Ester Ledecká Crowned 2025 World Champion in Parallel Giant Slalom in St. Moritz, Switzerland Ester Ledecká reclaimed her place atop the snowboard world with a commanding victory in the women’s parallel giant slalom at the 2025 Freeski and Snowboard World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 20. The three-time Olympic champion, known for her unprecedented success in both alpine skiing and snowboarding, secured her first snowboard world title in eight years, defeating defending […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Killed After Being Buried in Deep Snow at Park City Mountain, UT A 55-year-old male snowboarder from Hawaii lost his life at Park City Mountain, Utah, on Wednesday, March 19, after being discovered buried in snow on an intermediate trail. The incident occurred in the Canyons Village area of the resort, near the Alley run off the Super Condor Express lift. Related: Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Widow Files Negligence Lawsuit Against Breckenridge, CO, and Vail Resorts Over Husband’s Fatal Chairlift Fall A tragic incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, two years ago has led to a lawsuit against Vail Resorts following the death of a skier who fell from a chairlift, reports The Denver Post. John Perucco, 60, of Illinois, died on March 17, 2023, after falling 25 feet from the Zendo chairlift onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Man Killed […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
A Look at the Spring Phenomenon of Wiggle Runs As the snow begins to soften, resorts all over experience the same incredible phenomenon: the “wiggle runs” start to appear. Also commonly referred to as “snake runs” due to their obvious appearance, they are hard to miss and a lot of fun to ski or snowboard down. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Hangmans Chute, Wipe Out, The Chair 3 Wiggle Wiggles […] Industry News John Cunningham | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Freerider Dies After 1,000-Foot Fall at Corvatsch Ski Area, Switzerland A 26-year-old Italian man living in Switzerland died in a tragic freeriding accident on Tuesday, March 18, at Piz Corvatsch, a well-known ski area in the Swiss Alps. The skier was reported missing in the afternoon when he failed to arrive at a designated meeting point at the Corvatsch middle station. His wife, growing concerned, alerted Rega, Switzerland’s emergency air […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Extell Development and Hilton Announce Plans for a Canopy by Hilton Hotel at New Deer Valley, UT, East Village PARK CITY, UT – (March 19, 2025) – New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, and leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village—North America’s first luxury alpine village to be […] Industry News Press Release | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes in Spring Season Extension Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is gearing up for an exceptional spring skiing season, offering extended lift hours and prime snow conditions. Starting March 15, 2025, all 12 lifts operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with the Jackrabbit lift running until 5:00 p.m. This extension adds over 2,000 bonus skiable minutes to the season, lasting until the iconic Slush […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
The Power Pass Returns for 2025-26 With No Price Increase and More Year-Round Perks The 2025-26 Power Pass—the Southwest’s most powerful season pass—went on sale today, and while benefits continue to grow, prices remain the same. Related: Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes For the third consecutive year, Power Pass pricing remains unchanged, making it one of the most affordable ways to access over 8,000 acres of terrain […] Industry News Press Release | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
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