All the Ski Swaps in North America This Fall Yes, it’s that time of year again. We are entering the season of good old-fashioned ski swaps. Whether you want new gear or are selling your old stuff, now is the time. The Ski Diva has made it easy to find your nearest swap this year by curating the fabulous list below. Make sure to check out The Top 10 […] Industry News Alex Camerino | October 24, 2022 3 Comments
New Zealand Finally Reopens Borders to International Travelers After 2 Years of Strict COVID-19 Policies Since August 1, all international travelers can enter New Zealand again. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, known internationally for her strict Covid-19 policies, closed international borders in March 2020, more than 2 years ago. Even attempts at a traveler bubble with its closest neighbor, Australia, were fraught with hiccups and constant closures. There are about 568,000 New Zealanders living in Australia, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts No Longer Mandates Employee Covid Vaccinations If you wanted to work for Vail Resorts last season you had to have had a covid-19 vaccination. This year it looks like that is no longer the case. None of the recent job listings on Vail Resorts’s careers website mention having a covid-19 jab as a requirement for employment. Related: Vail Resorts Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate When asked about this […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 2, 2022 0 Comments
Face Masks Now Required Indoors in Grand Teton National Park, WY Due to the current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, WY, Department of Interior policy requires that masks are required for everyone in all park buildings in Grand Teton National Park, regardless of vaccination status. Park buildings include, but are not limited to visitor centers, administrative offices, lodges, gift shops, and restaurants in the Grand Teton. Related: National Park […] SnowBrains | June 14, 2022 3 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Removes Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Guests Aspen Skiing Co. has announced it is removing the requirement for its employees or guests to be vaccinated and will welcome back those employees that resigned rather than getting vaccinated. The covid-19 policies are being eased in line with Pitkin County health guidelines and the falling number of cases across the country. As well as employees no longer needing to […] SnowBrains | March 16, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Faced Most Challenging Holiday Period in 37-Years Due to Staffing Shortages This holiday season has been a challenging one, Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer Beth Howard wrote in an open letter last week. Staffing shortages caused by surging covid-19 cases have meant that although the resort is running at full capacity, lifts, restaurants, and stores have been closed as staff are hit by the virus. Related: Vail Resorts Made a $139.3-Million Loss […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2022 0 Comments
All Criminal Charges Dropped After Investigation into Covid-19 Outbreak at Ischgl Ski Area, Austria Finds No-One Was to Blame All criminal charges against people and officials involved in the covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort in Austria have been dropped. Five people, including four local officials, had been under investigation. “The investigations into the spread of coronavirus in Ischgl in spring 2020 have been discontinued. There is no charge. There is no evidence that anyone culpably did anything or failed […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2021 8 Comments
Skiing is ‘Outdoor Recreation’ Meaning Austria’s Ski Resorts Can Remain Open During National Lockdown Last Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but just three days later announced that the lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision came just as ski resorts were beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated It was […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
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