Chief of Swiss Mountain Guide Association Says COVID-19 Lockdown to Blame for Spike in Avalanche Deaths 14 people have died in avalanches in Switzerland this winter. Eight of those deaths were in the last weekend alone. Switzerland averages eight avalanche fatalities every winter. Related: VIDEO: Intense Rescue of Jones Snowboards Rider Buried 3-Feet Deep After Avalanche in Tahoe Backcountry The Swiss Moutain Guide Association’s chief Pierre Mathey believes that COVID-19 lockdown has something to do with […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | January 22, 2021 0 Comments
The Top 15 Biggest North American Snowfall Totals Right Now Snowfall totals brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Updated on Thursday, January 21, 2021 #1 on this list isn’t even giving the rest of the North American ski industry a chance… Here’s a list of the 15 biggest snowfall totals in North America right now. Ski resorts with the most snowfall this season-to-date⦠#1 Alyeska, AK – 543″ […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 22, 2021 13 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO Amends Reservation System | No Reservation Required After 2pm As with most other Ikon resorts, Winter Park in Colorado began the season not requiring passholders to make reservations. But it soon became clear from lift-lines and crowds that to manage the demand of eager skiers and riders, a reservation system would be necessary. So the resort took the unpopular decision to implement one, beginning Saturday 19th December. Related: Winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 21, 2021 0 Comments