SnowBrains Forecast: 5-15 cm of Snow For RED Mountain, BC Through SundayโMore Early Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 8:55 PM MST, 11/11/2021 Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort, BC Forecast Summary: This weekend, a shortwave trough will move through British Columbia and bring 5-15 cm (3-5″) of snow to RED Mountain Resort. Snow will initially start early Friday and continue on and off through Sunday. Related: VIDEO: Welcome to […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts.ย For residents of Whistler, BC, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Over 2 Feet of Snow In High Elevations of Coastal BC Through Wednesday, More Later This Week Forecast By SnowBrains Cheif Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 9:00 PM MST, 11/02/2021 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will slam into coastal BC Tuesday night /Wednesday and bring over 2 feet of snow to the high elevations. Snow will initially start Tuesday and continue through the day Wednesday. A break in the action is expected Thursday before another atmospheric river slams […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 2, 2021 0 Comments
Grouse Mountain, BC, Requiring All Guests and Staff Be Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 to Access the Resort Many resorts are implementing some vaccination policy this winter, primarily just for entering enclosed public spaces such as on-mountain cafeterias.ย Grouse Mountain, BC, however, are taking it a step furtherโโguests wishing to access the resort, including the Skyride, mountaintop facilities, and activities, must show proof of vaccination. Related: Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Started Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts.ย For residents of Whistler, BC, this isn’t enough. One man has started a petition asking that Vail Resorts require proof of vaccination from guests wishing […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2021 12 Comments
Photos: August Snow Falls on British Columbia Ski Resort What a great way to celebrate the final day of Augustโโwith snow.ย Related: FEET of Snow Forecasted For Western Canada This Week SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC, got a dusting yesterday as a system moved in. This is an arctic low-pressure system which is forecasted to move from West to East, so the snow will quickly find itself into […] SnowBrains | September 1, 2021 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Purcell Heli-Skiing to Add to CMH Heli-Skiing in British Columbia Guests Will Have Access to More Terrain and More Offerings with CMH Purcell Alterra Mountain Companyย announced today that it has closed on the purchase of Purcell Heli-Skiing in British Columbia, Canada. The business and ski tenure will be incorporated into the companyโs premier mountain experience, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, adding nearly half a million acres to the already largest […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 30, 2021 0 Comments
Homicide Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing at Whistler Resort, BC A 26-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in Whistler, BC, just yards from the gondola, early Saturday morning. At around 2 am, Sea-to-Sky RCMP responded to the Whistler Medical Clinic after a man had presented to the hospital with stab wounds. #BREAKING IHIT has been called to Whistler, after a 26 year old man has died from stab wounds. […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments