Why is Skiing in America So Expensive? If youโre a snowsport enthusiast, youโve likely heard (and participated in) the age-old debate: American ski resorts vs. European ski resorts. Beyond the obvious differences in terrain, snow, culture, and scenery, one critical factor often tilts the scale in favor of European slopes for budget-conscious skiers: cost. American ski resorts have earned a reputation for being significantly more expensive than […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 11, 2024 25 Comments
Wisconsin’s Little Switzerland Bike Park Closes Indefinitely With spring in full effect, you might be brushing the dust off your mountain bike as a new season is upon us. The downhill mountain biking trails poke through as the snow melts at many mountains. Unfortunately, this transition will not happen at Little Switzerland, a ski area and bike park in Slinger, Wisconsin. Little Switzerlandโs bike park has been […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 12, 2023 0 Comments
Telluride Ski Resort Now Offering $25,000 Skiing Insurance Plan Included with This Year’s Lift Passes With around 470 total ski resorts in America, companies are striving to offer different proposals within passes. Telluride, located in Colorado, is promoting its new $25,000 insurance plan that is now offered to skiers, differing it from old methods and ways of competing hills. A startup insurance provider known as Spot has partnered up with Telluride to provide a unique […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 24, 2021 0 Comments
Spot Insurance Announces Partnerships for the 20/21 Ski Season With Travis Rice and Julian Carr In an exciting announcement for the upcoming season, Spot is launching partnerships with The National Ski Patrol, The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, and Powder Mountain. Together, they are bringing short term injury insurance to skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers, ensuring they can get out there and live more than a little. Related: Pro […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Epic Pass Announces New Pass Coverage โ Free with Every Pass What is the new Epic Coverage? For next season, 2020/21, all Epic Pass holders will have Epic Coverage โ which provides protection across a range of personal events and certain resort closures โ for free.ย 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