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
Grollo Group to Develop Housing for Seasonal Workers at Bogong, Australia The Grollo Group has announced a plan to turn half of the village of Bogong in the state of Victoria, Australia, into housing for seasonal workers. Bogong is situated halfway between Falls Creek Ski Resort and Mt. Beauty. The Grollo Group owns Buller Ski Lifts, which operates the Mt Buller Ski Resort in Victoria. The Grollo Group secured a 73-year […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Get Yours Now: Epic Australia Pass Prices Increase on October 18 Calling all Australians: Epic Australia Pass prices will increase from October 18, 2023. If you have not locked in your 2024 season Epic Australia Pass, this is your chance to secure your Epic Australia Pass at the lowest price possible for just AUD49 upfront. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham, as well […] Industry News Oz Brains | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Snowmaking Begins at Vail Resorts’ Colorado Ski Areas On Wednesday night, ski resorts across Summit County and Eagle County in Colorado were blanketed by fresh snow… but Mother Nature wasn’t the only one doing the work. Keystone Resort and Vail Mountain fired up their snow guns that evening, with Beaver Creek firing up Thursday afternoon, and have officially started snowmaking for the 2023/24 ski season. Related: [PHOTOS] These […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts in Talks to Buy Swiss Resort Crans Montana According to the Swiss newspaper Les Temps, Vail Resorts is negotiating to buy the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana. Crans Montana is located in the canton of Valais in the west of Switzerland. It is a beautiful but aging resort that saw its prime in the 1960s and 70s. The resort hosted the 1987 World Championships, will host the 2027 World […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
Why Is Skiing in America So Expensive? If you’re a snowsport enthusiast, you’ve likely heard (and participated in) the age-old debate: American ski resorts vs. European ski resorts. Beyond the obvious differences in terrain, snow, culture, and scenery, one critical factor often tilts the scale in favor of European slopes for budget-conscious skiers: cost. American ski resorts have earned a reputation for being significantly more expensive than […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 4, 2023 16 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City, UT In the earnings call yesterday, as well as covering the financials for the fourth quarter and year-end, Vail Resorts’s CEO Kirsten Lynch also teased some upcoming capital expenditure projects for next summer. Related: Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million, and New Lifts Teased for 2024 “In addition to this year’s significant investments […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 1 Comment