Vail Resorts Ordered to Pay $2.25 Million to Woman for Injuries Sustained at Employee Party A former Park City, UT, resident has been awarded $2.25 million from Vail Resorts after suffering injuries during a Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) employee social party, reports KPCW. The amount was $1 million more than the woman was seeking. Related: Mother Files Lawsuit Against New York Resort After Teen Son Dies in Skiing Accident Amy Herzog was an employee at […] SnowBrains | November 21, 2022 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, Sued for $50-Million Following Accident that Left Woman With Life-Changing Spinal Injuries Mount Snow, VT, is being sued for $50 million by a guest who suffered life-changing injuries after falling from a closed-off chairlift platform. The lawsuit, which accuses the resort and its owners Vail Resorts of negligence, was filed in federal court in Vermont last week, reports Bennington Banner. Related: Mother Files Lawsuit Against New York Resort After Teen Son Dies […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2022 9 Comments
[PHOTOS] California Man’s Dog Leads Rescuers to Him After He Fell and Suffered Serious Injuries CalFire requested search and rescue crews on Thursday to assist in searching for a 53-year-old male that had fallen approximately 70 feet and complained of a broken hip and ribs. But it was the victim’s border collie dog that ultimately saved the day and led rescue crews to his location. 25 SAR Members responded and located the subject but the […] SnowBrains | July 18, 2022 1 Comment
2 Skiers Suffer Serious Injuries After Inbounds Avalanche at Las Leñas, Argentina Two people were rescued and hospitalized on Sunday after triggering and getting caught in an inbounds avalanche at Las Leñas ski resort in Argentina, local media is reporting. “There was an avalanche and so far there are two injured who were transferred to the Malargüe hospital, and police personnel with personnel from the complex are still being searched at the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Whistler Skier is Suing Californian Snowboarder After Serious Injuries Suffered During Collision A skier from Whistler, BC, is suing a snowboarder for injuries she says she sustained while standing at the side of a run in December 2021. Marie-Christine Abousleiman, also known as Marie-Christine Riachi, is suing Armin Motekalem of Sunnyvale, CA, after she was injured when he allegedly hit her on Crabapple trail on December 22. Related: 2 Teenage Boys Killed […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 16, 2022 3 Comments
Skiers Involved in Grand Teton National Park, WY, Avalanche Lucky to Escape With Just Minor Injuries Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, about an injured skier involved in an avalanche in the Sliver Couloir on Nez Perce in Grand Teton National Park, WY. Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue jointly responded. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 25, 2022 0 Comments
Yellowstone Employee Suffers Serious Burn Injuries After Leaving Boardwalk at Old Faithful Geyser A 19-year-old woman suffered second- and third-degree burns to 5% of her body yesterday at Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. The woman, from Rhode Island, is a concessions employee in the park. Park rangers provided initial care before she was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone and then life-flighted to the Burn Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical […] SnowBrains | September 17, 2021 0 Comments
Graphic Photos: Alice Merryweather Suffers Serious Injuries After 80mph Horror Crash View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alice Merryweather (@aliweather_) US Alpine skier Alice Merryweather suffered serious injuries last week after crashing at 80-mph during a training run at Saas-Fee in Switzerland. Related: U.S Ski & Snowboard Announces Alpine Ski Team Nominations for 2021-22 Season Graphic images posted to her Instagram show the extent of her […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2021 1 Comment