[VIDEO] 8-Year-Old Snowboarder Rides 105 days Last Season at Vail Mountain, CO An eight-year-old second grader named John John LaConte capped off winter 2024-25 with 105 days on the slopes to earn a coveted 100-day pin from Vail Mountain—an impressive feat chronicled by his father, Vail Daily reporter John LaConte. Martin Kuprianowicz | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Vail Mountain, CO, Lift and Terrain Upgrades Federal land managers are reviewing a proposal from Vail Resorts to upgrade chairlifts, improve terrain flow, and expand snowmaking infrastructure at Vail Mountain—and they’re asking for public feedback before moving forward. The White River National Forest, which oversees the land on which the ski area operates under a special use permit, opened a public comment period this week as part […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 27, 2025 0 Comments
Search for Missing Snowboarder Connor Gill Enters 3rd Week at Vail Mountain, CO The search for Connor Gill, a 26-year-old snowboarder from Denver who went missing at Vail Mountain on February 14, 2025, is entering its third week. Gill was last seen boarding the Avanti Express chairlift at 8:50 a.m. that Friday morning. Related: Skeletal Remains Found in Vail, CO Back Bowls Believed to Be Man Missing Since February 28th Vail Ski Patrol […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces $254 Million of Resort Improvements and Upgrades for 2025 On Monday, alongside its earnings, Vail Resorts announced a $254 million upgrades and improvements capital investment plan for the 2025 calendar year, focusing on enhancing its ski resorts across the United States, Australia, and Switzerland. Related: Vail Resorts to Develop 4th Base Village at West Lionshead, Vail Mountain, CO The plan centers on two multi-year transformation projects at Park City […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Opens Legendary Back Bowls for Earliest Opening Since 2018 Sun Up Bowl and Sun Down Bowl Open along with much-anticipated terrain across Vail Resorts’ Colorado ski areas VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 5, 2024 – Vail Mountain opened its famed Legendary Back Bowls this morning for the 2024-25 winter season. This marks the earliest opening of the Back Bowls since 2018. Vail Mountain’s Sun Up and Sun Down Bowls will […] Industry News Press Release | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Runs Out of 100-Day Pins Vail Mountain introduced commemorative pins for skiers who achieved 25, 50, 75, and 100 ski days for the 23/24 season. To be awarded a pin, you needed to ski the corresponding days at Vail Mountain from November 10, 2023, until the end of the season. Skiers and boarders with the corresponding days could pick up their pin from ticket office […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Deck Season Has Arrived at Vail Mountain & Breckenridge Resort, CO The sun is shining and the snow is soft. That can only mean one thing – spring skiing and riding season is here! Breckenridge and Vail are your go-to mountains with lifts spinning until April 21 at Vail and into May at Breck. Grab your lightest layers and your crew and head to these classic outdoor après hot spots to celebrate the finale of another great ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
The ‘Airbnb of Parking’? New App Hopes to Revolutionize Parking at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek, CO Spotsurfer, a Denver-based parking business, is set to revolutionize parking accessibility for skiers heading to Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek, Colorado. The company aims to tackle the ongoing parking issues near these popular ski destinations, especially during peak seasons. Related: Rare Reserved Parking Spot in Vail Village Selling for $239,5000 As skier traffic surges, finding a parking spot near Vail […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO’s, Legendary Back Bowls Open for the Season Sun Up Bowl & Sun Down Bowl are OPEN for Skiing & Riding! Experience vast and inspiring early season terrain! Today, Vail Mountain opened its original Back Bowls: Sun Down Bowl & Sun Up Bowl. Known for their vast and inspiring terrain, the first of Vail Mountain’s Seven Legendary Back Bowls whisk guests into an unparalleled natural environment. Related: Exploring […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2023 0 Comments
Vail, CO, Announces Parking Rates for 2023/24 Season, Selling Passes Now Parking at Vail Mountain can be challenging at times. Recent winters have seen a steady increase in days where parking in the village has filled up, necessitating the usage of overflow parking on the frontage roads and outlying lots. The demand for parking creates a scenario where the town has to balance charging for parking to reduce the demand in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
2023 Vail Mountain, CO, Summer Tip Sheet & Fast Facts Under blue skies for more than 300 days each year, Vail is the world’s premier mountain resort destination. The year-round alpine destination delivers a superior, seamless experience for every guest, from the vast terrain and natural grandeur of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary options and luxurious accommodations that line […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2023 0 Comments
Family of Man Asphyxiated on Vail, CO, Chairlift Reaches Rare Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit The family of a man who died on a Vail Mountain, CO, chairlift in February 2020 has settled its lawsuit with Vail Resorts. Jason Varnish, 46, of New Jersey, died of positional asphyxia when his clothing got caught and entangled on the chairlift on 13th February 2020. He could not breathe due to his coat and tight clothing around his […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary at Vail Mountain, CO: Highlights and What to Expect Building connections, bridging the divide, and breaking boundaries in the world of winter sports, Vail Mountain is set to host the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) for its 50th Golden Anniversary Summit and is committed to diversifying the sport. The NBS Summit is an annual fundraiser that brings together more than 50 member clubs and thousands of supporters from around the world. During a week […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 2, 2023 0 Comments
The Next 60 Years at Vail Mountain, CO Since it opened 60 years ago in December of 1962, Vail Mountain has led the industry. From its dedication to high-speed lifts to its pioneering safety programming to its world-class ski and snowboard school, Vail has become a staple of the ski world. Carrying on that tradition, resort leaders are committed to propelling the industry into the next 60 years […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence Sixty years ago on December 15th, 1962 at 9:00 AM Vail mountain in Colorado officially opened with one gondola and two chairlifts with tickets selling at a whopping $5. Since Vail Mountain’s humble beginnings, founded by Pete Seibert, Earl Eaton, and the rest of the Vail Corporation, they have continued to expand and lead the ski industry. Vail Mountain has […] Industry News Riley McDonald | January 27, 2023 1 Comment
Vail Mountain, CO, Opens Legendary Back Bowls During Celebratory 60th Anniversary Vail Mountain, CO, received over 18” of natural snowfall during this week’s winter storm, allowing the resort to open the Legendary Back Bowls on the resort’s 60th birthday, December 15th. A massive undertaking, the resort prepared and opened 2,000 acres of terrain. There are currently 3,200 acres available for skiing and riding. In addition to this enormous terrain opening, Vail […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2022 4 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Falls Off Top 20 Rankings, No Apparent Impact on Visitation Vail Resort has been referenced as one of the giants of the ski industry for some time now. As one of the first resorts to accept snowboarders, its diverse and extensive terrain embraces locals and travelers from abroad all season long without fail. However, it has recently found itself outside of the top 20 rankings for best ski resorts in […] Industry News Zoe Loftin | December 2, 2022 0 Comments
Beaver Creek Resort, CO, and Vail Mountain, CO, Pledge $300,000 to Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley for Affordable Homes $60,000 yearly donation to support affordable home construction over the next five years EpicPromise has provided $4.5 million in cash and in-kind donations in Eagle County since August 2021 Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley (HFHVV) is thrilled to continue its commitment to affordable home construction through a $300,000 grant from Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Mountain through the company’s EpicPromise […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2022 2 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Season Friday With at Least 75 Acres of Legendary Skiing and Riding Vail Mountain will Mark the Next 60 Years with a Ceremony Celebrating Key Partners in Sustainability, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Youth Access, and Adaptive Sports Following the successful start of Vail Resorts’ winter operations at Keystone last month and Breckenridge Ski Resort this week, Vail Mountain will welcome skiers and snowboarders back to the slopes on Friday, Nov. 11, for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Starts Snowmaking in Preparation for Earliest Opening Day Ever Vail Mountain, CO, turned on its snowguns yesterday and joined several Colorado resorts in snowmaking. Copper Mountain, Keystone, Loveland, and Arapahoe Basin (and Killington in Vermont) have all started snowmaking in the last week or so. Related: Which Ski Resort Will Open First This Year? #RaceToOpen The resort strives for its earliest Opening Day this upcoming 22/23 winter season, slated for […] SnowBrains | October 14, 2022 0 Comments
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