Cheap Ski Wear Flooding Social Media — A Look at Dope Snow and Montec You may have noticed either on your local mountain or even on your social media feed an influx of ads from skiwear brands Montec and Dope Snow, and wondered about these brands. I will admit, I liked some of the Montec designs, but never clicked on any of the ads, thinking it was probably some sub-standard gear made in China. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 26, 2024 6 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity for 2nd Consecutive Year & Achieves 2030 Energy-Efficiency Goal Early Company is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals and on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat by 2030 Today, Vail Resorts announced the release of its 2022/23 Environmental & Social Responsibility Report. In 2017, Vail Resorts announced Commitment to Zero, a bold goal to achieve a zero net […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 9, 2024 0 Comments
Australian Indoor Ski Center Near Sydney Receives Government Approval Australia’s only indoor ski center, Winter Sports World, received approval for its Development Application (‘DA’) from the New South Wales (‘NSW’) government. The DA was lodged by developer Peter Magnisalis more than five years ago for the development of the indoor ski center in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. Government approval for the DA brings the project one step […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Q1 2024 Financial Results: Losses Increased by 28% But Epic Pass Sales Up 11% In its latest financial update, released yesterday, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has detailed its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending October 31, 2023, along with insights into its season pass sales, lodging trends, and comprehensive plans for the upcoming year. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? “We are pleased with our results […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 8, 2023 0 Comments
Get Yours Now: Epic Australia Pass Prices Increase on October 18 Calling all Australians: Epic Australia Pass prices will increase from October 18, 2023. If you have not locked in your 2024 season Epic Australia Pass, this is your chance to secure your Epic Australia Pass at the lowest price possible for just AUD49 upfront. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham, as well […] Industry News Oz Brains | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Lodges Application to Expand Accommodation For the first time in 30 years Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, is looking into expanding its amount of accommodation. Event Hospitality and Entertainment (‘EVT’), which owns Thredbo Ski Resort, has lodged a Development Application with the New South Wales (‘NSW’) government to subdivide land near the Thredbo golf course and add 186 bed licenses spread out across 19 separate lots. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Norwegian Freeskier Johanne Killi Announces Retirement On Monday, September 25, 2023, Norwegian freeski legend Johanne Killi announced her retirement from competitive sport. Killi had been a member of the Norwegian National Team for 10 years, having joined the team at only 15. “JoJo” or “YoYo” as she is affectionally known, burst onto the FIS scene with her first European Cup season in 2013/14, where she won […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 27, 2023 0 Comments