Updated Master Development Plan for Vail, CO, Includes Potential Lift Upgrades Vail Ski Resort is located in Summit County, Colorado, along with many other major ski destinations. Vail is loaded with 34 lifts, which include two gondolas that provide access to 5,317 acres and 3,500 vertical feet of skiing. Its immense size makes Vail the fourth-largest ski area in the United States. Vail has been developing its 2024 Master Development Plan […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Early Week Cold Front Kicks Off an Active Pattern For Colorado NWS Estimated Snow Totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary The abnormally warm and windy pattern in Colorado comes to an end on Tuesday when a cold front sweeps across the state from the northwest. Snow showers start popping up over the mountains Monday morning, almost a full 24 hours in advance of the cold front. With relatively warm temperatures, snow should […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 25, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Removes Speeds Bumps & Plans To Implement Additional Safety Measures The town of Vail, Colorado, has begun removing more than half of the recently built speed bumps in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking garages, a decision that will drastically change the infrastructure of local traffic and abort previous safety measures. An independent traffic engineer conducted a thorough examination, which came to the conclusion that the amount of bumps that […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort & Vail Mountain, CO, Opening on Friday, November 10 Breckenridge Ski Resort set to unveil new Five SuperChair at Peak 8 Vail Mountain will open with two gondolas spinning Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Mountain in Colorado will open on November 10, 2023, for skiers and snowboarders. With these two resort openings, Epic Pass holders now have access to three early-season resorts for skiing and riding starting on Friday, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 1 Comment
Vail’s Vision for $16 Billion Rail Revival Gains Momentum A proposal to rejuvenate a passenger rail service is gaining traction among local officials. The plan aims to connect the Eagle County Regional Airport directly to the town of Vail. It is seen as a potential solution to the region’s growing transportation and environmental challenges. Related: Vail, CO, Announces Parking Rates for 2023/24 Season, Selling Passes Now Avon Mayor Amy […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2023 0 Comments
HomeToGo Reveals North America’s Top 11 Ski Resort Hotspots for the 23/24 Season HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental marketplace, today revealed the results of its annual 2023-24 Ski Season Report. The report assesses the top 48 ski destinations in North America, evaluating them based on traveler interest and affordability. After shredding through bundles of snow-covered data ranging from lift ticket and accommodation prices to chairlift capacity and average snow depth, HomeToGo has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
Power Ranking the Top 7 Colorado Ski Resorts For anybody looking for a location to do some world-class skiing, the state of Colorado should be high on your list. The state has more skiable acres than any other state, all spread over 31 ski resorts. The options are plenty, with massive footprints, varied terrain, and top-notch ski towns. With so many options, many might be wondering which resorts […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
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