The Death of the Paper Trail Map? Vail Resorts Will Only Provide Paper Trail Maps on Request Vail Resorts has an admirable goal––to eliminate the environmental impact of its operations by the year 2030. The ‘Epic Promise’ initiative, launched in 2017, set out with the goals of zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat, all by 2030. “The environment is our business, and we have a special obligation to protect it.” […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 12, 2021 2 Comments
Vail and Breckenridge, CO, to Open Tomorrow With Limited Terrain Vail Resorts’ Breckenridge Ski Area, CO, will open as scheduled tomorrow (Friday 12th November) with around 50-acres of terrain on Peak 8. Access to Peak 8 will be from the BreckConnect Gondola, which will start turning at 8 am. Related: These Are the 5 Resorts Open in North America This Week Both the Colorado SuperChair and 5-Chair will open at 8:30 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Vail, CO, to Increase Sales Tax to Combat “Big Problem” of Housing It’s no secret that affordable housing is an issue at ski resorts across the country, with resorts and towns struggling to hire enough staff in time for the upcoming winter. To combat this, Vail, CO, is proposing a sales tax increase to support housing initiatives, Vail Daily reports. Related: Utah Ski Resorts Desperately Seeking Employees as Winter Approaches and National Labor […] SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
Vail Resorts Has a New CEO as Rob Katz Steps Aside Kirsten Lynch, previously chief marketing officer for Vail Resorts, was yesterday appointed chief executive officer and elected to the Company’s board of directors. Her predecessor, Rob Katz, was appointed executive chairperson of the board and will remain fully active and engaged in Vail Resorts’ key strategic decisions and priorities. Additionally, Ryan Bennett, previously vice president of marketing, lift revenue, was named […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2021 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:10 pm MST, 10/25/2021 Forecast Summary: Two troughs of low pressure will move through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains through Thursday. Snow from the first system will begin Tuesday morning and continue into Wednesday. The second system will brush by Wednesday night and keep showers going into Thursday […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 25, 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 21 Comments
9 Best Ski Resorts in the United States in 2021 The US is home to some of the top ski resorts in the world, making it a premier destination to rival the likes of the Alps and Pyrenees in Europe, with a ski break proving to be a favorite vacation for the whole family, Go-Koala says in their introduction to their ‘American Ski Index’ ranking. Related: Top 10 Small Ski […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2021 4 Comments
Vail Resorts Reported 42% Increase in Epic Pass Sales Thanks to 20% Price Reduction In a move that stunned the industry, Vail Resorts announced in March 2021 that the Epic Pass for winter 21/22 would cost 20% less than it did the previous season. That’s $196 less than the same pass last season, and more importantly, $216 less than Alterra is charging for its Ikon Pass. Related: Vail Resorts Slashes Cost of Epic Pass by […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2021 1 Comment
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