Lawsuit Against Ischgl Ski Resort for Covid Outbreak That Killed 32 Lawyers have set up a crowdfunding site to help fund a class action investigation into the covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort in Austria last year. Peter Kolba, chairman of the VSV (Consumer Protection Association), is urging the Austrian government to hold a meeting with the victims’ families. “The state institutions are trying to visibly delay or prevent clarification of […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO is Hosting a Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Exchange for Free Drinks At the end of last ski season, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado offered a free ski-in ski-out vaccination clinic. For a couple of days, skiers and snowboarders were able to ride into a tent located at A-Basin’s base area, get their COVID-19 vaccination, and in return, receive a free drink from the ski area. Apparently, Arapahoe Basin found the project to […] Industry News Jesse | October 28, 2021 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Releases Winter 2021-22 Operations Plan: Tram & Lifts to Run at Full Capacity, Earlier Opening Time JHMR plans to run all lifts at full capacity including the Aerial Tram. Photo from October 13,2021 courtesy of JHMR Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming shared in a press release today that it will run the Aerial Tram and its lifts at full capacity this season along with other updates for the 2021-22 winter. According to the release, JHMR will […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 27, 2021 0 Comments
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