Grouse Mountain, BC, Announces Installation of New State-of-the-Art Gondola to Replace Aging Blue Skyride Grouse Mountain, BC, is excited to announce the installation of a new lift commencing on Friday, September 9th. The state-of-the-art gondola will replace the aging Blue Skyride and will mark the start of a new chapter for the iconic Vancouver landmark leading up to its centennial in 2026. “We are thrilled to be embarking on this transformational project as we […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 23, 2022 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. Grouse Mountain, BC, however, are taking it a step further––guests 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
British Columbia & Alberta 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates It’s that time of year – as the warm temperatures begin to roll in, it is also that time when we need to unfortunately say goodbye to skiing for the summer months. For some resorts in western Canada, that may only be a week away, and for others you may still have two months of skiing to get in. Whatever […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 3 Comments
Snowboarder Paralyzed at Grouse Mountain, BC Given Green Light to Pursue Lawsuit A man who was rendered quadriplegic after a fall in Grouse Mountain’s snowboard park in 2016 has been given the green light to sue the resort. The BC Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the Supreme Court that summarily dismissed his lawsuit last June. The allegations in the case have never been tested in court. Australian Jason Apps had […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 9, 2020 6 Comments
Recent Sale of BC’s Grouse Mountain Resort Tangled Up in Claims of Fraud A lawsuit was lodged with the British Columbia Supreme court on Feb. 4, 2020 regarding the 2017 sale of the iconic Grouse Mountain resort to by CM (Canada) Asset Management, a private conglomerate backed by dozens of Chinese business tycoons. Among other claims, the lawsuit says that two executives from China Minsheng Investment Group (CMIG) flew from Shanghai to Vancouver […] Industry News Jacqui Davis | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Stranded Snowboarder Rescued from Precarious Spot Just Outside Grouse Mountain Resort, BC A snowboarder found himself in trouble after straying out of bounds on Grouse Mountain, BC on Monday. Alone, and realizing the danger he was in, he called for help on his cell phone and had to be rescued by a North Shore Rescue helicopter crew. “He realized he was out of bounds and in a really bad area,” Mike Danks, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 22, 2020 0 Comments
Grouse Mountain, BC. Purchased By One Of Canada’s Richest Families Grouse Mountain, BC. including all operations of the four-season resort and over 1,200 acres of land, has been sold to the Gaglardi Family, who also own the Dallas Stars NHL team, Denny’s restaurants across Canada, and multiple hotel chains. The Gaglardi family company, Northland Properties Corporation, has invested in ski companies before, and they currently also own Revelstoke Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | January 13, 2020 1 Comment
Police Looking for Man Who Punctured Boy’s Brain with Ski Pole in Grouse Mountain, BC Ski-Rage Attack The father of a 13-year-old North Vancouver skier who suffered a serious brain injury on Grouse Mountain, BC made an emotional appeal on Wednesday for the person responsible to come forward, writes CBC. Related: Judge Upholds Conviction of Doctor Accused of Attacking 12-Year-Old-Boy at New Jersey Resort David Keir says on the evening of March 30 his son Max and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2019 0 Comments
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