Whistler Blackcomb, BC Will Not Reopen This Winter After Forced COVID Closure On Monday 29th March 2021, Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia (BC), Canada, was ordered to temporarily close until April 19th due to a spike in COVID-19 in the local community. Whistler was already scheduled to close for the season on April 19th, with Blackcomb closing on May 24th. However, in a press release yesterday, Vail Resorts announced that the winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2021 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC Closed Today Due to COVID Related Staff Shortages Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, announced yesterday that they will be closed today (Wednesday, March 31st, 2021). Due to covid-19 related circumstances, they will not have enough staff to open the mountain. On Monday 29th March 2021, the Province of British Columbia made an announcement enacting new restrictions in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 within the Province. The announcement […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2021 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Ordered to Close For 3-Weeks Due To COVID-19 Outbreak Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia (BC), Canada, was ordered to temporarily close at midnight last night due to a spike in COVID-19 in the local community. The resort will remain closed until April 19th. We were just informed today by the Province of British Columbia that Whistler Blackcomb has been ordered to close as of midnight tonight. We would like […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 30, 2021 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO Braces for Spring Break Crowds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic In the midst of a pandemic, the town of Breckenridge, Colorado, is bracing for an increase in visitors over the next few weeks. The spring break weeks usually bring a high volume of guests looking to catch some spring skiing. A surge in visitors will put the town at risk of an increase in COVID-19 cases. Related: Summit County, CO […] Industry News Alex Mangels | March 11, 2021 1 Comment
Will the CDC’s Recommendation on Double Masking Affect Skiing? Around a month back, the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) made the recommendation that people should wear two masks in public compared to one. They recommended that one of the masks should be a surgical-grade mask with a cloth mask going on top. This week, the state of California joined the CDC in recommending that people wear two […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 10, 2021 3 Comments
Dining Guide: Mammoth Lakes, CA Brought to you by Mammoth Lakes Tourism Mammoth Lakes might be known for the powder-filled slopes of Mammoth Mountain in the winter, and its endless amount of adventure-filled activities during the summer, but of equal notability are the spots where you’ll relax and enjoy a freshly prepared meal amidst activities. The town hosts dozens of local restaurants that serve cuisine […] Featured Article Taylor Stephan | March 9, 2021 1 Comment
Repurposed Gondola Cars Provide a New Pandemic Dining Experience The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the restaurant industry, with mandatory closures and restricted dining hurting restaurants’ business. Owners managed to get creative by expanding outdoor dining spaces and building parklets to seat customers. During the summer the issue was easier to manage. Restaurants created an enjoyable dining experience by rolling up garage doors to increase airflow and seating customers outside. The need […] Industry News Alex Mangels | March 4, 2021 1 Comment
COVID-19 Tests Required at Austrian Ski Resorts Austrian authorities have imposed new protocols at ski resorts. To get skiers and snowboarders back on the slopes in a safe manner, guests must now provide a negative COVID test result. PCR or antigen tests are acceptable and must have taken place within 48 hours before entering the resort, effective immediately. In addition to the new regulations, ski slopes have […] Industry News Alex Mangels | February 19, 2021 0 Comments