Denver to Vail in 8 minutes? Colorado DOT Working with Futuristic Transport Company to End the I-70 Nightmare Anybody who has experienced the I-70 in winter can attest to the nightmare that it is. The route, which links Denver and the Front Range to many of Colorado’s major ski resorts, is one of the busiest highways in the country. It is made worse by the quick changing weather conditions and inexperienced drivers from out-of-state (mentioning no names) who […] Industry News Steven Agar | September 15, 2017 0 Comments
Vail Resorts and Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Patrollers Locked in Contract Negotiations With Ski Season 50 Days Away With the 2024-25 ski season fast approaching, Park City Mountain Resort’s ski patrollers find themselves in a familiar and precarious position. The collective bargaining agreement between Vail Resorts and Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) expired on April 30, leaving patrollers without a new contract as opening day looms just 50 days away. Related: Park City Ski Patrollers […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame Inducts Icons for 2024 On September 7, 2024, the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame inducted iconic members of the skiing community. The list of people included not just incredible athletes but also people who worked closely behind the scenes to help advance the sport. Among the inducted was legendary alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn. The other inductees included the lightning-quick speed skier […] Greg Obernesser | September 12, 2024 0 Comments
Olympic Champion Skier Lindsey Vonn to Attend 2024 Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame Celebration The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame is pleased to welcome Lindsey Vonn back to Vail for this year’s Hall of Fame Celebration. The celebration will honor Vonn and the inspiring Class of 2024 inductees Ross Anderson, Bjorn Erik Borgen, John McBride, and Sigurd Rockne, recognizing their significant contributions to Colorado snow sports. “I spent most of my formative years in […] Industry News Press Release | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Rescued Woman Spent 4 Nights Lost in Colorado Wilderness After Being Encouraged to Fast and Hike Without Phone Gina Chase, a 53-year-old woman from Victoria, Canada, was found alive after disappearing for four days during a solo hike in the Colorado backcountry. Authorities confirmed that Chase, who was part of a group organized by the Animas Valley Institute, was located in the targeted search area on August 17. She was uninjured but underwent a medical evaluation as a […] SnowBrains | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Here’s What’s New at Vail Resorts’ Northeast Ski Areas for Winter 24/25 Vail Resorts’ eight ski resorts in the Northeast are gearing up for winter with capital investments, exciting new tech, and a robust lineup of new and returning events. Here’s a summary of everything new that Epic Pass holders can expect to see at their favorite northeast resorts this winter. Related: Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler […] Industry News Press Release | August 15, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Welcomes 93.3 Million Tourists, Generating $28.2 Billion in 2023 In 2023, $28.2 billion in travel spending, a 3.9% increase, and 93.3 million visitors, a 3.6% increase, drove steady statewide tourism growth [DENVER, CO] — Last week the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), released the 2023 annual tourism industry research reports that showed Colorado’s continued strong and steady […] Press Release | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Native Chris Anthony Will Host Colorado Snowsports 2024 Hall of Fame Celebration The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame announced that native Coloradan, legendary skier and Hall of Fame member Chris Anthony will host the 2024 Hall of Fame Celebration. The Class of 2024 is an inspiring group representing a wide range of people across the snow sports industry. From speed skiing and alpine racing on international fronts to the snow sports devotees […] Industry News Press Release | August 9, 2024 0 Comments
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