5 Alterra Resorts Have Now Postponed Opening | Steamboat Ski Area, CO the Latest Steamboat Ski Area, CO announced on Friday they are pushing back their opening day due to limited snowmaking and lack of early season snow. Scheduled to open on November 21, the resort will now open on December 1. With limited snowmaking and little early season snow, we have made the decision to move our Opening Day to December 1. Current conditions […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2020 1 Comment
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Government PPP Loans Help 10 Colorado Ski Areas Believe it or not, not every ski area these days is connected to Vail or Alterra. While their company-owned ski areas didn’t qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program due to their size, several other ski areas in Colorado were able to take advantage. Related: Smaller Ski Resorts Look to PPP for Assistance While Big Corporations Cash-In 10 independent/smaller ski areas […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 16, 2020 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Destinations Announce Summer Openings Updated Summer Offerings With Enhanced Health & Safety Protocols As summer kicks off, Alterra Mountain Company destinations across North America are unveiling their plans to welcome guests back to the mountains. Each destination will offer visitors the opportunity to take advantage of the outdoors and explore favorite activities, from mountain biking, golf, and scenic chairlift/gondola rides to hiking, shopping, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Liftopia Facing Involuntary Bankruptcy for $3-Million Owed to Alterra, Aspen Skiing Co, and Others Popular lift ticket discount site Liftopia is allegedly facing Chapter 11 Involuntary Bankruptcy, according to businessbankruptcies.com, with petitions being filed by Alterra Mountain Company and Mountain Collective Pass operator Aspen Skiing Company. Claims against Liftopia so far total $3-million for failure to pay commercial fees. Chapter 11 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-Individual. Fee Amount $1717. Filed by Petitioning Creditor (s) Aspen […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 12, 2020 2 Comments
Ikon Pass Announces Expanded Adventure Assurance Benefits for Winter 20/21 On April 17, Ikon Pass introduced Adventure Assurance, the industry’s first free program designed to alleviate uncertainty and provide flexibility to 20/21 pass holders. Today, Ikon Pass announces expanded Adventure Assurance benefits and more options to offer pass holders peace of mind for winter 20/21. Related: Ikon Pass Announces 20/21 Spring Promotion Extension to June 16, 2020 Whether pass holders […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 5, 2020 1 Comment
Epic Pass Announces New Pass Coverage — Free with Every Pass What is the new Epic Coverage? For next season, 2020/21, all Epic Pass holders will have Epic Coverage – which provides protection across a range of personal events and certain resort closures – for free. Basically, if you purchase a Season Pass, such as an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass, you will receive a refund if you use your […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2020 1 Comment
Aspen, CO Enforces Mandatory Mask Order Aspen City Council approved a public health order Monday requiring that town residents wear face masks when inside businesses or in outdoor settings in which six feet of social distance cannot be achieved. RELATED: Colorado and Nevada Join Western States Pact to Fight Coronavirus With Science, Not Politics The Aspen Daily News reports that the masks must cover a person’s […] SnowBrains | April 30, 2020 0 Comments
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