Perisher Resort, Australia, to Replace 2 Chairlifts with 1 High-Speed 6-Seater Perisher set to expand its lift infrastructure: It has come to SnowBrains’ attention that the development application lodged by Vail in December 2019 for a new chair lift on Mt. Perisher was quietly approved in September 2021 while lifts in the resort had stopped spinning due to the state-wide Covid-19 lockdown. The approval gives the green light to replace the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Shows Strong Results in Survey Conducted by Winter Guests The 2021-22 ski season at Vail shows that the resort is highly regarded as an exceptional destination. The survey was conducted by Boulder-based RRC Associates and included over 1,000 guests. The surveys were conducted post-visit to gauge the guest experience. 73% of the guests gave Vail a 9 or a 10 (out of 10) on a “net promoter score.” These […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 26, 2022 0 Comments
The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth We all know that bigger is better when it comes to ski resorts and many other things. In the USA, a biggest ski resort is Big Sky and it’s 5,800 acres. There are ski resorts in the Alps that make Big Sky look like a kiddie hill. So, where are the biggest ski resorts on Earth? Mostly in the Alps, it’s true, but there are a couple others outside of the Alps in North America. If you’re a true ski freak […] SnowBrains | July 22, 2022 71 Comments
Lift Lines at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Have Been Light This Year. Could That Be Because They Aren’t on the Epic Pass? The ski season in Australia is in full swing. It got off to a great start and conditions have only gotten better. Related: [PHOTO TOUR] Big Snowfall in Australia Provides Best Opening Conditions in Decades Pleasantly the crowds at Thredbo Resort have been light. Even during the start of New South Wales private school holidays, the longest lift lines were […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 12, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts is Expanding its Employee Medical Plan to Support Women Seeking Abortion, Including $4,000 Travel Reimbursement to Go Out of State If Needed On Wednesday, Vail Resorts announced that it will update its medical plan to support women seeking abortion and will even include a travel reimbursement package should the employee need to venture out of state. ‘We believe everyone is entitled to make choices about their own reproductive health, no matter where they live.” – Vail Vail Resorts is based out of […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 1, 2022 0 Comments
59-Year-Old Vail, CO, Woman Skied 200-Days Last Season I was once told that to be considered an official ski bum I must ski 100 days a year. I’m not sure what that makes Genevieve Ormond, 59, then, who this season skied an amazing 200 days. Related: Killington Resort, VT’s, 100 Day Club Celebrates 1,000 Days Ormond skied at Vail every single day it was open as well as […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 6, 2022 0 Comments
The Top 9 Most Annoying Things About Skiing and Snowboarding According to Our Readers We all love skiing and riding. The mountains. Nature. But that still doesn’t stop us from getting annoyed from time to time. We’re mortal. So we asked our readers what they felt the most annoying things about skiing/snowboarding were, and the answers they gave us were pretty hilarious. Here are the top nine reader-submitted answers as to what bugs people […] Laughs SnowBrains | June 3, 2022 6 Comments
Vail Resorts Issued With Violation Notice After Snowmaking Leakage Killed More Than 120 Fish The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued Vail Resorts a notice of violation and a cease and desist order following accidental leakage from snowmaking equipment at Vail Mountain that killed more than 120 fish, reports Vail Daily. Related: Leakage From Vail Mountain, CO Snowmaking Test Could be Responsible for Deaths of 120 Fish Following the leak in […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2022 0 Comments
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