French Ski Resorts Take Government to Court in Bid to Open Ski Lifts This Holiday Season French ski resorts are taking their government to court in a bid to keep ski lifts open this holiday season. Domaines Skiables de France, which represents the resorts, has filed a challenge against the closure order with France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State. Related: Ski Resorts in France to Remain Closed Until January Although resorts are allowed to remain […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 10, 2020 0 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
Shaun White Sued for Sexual Harassment by His Rock Band’s Female Drummer Shaun White is being sued for sexual harassment by his rock band, “bad things”‘, drummer Lena Zawaideh. She is accusing Shaun of doing some very inappropriate things. See the press release from Bohm Law Group who is representing Lena Zawaideh below: Lawsuit Against Olympic Gold Medalist & Snowboard/Skateboard Star Shaun White Filed By Female Drummer Of His Rock Band, “Bad Things”: Suit […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 17, 2016 2 Comments
No Charges for Snowboarder Who Triggered Missoula Avalanche There will be no charges filed against the Missoula snowboarder who triggered the February 28th slide that ran into a neighborhood. The avalanche occurred on Mount Jumbo, close to the Univeristy of Montana Missoula Campus. The avalanche destroyed the house of an elderly couple, burying them and two neighborhood children. All four were recovered alive but 68-year old Michel […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 5, 2014 2 Comments
Man Hit By Chairlift Sues Mount Hood Meadows James P. Meagher was injured while trying to load onto a chairlift at Mount Hood Meadows on March 27, 2014. The safety bar was down when James went to load the chair, and Meagher was struck and dragged by the chairlift. Meagher suffered a partial tear of his meniscus and other injuries and is suing Mount Hood for a total of $316,990 […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2014 2 Comments
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