The Tale of One Man’s Epic Motorcycle Splitboarding Journey Across North America This is the story of a man who took his motorcycle and splitboard from Quebec across North America to adventure and ride dozens of backcountry lines in one eventful spring season. He spent 50 nights on the road camping, never paying for a hotel or roadside accommodation. He did it completely solo but met countless beautiful and friendly humans along […] Trip Report Martin Kuprianowicz | July 18, 2022 0 Comments
Lift Lines at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Have Been Light This Year. Could That Be Because They Aren’t on the Epic Pass? The ski season in Australia is in full swing. It got off to a great start and conditions have only gotten better. Related: [PHOTO TOUR] Big Snowfall in Australia Provides Best Opening Conditions in Decades Pleasantly the crowds at Thredbo Resort have been light. Even during the start of New South Wales private school holidays, the longest lift lines were […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 12, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts’ 3rd Qtr 2022 Results | Revenue Up 36%, Earnings Up 32% | 9% More Epic Passes Sold for 22/23 Vail Resorts yesterday reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 which ended April 30th, 2022. Net income was $372.6 million, compared to $274.6 million the previous year. The company recorded $610.5 million in earnings compared to $462.2 million the previous year. Lift revenue was $714.7 million for the three months to April 30th, an increase of $137.0 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
Skiers and Riders Have Until Memorial Day for the Lowest Price on a 2022/23 Epic Pass All pass prices increase after May 30, which is also the last chance for $49 down, no payments until September and two Buddy Tickets As this ski and ride season draws to a close, there is no better time to start dreaming and planning for next winter. Memorial Day is the last chance to lock in the lowest price on […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2022 0 Comments
Leading Buy Now Pay Later Solution Uplift Selected by Vail Resorts to Launch ‘Epic FlexPay Powered by Uplift’ Epic FlexPay Powered by Uplift, offers zero down payment, zero interest, plus when purchased early, no payments until September 1 available for 2022/23 Epic Pass portfolio Uplift, the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution serving the world’s top travel and retail brands announced a new product offering and partnership with Vail Resorts, launching ‘Epic FlexPay Powered by Uplift‘. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Report 12.5% Increase in Skier Visits and 19.4% Revenue Increase in Epic Pass Sales Vail Resorts yesterday shared a few ski season metrics comparing this season to the 2020/21 season. Total skier visits were up 12.5% over the previous year, which would marry up with the reduced Epic Pass price and reports of crowded resorts and lift lines across their properties. In fact, Epic Pass revenue was up 19.4% over the previous year, which considering […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2022 0 Comments
Win a Slice of Legendary Keystone, CO, and Support the Epic Promise Foundation Keystone Resort, CO is giving away historic town memorabilia in a virtual silent auction on Friday, April 8th. Participants in the silent auction will be able to bid on 40 epic trail signs from all over the resort. Each sign has left an iconic legacy at the resort, and each sign is ready to retire in someone’s home. All signs […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | April 5, 2022 2 Comments
Vail Resorts Launches 2022/23 Epic Pass With Bold Investments in the Guest Experience Epic Pass launches at $841; Epic Local Pass launches at $626; Epic Day Pass is now more customizable with a third level of resort access Vail Resorts plans $175M incremental annual investment into employees; $300M single-year investment into mountain experience with 21 new lifts across 14 resorts New deferred payment option available for 2022/23 passes; Epic FlexPay powered by Uplift, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2022 0 Comments
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