Trial Will Decide if Resort’s Negligence Caused Teenager’s Serious Injuries at Pond Skim Event The pond-skim is an end of season ritual at many resorts across the country, a fun way to celebrate the end of another season. But for one entrant at Snow King Mountain, WY his participation in the event had an everlasting effect on the rest of his life, caused by injuries sustained during his skim attempt. Related: Family of Teenager […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2020 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
2 Families of Tree Well Victims are Suing Mt. Bachelor, OR for $30-Million for Wrongful Death The two families of a skier and snowboarder who died on the same day at Mt. Bachelor, OR have jointly filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $30 million. 24-year-old Alfonso Braun of Bend and 19-year-old Nicole Panet-Raymond of Eugene suffocated in tree wells in separate incidents on the same day in 2018. Related: Two Die in Tree Wells in One […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 2, 2020 8 Comments
2 Northstar California Pass Holders to Sue Vail Resorts Over Parking Charges Vail Resorts owned Northstar California Resort announced back in October that starting this upcoming season it planned to charge guests to park at the Village View Lot. According to the resort, the change was to help reduce congestion on Northstar Drive and encourage guests to carpool, rideshare and make use of local shuttle options and public transportation. Related: Northstar California Resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 2, 2020 5 Comments
Backcountry.com CEO Issues Open Letter Apology and Admits “We Made a Mistake” Well, that escalated quickly! A story broken by the Colorado Sun last week about Backcountry.com filing trademark lawsuits against other companies with ‘Backcountry’ in their name spread like wildfire around the internet, to the point where #BoycottBackcountry was trending on Twitter and a Facebook group called Boycott BackcountryDOTcom had gained 15,000 followers. Related: Backcountry.com Is Suing Anyone Who Uses Its Namesake: […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2019 5 Comments
Backcountry.com Is Suing Anyone Who Uses Its Namesake: Is This Fair? The e-commerce behemoth Backcountry.com is suing small business owners that have trademarked the word “backcountry”. A year ago, Backcountry.com filed for trademarks protecting the word “backcountry,” on their outdoor gear. Since then, the company has filed dozens of lawsuits and protests within the U.S. Patent and Trade Office targeting businesses that have trademarked the word “backcountry.” The fairness of this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2019 10 Comments
Lawsuit Filed in Objection of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadow, CA Base-to-Base Gondola The Granite Chief Wilderness Protection League have filed a lawsuit in objection of Placer County’s approval of the controversial Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA base-to-base gondola. Related: UPDATED: “Base-to-Base” Gondola From Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows, CA APPROVED by Placer County Back in July of this year the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the base-to-base Gondola from Squaw […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2019 8 Comments
Shaun White is Suing Oakley for Unlicensed Use of His Image Snowboarding legend Shaun White is suing sunglass giant Oakley, claiming they kept using his likeness to promote their product even after their deal expired. Related: Shaun White Officially Announces Skateboarding Focus this Summer and 2020 Olympics Intent According to court documents obtained by The Blast, White claims he had a licensing deal with Oakley and Luxottica (which owns Sunglass Hut) that […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 8, 2019 1 Comment
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