Paid Parking Plans in Avon, CO to be Introduced Next Season Due to Crazy Traffic to Neighboring Vail As ski season is beginning to dwindle, the town of Avon is considering a paid parking plan in order to manage traffic for next season. After an influx of traffic this past ski season, the small town neighboring Vail experienced an explosion of visitors. Particularly those looking for parking with access to the free ski shuttle. Roads along the shuttle’s […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 31, 2022 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Acquires Majority Stake in its First European Ski Resort BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG from Andermatt Swiss Alps AG (“ASA”), marking the company’s first strategic investment in, and opportunity to operate, a ski resort in Europe. Andermatt-Sedrun is a renowned destination ski resort in Central Switzerland, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2022 2 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Switches Russian Flag Out With Ukrainian Flag As Russian forces continue to invade Ukraine, Vail Mountain employees switched out the Russian flag that hung amidst the international banners east of the Vail roundabout with a Ukrainian flag. The removal of the Russian flag happened swiftly and without ceremony. Vail’s Town Manager, Scott Robson, made it clear that hanging Ukraine’s blue and gold colors is an act of […] Haleigh Hafner | March 15, 2022 2 Comments
Vail Closes Tubing Hill Amid Staff Shortages Vail has officially announced that tubing will not be offered at the resort this year. After months of postponing an official 2021-2022 season-opening day for the hill, the resort finally announced it would not be opening the tubing hill or any other activities at the Epic Discovery area of the resort at all this season. Related: Vail Resorts Announce End […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #46 | Henri Rivers – President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Brought to you by Vail Mountain My guest today is Henri Rivers. Henri is the President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a native New Yorker, and an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast of over 45 years. He is a professional ski instructor, certified master teacher and children’s specialist, a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine coach, jury advisor, referee, and official. […] Podcasts Podcast | February 6, 2022 0 Comments
Vail, CO Removes Double-Black Diamond Trail ‘The Narrows’ from Resort Map Double-black diamond ski run The Narrows has been removed from Vail Mountain’s trail map and the area’s gate has been closed. The Narrows was accessible through a gate on Gitalong Road near the Avanti Skills Zone area of the mountain, and gave access to a large portion of terrain between the Gondola One Line, Mill Creek Road, and lower Riva […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 1, 2022 3 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
Here Are All 40 Ski Resorts That Vail Resorts Owns/Operates Vail Resorts has unprecedented influence over the ski industry. It has been controversial in the ski industry at times and has received praise amongst the business community for its organizational structures. Once the acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc, Hidden Valley Resort, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area is completed this winter, Vail will own or operate 40 ski resorts in […] Industry News Dylan Craig | December 16, 2021 12 Comments
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