Aspen Mountain, CO Chairlift-Gondola Hybrid on West Side of Ski Area Approved by Tramway Board Plans for a new chairlift-gondola hybrid on Aspen Mountain’s west side were just approved in a recent meeting by the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board. The plans need a variance from state regulations based on its location, splitting the open space between the approved Lift One Lodge and Gorsuch Haus developments, the Aspen Times reports. Related: Lift One Project at […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mountain Coaster Heading to Cypress Mountain Resort, BC Cypress Mountain Resort will be debuting a new mountain coaster in 2021. The resort has partnered with an Austrian company named Sunkid, who you may recognize as the company behind magic carpet/conveyor lifts at ski areas across the U.S. Sunkid has also built many mountain coasters, mainly in Europe, but is known for their recent coaster in Revelstoke, BC known […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Average Annual Snowfall at North American Ikon Pass Resorts: The Ikon Pass has got you covered with 44 iconic destinations right across the world, from South America to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and now Europe. It really is the new standard in season passes. But right now, we’re only bothered about closer to home, right? For powder-hunting Ikon Pass holders in North America, which are the best resorts to […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2020 3 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Destinations Announce Summer Openings Updated Summer Offerings With Enhanced Health & Safety Protocols As summer kicks off, Alterra Mountain Company destinations across North America are unveiling their plans to welcome guests back to the mountains. Each destination will offer visitors the opportunity to take advantage of the outdoors and explore favorite activities, from mountain biking, golf, and scenic chairlift/gondola rides to hiking, shopping, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Epic Pass Announces New Pass Coverage — Free with Every Pass What is the new Epic Coverage? For next season, 2020/21, all Epic Pass holders will have Epic Coverage – which provides protection across a range of personal events and certain resort closures – for free. Basically, if you purchase a Season Pass, such as an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass, you will receive a refund if you use your […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2020 1 Comment
Aspen, CO Enforces Mandatory Mask Order Aspen City Council approved a public health order Monday requiring that town residents wear face masks when inside businesses or in outdoor settings in which six feet of social distance cannot be achieved. RELATED: Colorado and Nevada Join Western States Pact to Fight Coronavirus With Science, Not Politics The Aspen Daily News reports that the masks must cover a person’s […] SnowBrains | April 30, 2020 0 Comments
Ikon’s Alternative Transportation Campaign View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ikon Pass (@ikonpass) Crowded resorts have been a huge area of complaints recently. Many blame the newer collective passes (Ikon Pass and Epic Pass) for the crowds. A couple of pictures of congested traffic and horrific lift lines drew tons of attention online and more hate for the passes. The Ikon […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | February 8, 2020 2 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Completes Acquisition of Sugarbush Resort, VT Alterra Mountain Company announced yesterday that it has closed on the purchase of Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, bringing the company’s total year-round mountain destinations to 15 throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. “With the acquisition of Sugarbush Resort, we are excited to expand our presence within the Northeast skier market as we grow our Alterra Mountain Company […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
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