BREAKING: Vail Resorts Announces That All of Their Resorts Will Remain Closed for the 2019-20 Ski Season All of Vail Resorts’ North American resorts will close for the rest of the season, according to a Tuesday morning statement from CEO Rob Katz, Vail Daily reports. Vail Resorts said in a Facebook post today, March 17 regarding their decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic: COVID-19 Update: Today we announced that all of our North American resorts will remain […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2020 0 Comments
Truckee, CA Mayor: 1 Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Truckee Area Truckee Mayor Dave Polivy is confirming one case of COVID-19 in the Truckee, California area. Polivy said in a letter on Monday that this person is in isolation and is being carefully monitored, 2 News reports. RELATED: VIDEO: Mikaela Shiffrin Self-Quarantines After Returning From Sweden, Shares Thoughts on Social Distancing The Town of Truckee is acting in accordance with […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2020 0 Comments
Canada Closes Borders to Non-Citizens with Some Exceptions for U.S. Citizens (For the Time Being) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today, Monday, March 16 that Canada will be closing its borders to all non-citizens due to the coronavirus pandemic. This ban will deny entry to Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The ban will also exempt some U.S. citizens for the time being, CNBC reports. RELATED: Colorado Department of […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 16, 2020 0 Comments
Patagonia: “We’re In Business To Save Our Home Planet” A giant in the world of outdoor clothing, Patagonia is known for producing expensive but high-quality products that adventurers can count on to support them, no matter the conditions. But despite technically being a clothing company, Patagonia’s mission is centered purely on activism and environmental preservation, saying “We’re in business to save our home planet”. But they don’t just talk […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | March 13, 2020 1 Comment
Reward Offered: 6 Bull Elk Poached in Park City, UT Area Conservation officers from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are offering a reward for anyone who has information regarding the poaching of 6 bull elk killed in the Knob Hill area of Park City, UT. Between Dec. 20, 2019 and Jan. 15, 2020, six mature bull elk were illegally shot and killed in the area, the Utah Division of Wildlife […] SnowBrains | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Announces Deepest February on Record Big Sky Resort just had their deepest February on record. 8 FEET of snow fell from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. The world-class Montana ski resort said in a Facebook post: FEBRUARY RECORD ❄️ Last month we hit 96” of snow on upper mountain & 81” at mid mountain, marking a new snowfall record. Here’s hoping for more! 96″ of new […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 4, 2020 2 Comments
Former Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth Hopes to Run Colorado Ski Area As Granby Ranch, CO battles with a $62 million debt and potential foreclosure, a former ski industry CEO is assembling a team to manage the ski area and golf operations in Colorado. Andy Wirth and his son Jace submitted a bid last week to run Granby Ranch’s recreation amenities, The Colorado Sun reports. Wirth was with Steamboat Ski Area and […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 3, 2020 1 Comment
Monarch Mountain, CO Announces Extended 2019-2020 Season Due to excellent snowfall, Monarch Mountain, CO will stay open longer than previously anticipated this season. The ski area located near Salida, CO has announced that it will now close for the 2019-2020 season on Sunday, April 12, 2020, adding an additional week of skiing to the already great season they have had. RELATED: Monarch Mountain, CO Report: Knee Deep […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 3, 2020 0 Comments
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