Snowbird, UT, 23/24 Season Pass Sale On From April 13, 2023 — Now With Free Kids Pass During a winter characterized by above-average snowfall, Snowbird, UT, has announced pass details for the upcoming 23/24 winter season. Among the many updates is the new Kids Freeloader Pass program that gives every 23/24 Adult, Military or Senior Snowbird Summit passholder the option to add on one free season pass for anyone 18 and under. With skiing and riding scheduled […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Extends Season To July 4th | KT-22 Open Until 5pm on Saturdays After April 8 Greetings from the Spring Skiing Capital®. Thanks to an unforgettable winter with more than 55 feet of snow through mid-March, we are extending our ski and snowboard season into the summer! As the Spring Skiing Capital®, we are proud to announce that we will be extending our season until July 4th, 2023 (weather and conditions permitting). With our Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
New 6-Pack Lift Coming to Brighton Mountain Resort, UT Brighton Mountain Resort in Utah is making big moves for the 2023/2024 season. Brighton says it’s time to level up and replace one of their high-speed quads with a brand-spankin’ new 6-pack. Doppelmayr is up for the challenge and will build the first D-Line lift in Utah this summer, replacing the aging Crest Express chairlift. According to Brighton, this new […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
4 Hospitalized After Yurt Explodes at Deer Valley Resort, UT Yesterday afternoon, four people were injured after a yurt exploded at Deer Valley Resort, UT. The explosion happened within hours of a condominium explosion in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Related: Deer Valley Resort, UT, Extends Ski Season Until April 23 Four people inside the yurt outside the Montage Deer Valley, a luxury ski-in ski-out hotel and spa complex on the slopes of […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Explosion in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Leaves 5 People Hospitalized Five people were sent to the hospital after an explosion at the Val D’lesere condominiums located at 194 Hillside Drive in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A propane tank may have caused the explosion, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Related: Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Issues Evacuation Warning | Snow-Damaged Properties Pose Threat to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Man Killed After Falling 25-Feet From Chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO A skier has died after falling from a chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, on Friday, March 17th, reports Summit Daily. John Perucco, 60, from Illinois, was attempting to remove snow from his seat on the Zendo chair when he fell 25 feet onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Safety Bar Talk: Up, Down, When Does it Matter? Perucco reportedly […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Use Combination of Free and Paid Parking at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to Address Traffic Issues Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to Address Traffic and Parking Challenges Next Winter Season Starting winter 2023/24, the resorts will create a combination of free and paid parking options on weekends and holidays/peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives, in an effort to alleviate road congestion and parking challenges. Road congestion and parking challenges in the Lake Tahoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, to Scrap Volunteer Ski Patrol in 2024 Perisher Resort, Australia, has decided to discontinue the volunteer ski patrol that has worked alongside Perisher’s professional ski patrol for over 50 years in the winter of 2024. The decision was made to ensure “the delivery of consistent ski patrol services at Perisher Ski Resort.” The Perisher Ski Patrol Inc. (‘PSP’) has approximately 120 active members and is Australia’s largest […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 0 Comments