Vail Resorts Introduces “My Epic Gear,” Reimagining Gear Ownership and Gear Rental Guests choose the gear they want, for the full season or for the day, from a selection of the most popular and latest models Gear will be tuned and available to guests at any participating resort, guaranteed, with free in-resort delivery plus pick up and drop off slopeside, every day Low daily fee for only the days the guest skis […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 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
[VIDEO] The Keystone, CO, Trail Map Story: The Process Since our founding over 50 years ago, Keystone Resort, CO, has been a mountain playground for everyone. From long cruisers on Dercum Mountain to the untamed powder stashes of the Outback, our three peaks have it all. But how do you paint a mountain that has, well, everything? Related: The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind-the-Scenes Look With James […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, Releases 2023 Day Pass, Lessons, and Skitube Sales Perisher Resort, Australia, has launched its 2023 snow season sales for lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and Skitube tickets. Perisher Resort is situated in the Kosciuszko National Park, roughly 250 miles (400km) from Sydney, NSW. Perisher Resort is Australia’s largest ski resort and consists of the four interconnected resort areas Perisher, Guthega, Blue Cow, and Smiggins Hole, offering 3,076 acres of […] Industry News Oz Brains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, to Auction Argentine Chair, Trail Signs With Proceeds to Benefit the EpicPromise Foundation The EpicPromise Foundation assists employees and dependents with emergency relief grants in times of need and with grants for continuing education Fans of Keystone Resort have the chance to take home a piece of history this month, as Keystone Resort is auctioning a chair from its historical Argentine Double Chairlift along with 31 retired trail signs from around the resort. The auction will be held virtually and will open on […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts 2023 Q2 Financial Results: Season-to-Date Skier Visits Up 3.6%, $1.3bn Cash on Hand Vail Resorts last week reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended January 31, 2023, and provided the Company’s ski season-to-date metrics through March 5, 2023. Related: Vail Resorts’ 1st Qtr 2023 Results | Made $137 Million Loss, Total Epic Pass Sales Down 12% on Last Season Vail Resorts revealed in the previous quarter’s results that it […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2023 1 Comment
2023/24 Epic Passes Now on Sale | ~8% Price Increase and Reservations Required at Telluride, CO Epic Pass launches at $909; Epic Local Pass at $676; Epic Day Pass customizable with three levels of resort access – ski or ride Vail Mountain from $86 a day New for next season: Mobile Pass makes your phone your pass to the slopes The only thing better than locking in your Epic Pass is locking in your Epic Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2023 1 Comment
Vail Resorts to Close Colorado Retail Locations in Aspen and Telluride Vail Resorts has made the decision to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Telluride. The move effectively eliminates 69 retail jobs in these mountain communities. The move comes as a surprise to many. Laura Bonfiglio, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, addressed the situation publically. She states: “Vail Resorts Retail has made the decision to […] Industry News Matt Scribner | March 8, 2023 0 Comments