SkiCo Proposes to Expand Snowmass Ski Area, CO Big changes are coming to Aspen’s Snowmass Ski Area. From increasing the snowmaking production to potentially expanding terrain, SkiCo representatives updated the board on proposed amendments to the Snowmass Mountain Master Plan that was approved by the U.S. Forest Service in January 2023. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, New Lifts, and Expansions – SnowBrains […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
The 8 Largest Ski Resorts on the Ikon Pass In January 2018, Alterra Mountain Company introduced the Ikon Pass, giving skiers and snowboarders access to 50+ locations across the globe. Much like Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, the Ikon Pass allows diehard skiers like myself to spend $1,000 each season to shred spots all over the world for up to five to seven days at each location or unlimited access. Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, and […] Brains Noah DeVries | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates International Women’s Day In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will be celebrating with its second annual Uphill Champagne Lunch. Guests are invited to uphill at Buttermilk to the mountaintop Cliffhouse restaurant, where Aspen Snowmass will host a celebratory lunch offering complimentary champagne to attendees over 21. The Uphill Champagne Lunch is open to […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Ultimate Dine & Ditch: Michigan Man Skips on $7,000 Bar Tab in Aspen, CO A Michigan man has been arrested and charged for racking up nearly $7,000 in bar tabs across several establishments in Aspen, Colorado, over Christmas and Boxing Day. The man left a $6,782 unpaid bar tab at the Sterling Aspen nightclub after both of his credit cards were declined. He also reportedly skipped out on the Alpine Bistro, leaving a smaller […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 29, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain & Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans for Thanksgiving Opening Weekend Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, Colorado, will open for the 2023/24 season as scheduled on Thursday, November 23. The traditional Thanksgiving opening will feature skiing on the upper slopes of Aspen Mountain as well as Elk Camp Meadows at Snowmass. “This will be my first opening here at Aspen Snowmass and I couldn’t be more excited to join the team on […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Chairlift, Snowmobile, and Snowcat Commute Pay A legal storm is brewing as Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) confronts a class-action lawsuit challenging its on-mountain pay policies. The suit, filed by SkiCo hourly employee Craig Stout, alleges that the company has not compensated workers for the time spent commuting via chairlifts, snowmobiles, and snowcats to its on-mountain restaurants and facilities, reports Aspen Daily News. Related: Judge Grants Final […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
Swiss Artist Claudia Comte Chosen as Artist for 23/24 Lift Passes at Aspen Snowmass, CO Lift passes in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will this year feature artwork by Swiss artist Claudia Comte. Every year the Aspen Ski Company showcases the artwork of a different artist on their lift tickets and season passes. For the 23/24 season, world-renowned Swiss multi-medium artist Claudia Comte’s work was chosen as part of the Art in Unexpected Places project by the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] What it Took to Create a New Trail Map for Aspen Mountain, CO Aspen Snowmass discusses what it took to create a new mountain trail map for Aspen Mountain that incorporates the new Hero’s area. Artist Rad Smith put in a lot of detail, care, and commitment to produce the beautiful hand-rendered map, a craftsmanship that is becoming increasingly rare in the industry. The video also discusses the exciting impact the map will […] SnowBrains | October 19, 2023 0 Comments