Vail Resorts Creates Deep Pockets With $1.3 Billion Cash On Hand—What’s Next? Vail Resorts as a company is one of the most polarizing topics in the ski community since skiers vs. snowboarders in the mid-’80s. The ski community is torn on whether to hate them for their mass acquisitions or to love them for the variety and coverage that their season pass offers. Regardless, there is one thing for certain: People are […] Industry News Artur | July 1, 2021 5 Comments
Millions Riding Masked: Utah’s Incredible Record-Breaking 2020-21 Season Even though we were told to remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s ski areas experienced a record-breaking number of 5.3 million visitors throughout the 2020-21 season. Even though there was less traveling, tight restrictions, and disease spreading, the National Ski Areas Association reported that 59 million ski visits were made this season, the fifth-best ever recorded in the […] Industry News Jesse | June 18, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Removes Indoor Mask Mandate as Long as 80% of Group Are Vaccinated | ‘Proof of Vaccination’ Will Be Required Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced yesterday that he has amended and extended the statewide mask Executive Order as Colorado continues to work towards increasing vaccinations. Related: Colorado Governor Announces End of Mandatory Mask Wearing Coloradans gathering inside in groups of ten or more are no longer required to wear masks if at least 80% of the group is vaccinated against […] SnowBrains | May 3, 2021 4 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Employees Fired After Party in Local Restaurant Two Big White Ski resort employees in British Columbia, Canada, were fired after a video surfaced of a raucous party in a restaurant located on the resort’s property. The video revealed a crowd of partiers at Charley Victoria’s All Day Après on Monday night. The party came just hours after British Columbia officials announced new restrictions to prevent the spread […] Industry News Alex Mangels | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Mammoth Lakes, CA – Raising The Bar in Responsible Tourism Brought to you by Mammoth Lakes Tourism When envisioning the quintessential, unforgettable escapade in the mountains, whether it be sun-soaked or snow-covered, you may picture how that place might look, sound, or, better yet, feel. A serene, natural setting encompassed by awe-inspiring mountains, with crystal clear lakes, pine forests, and adventure at every turn. For this perfect paradise, look no […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | March 26, 2021 1 Comment
Why You Should Choose Mammoth Lakes, CA Over Just About Anywhere Brought to you by Mammoth Lakes Tourism As destinations from all over the world begin their multi-phase plans to reopen society and bring life “back to normal,” there may be no better time to release yourself back into the wild, to find new adventures and explore endless opportunities. For the last year, we have been navigating unfamiliar territory in our […] Featured Article Alex K | March 18, 2021 0 Comments
Aspen Ski Co. Struggles More Than Expected During Covid Having now been in the pandemic lifestyle for just over one year in the United States, many resorts are reflecting in agony over what the past year has brought them. Across the board, ski resorts have suffered, whether that be because of a decrease in tourism, reduced resort capacities, a bad start to the season, or all of the above. […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 16, 2021 2 Comments
Incline Village, NV Already Canceled 4th July Holiday Fireworks Due To Covid Incline Village in Nevada has once again canceled their Fourth of July fireworks due to high visitation and the coronavirus. The decision was made based on local and state directives associated with Covid-19, and the high number of tourists who came to Lake Tahoe the previous summer even with travel restrictions in place. The President and CEO of Incline Village stated […] Nick Retterer | March 15, 2021 1 Comment