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
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