Aspen Skiing Co. Removes Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Guests Aspen Skiing Co. has announced it is removing the requirement for its employees or guests to be vaccinated and will welcome back those employees that resigned rather than getting vaccinated. The covid-19 policies are being eased in line with Pitkin County health guidelines and the falling number of cases across the country. As well as employees no longer needing to […] SnowBrains | March 16, 2022 0 Comments
New York Introduces ‘Ski For Free’ Sweepstakes Incentive to Encourage Children Aged 5-11 to Get Vaccination New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday announced the new ‘Ski for Free’ COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes for children ages five to 11 and booster shot recipients. The six-week sweepstakes—the beginning of which will be announced in the coming days—is intended to bolster vaccination rates among children ages 5-11 as well as individuals eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. Eligible […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 9, 2021 0 Comments
Masks in Liftlines, But Not Vaccines, Mandatory at Ski Resorts in France This Season Skiers in France will not be required to be vaccinated this winter, but they will have to wear a mask while waiting in chairlift lines, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. Related: “This Winter, We Will Ski!” France Will Open Ski Resorts This Winter and Will Not Require Covid Pass to Ride Lifts Once they have boarded lifts skiers […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
No Vaccinations, No Masks (if Vaccinated), and No Reservations Required at Winter Park Resort, CO This Winter Winter Park Resort, CO, will not be requiring proof of vaccination from guests in order to access lifts or eat indoors, the resort’s 2021/22 operating plan explains. Currently, Winter Park Resort does not require proof of vaccination to stay in our lodging, eat in our restaurants or play on our mountain. However, we do require unvaccinated guests to wear masks […] SnowBrains | November 1, 2021 0 Comments
Grouse Mountain, BC, Requiring All Guests and Staff Be Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 to Access the Resort Many resorts are implementing some vaccination policy this winter, primarily just for entering enclosed public spaces such as on-mountain cafeterias. Grouse Mountain, BC, however, are taking it a step further––guests wishing to access the resort, including the Skyride, mountaintop facilities, and activities, must show proof of vaccination. Related: Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2021 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine Village, AB Will Require Guests to Provide Proof of Vaccination, Negative Test, or Exemption On Monday September 20th, 2021, the government of Alberta announced that all businesses in the province must either implement the Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program (which requires all guests to be fully vaccinated, proof of a privately-paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of service, or valid medical exemption prior to entry) or follow strict capacity limitations. After careful consideration, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2021 0 Comments
Guests at Vail Resorts Will Have to Provide Vaccination Proof to Dine On-Mountain Vail Resorts yesterday announced its operating plan for the upcoming winter 21/22 season, and how the pandemic will impact its guests and employees. The company will not have a reservation system this winter. They will be running all lifts at normal capacity and will not require face masks in lift lines, on chairlifts, or in gondolas. “Face coverings will not […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 21, 2021 9 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Mandates Covid-19 Vaccination for Employees Aspen Skiing Co. announced yesterday that they will require all employees to get fully vaccinated before the start of the winter season, the Aspen Times reported. Related: Austrian Ski Instructor Training Candidates Face Vaccine Mandate The company, in conjunction with Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH), said that all winter employees must be fully vaccinated by November 15th (10/31 for AVH). The requirement […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2021 2 Comments
Vermont Defends Decision to Vaccinate Ski Patrollers First Claiming They’re Front-Line Health Workers Vermont has defended its decision to include ski patrollers in the first phase of its covid-19 vaccine rollout program, claiming that they count as health care workers, reports the VT Digger. Residents were outraged when it was revealed that ski patrollers were some of the first to be vaccinated, and it has sparked debate about who should and shouldn’t be […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 11, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Search and Rescue Teams See Increased Volume of Missions in 2020 Colorado Search and Rescue Teams have been busy this year—and there are no signs of letting up. People around the world have been turning to outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lake County Search and Rescue saw nearly a 300% increase in call volume between 2019 and 2020. Outdoor recreation is generally COVID-19 safe while other forms of recreation have […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 21, 2020 4 Comments
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