Vail Resorts’ Mid-Season Analysis Reports Fewer Skier Visits But Increased Revenue Over Last Season In a mid-season report released earlier this week, Vail Resorts says compared to a year ago, there have been fewer skiers so far this season, but revenue is still up. According to the analysis, skier visits are down 1.7% on last season, and down 18% on the previous season before the pandemic hit. Related: Man Who Started Stevens Pass, WA, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2022 0 Comments
Man Who Started Stevens Pass, WA, Petition Asks Epic Pass Holders to ‘Cancel Auto-Renew’ on Next Season’s Pass The Stevens Pass, WA, skier who started a petition against Vail Resorts for what he calls ‘mismanagement of the ski area’ yesterday updated the petition asking Epic Pass holders to ‘cancel auto-renew’ on next season’s pass. “Vail thinks of itself as skiing as a service or a subscription, like Netflix. They have our money for 21-22 season but one key […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 18, 2022 6 Comments
Vail Resort’s Epic Season Pass: Pros and Cons Vail resorts has been heavily featured in the news this ski season for staff shortages, mismanagement, EpicMix app malfunctions, and much more. As more news comes out about the company, it is important to ask yourself this question: should I purchase or renew my Epic Season pass for the 2022-2023 ski season? The Epic Pass made its debut in 2008, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 14, 2022 6 Comments
Park City Ski Patrollers and Vail Resorts Finally Come to an ‘Agreement in Principle’ Following the collapse of the 50th round of negotiations, and an overwhelming agreement to strike if necessary, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association (PCPSPA) and Vail Resorts appear to have finally come to an ‘agreement in principle’. “We are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement in principle, and are appreciative of the engagement and commitment on both […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 14, 2022 2 Comments
Vail Resorts Replace General Manager at Troubled Stevens Pass Ski Area, WA Vail Resorts have replaced the general manager at troubled Stevens Pass, WA, after coming under increased pressure and bad publicity in recent weeks. A petition against Vail Resorts for its ‘disgusting mismanagement of the ski area’ has gathered almost 40,000 signatures. Related: Stevens Pass, WA, Skier Starts Petition Against Vail Resorts for ‘Disgusting Mismanagement of the Ski Area’ Tom Fortune, general […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announce End of Season Bonus Payout For Hourly Employees On the same day that contract negotiations with Park City ski patrollers collapsed for the 50th time, Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Lynch sent an email to employees saying hourly employees will get an extra $2 an hour for any hours worked from January 1st through the end of the ski season. Related: Park City Ski Patrollers Overwhelmingly Vote […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 12, 2022 0 Comments
Park City Ski Patrollers Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike Should Latest Negotiations With Vail Resorts Collapse The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has overwhelmingly voted to strike should the latest contract negotiations with Vail Resorts collapse, the Vail Daily reports. The 50th round of negotiations took place last night. 98.2% of members, 168 out of the 171 people who voted, supported the strike authorization. The result does not mean a strike is imminent, the union is aware […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 11, 2022 3 Comments
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