Vail Resorts Faces Lawsuit Over Negligent Death of Zip Line Employee Vail Resorts is facing a lawsuit over the death of Scott Lewis, a zipline guide at Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont. The lawsuit, which involves four other companies, alleges equipment failure and safety negligence. Related: Vail Resorts Fined $27,306 for ‘Preventable’ Death of ZipTour Employee at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT Lewis, 53, of Stowe, was killed on  September 23, 2021, while […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 3, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the Company’s 2nd Ski Resort in Europe Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today (11/30/23) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] All Vail Resorts Colorado Ski Areas Are Now Open | Beaver Creek and Crested Butte Opened Yesterday Winter has arrived in earnest at all of Vail Resorts Colorado ski areas, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte celebrating Opening Day yesterday. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. At Beaver Creek, guests were treated to signature chocolate chip cookies from morning through afternoon, including the annual Cookie Competition. A live DJ, bloody mary bar and new menu […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmaking Continues at Vail Resorts’ Northeast Ski Resorts: Last Day to Buy Epic Pass is December 3 The ski and ride season is underway at Vail Resorts’ northeast ski areas. Okemo Mountain Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont opened for the 2023/24 winter season on Friday, November 17, 2023, thanks to their state-of-the-art, energy-efficient snowmaking systems. Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire, announced it will open on Wednesday, November 22, and Mount Snow, Vermont, will follow with Opening Day […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts’ Tahoe Ski Areas Announce Opening Dates and Terrain for 2023/24 Winter Season Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe ski areas are gearing up for opening day and another unforgettable season as they begin spinning their lifts and welcoming guests back for the 2023/24 ski and ride season. After a slight delay due to warmer temperatures, Heavenly Mountain Resort will now open on Tuesday, November 21, with Northstar California to follow on Thursday, November 23. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood, CA, to Raise Parking Prices This Winter Vail Resorts Inc. has announced new parking fees and reservations for California resorts Northstar, Heavenly Valley, and Kirkwood beginning mid-December. Following similar policies at Park City and other resorts, Vail hopes that these new policies will encourage carpooling and cut down on road congestion. However, with limited incentives for carpooling and a lack of public transportation options, it is unclear […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | November 20, 2023 1 Comment
Park City Mountain, UT, to Open for its 60th Anniversary Season on Friday, November 17, 2023 PARK CITY, Utah – Nov. 15, 2023 – Park City Mountain is excited to announce that it will ring in the 2023/24 winter season on Friday, November 17. This winter marks 60 years since the ski area first opened as Treasure Mountains in December of 1963, and opening day will kick off a season-long celebration of six decades of history with […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Postpones Opening of 2 Tahoe Resorts Due to Unseasonably Warm Weather Vail Resorts announced on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the postponement of the winter season opening of two of its Tahoe ski destinations, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort. Initially set to open on Friday, November 17, both resorts have delayed openings due to unseasonably warm temperatures in the region. “While we were hoping to ski and ride with you […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2023 0 Comments