Stevens Pass Ski Area, WA, Upgrading Lift and Launching New App for Winter 2023/24 Labor Day Weekend is approaching quickly which means it is that time of the year when we all try and get that last cookout or outdoor activity in before the summer ends. The holiday weekend may represent us saying goodbye to summer, but for winter enthusiasts it is the unofficial preparation for the upcoming ski season. There has been a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Former Stevens Pass, WA, Employee Files Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts Following Catastrophic Ski Lift Fall A former Stevens Pass, WA, employee has filed a lawsuitย against parent company Vail Resorts after she fell off a chairlift in 2022.ย The Herald Net reports that Miroslava โMirkaโ Lewis fell approximately 30 feet from a ski lift and collided with a tree, resulting in severe injuries. According to the complaint, Lewis endured devastating injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, collapsed […] SnowBrains | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Snowy Weekend Ahead for the West Coast | 1-3 Feet for the Cascades | Up to 6 Feet for the High Sierra 10:45 pm MST, 12/7/2022 Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the west coast and bring multiple FEET of snow to the Cascades and Sierra by Sunday. Snow starts Thursday morning across the Cascades and moves south to the Sierra by Thursday night as the first trough digs into the […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 7, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 24-36″ For PNW This Week Forecast by SnowBrains forecaster Clay Malott Monday, November 28th, 10am PST A major winter system will bring significant snow to Washington and Oregon this week, dropping 2-3 feet on local resorts.ย The most favorable resorts for this system will be Mt. Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Snoqualmie Pass. Lingering showers from the last storm will persist in the mountains through Monday afternoon.ย The […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 28, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Give Thanks for an Active Pattern | 1-3 Feet of Snow Possible in the Cascades Through Monday Morning Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 12:10 AM MST, 11/24/2022 Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the Pacific Northwest this weekend and early next week, possibly bringing 1-3 FEET of snow to the Cascades through Monday morning. Snow will start Friday as the first shortwave trough pushes through. A slight break is expected Saturday before […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Shredding a Powder Day in May at Closed Stevens Pass Resort, WA [arve url="https://youtu.be/ubFHe1KFxs4"] SnowBrains | May 19, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces a Host of Mountain Operations Leadership Changes Across Its Resorts Vail Resorts today announced a host of Mountain Operations leadership appointments across its resorts. According to a press release, ‘Vail Resorts is focused on building a culture of leadership development and succession planningโmaking career advancements possible while ensuring its resorts continue to thrive’. Related: Vail Resorts Unveils New Company Direction That Focuses on Employees Changes will affect Heavenly, Northstar, Stevens […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 10, 2022 3 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow For Parts of The Washington Cascades Through Tuesday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 10:20 PM MST, 2/26/2022 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will slam moisture into the Washington Cascades and bring 1-3 FEET of snow, with deeper totals higher in elevationย through Tuesday. Snow will fill in Sunday as the atmospheric river begins over the area Snow will continue through the day Monday and Tuesday with […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 26, 2022 0 Comments