Epic Pass Holders Denied Refunds After Pandemic Shutdown in March 2020 Epic Pass holders may be able to revive legal action against Vail Resorts following the closure of its resorts during the early stages of the covid-19 pandemic following a judgment by The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. However, the court determined that refunds are not a viable remedy. While acknowledging the possibility that Vail may have acted unfairly or […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
Court Rules Austria Not Liable for COVID-19 Pandemic Mismanagement at Ski Resort Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Justice of Austria delivered its verdict on a prolonged legal dispute involving a German individual who alleged contracting COVID-19 during a visit to Ischgl, Austria, on March 7, 2020. The court ruled that Austria cannot be held responsible for its handling of the pandemic, which resulted in the ski resort becoming a focal point of […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 2, 2023 0 Comments
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
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