Hey Siri.. Google… Alexa… Cortana… er, Emma? World’s First ‘Digital Mountain Assistant’ has Launched at Keystone, CO [arve url="https://youtu.be/1RvDq4-J-dE"] SnowBrains | November 14, 2018 15 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Aims for 100% Renewable Energy in North America by 2020 | Announces Elimination of Single Use Plastics Vail Resorts just took major steps in its ‘Commitment to Zero,’ as the Company announced a long-term wind energy contract to purchase the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power 100 percent of its North American operations by 2020. Additionally, Vail Resorts announced a partnership with Eco-Products to supply all of its North American restaurants with compostable and recycled-content items […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2018 0 Comments
Both Vail and Beaver Creek, CO Will Open Early with Top-to-Bottom Terrain A combination of some of the best early-November snowmaking conditions and more than four feet of natural snowfall last week have allowed both Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Resort to open early for the 2018-19 ski and snowboard season. Vail, originally slated to open on Friday, Nov. 16, will open for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 9 am. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 12, 2018 0 Comments
Epic Dreams Do Come True…. Have you ever dreamed of spending an entire winter skiing and traveling the world? Jackson Lebsack will be living the “Epic Dream” this winter. Lebsack bested more than 1,100 applicants who submitted videos for Ski.com’s Epic Dream Job. Applicants were asked to submit a one minute clip showing what made them the perfect candidate for the job. The 20-year-old will be […] Industry News Mitch Flores | November 10, 2018 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Vail Sees Significant Snow Ahead of Opening Day Colorado’s series of winter storms the past few days provided significant snow, unfortunately, for an insignificant number of open lift-accessed runs. For those seeking out their first taste of soft winter turns, options were limited. Essentially there were three; 1) make the trip to Wolf Creek for leftovers, 2) wait in long lines along the divide, or 3) set out into the […] Conditions Report Jon Roubik | November 7, 2018 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO Want to Increase Snowmaking by 52% to Improve Early Season Conditions Vail Mountain, Colorado has submitted a proposal to the US Forest Service to improve its existing snowmaking system, expanding snowmaking on upper mountain terrain by a huge 52%. The proposal aligns with the resort’s Master Development Plan, which was accepted by the Forest Service in July, reports Vail Daily. The plan would allow the resort to offer more reliable early […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2018 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season The snow guns are primed and ready to start turning Colorado slopes white once again. After kind of a lousy snow year last winter, I bet most Colorado skiers are hungrier than ever to get back out there. The good news is your ski season may start as soon as next month. Projected Opening Dates Loveland: Mid October Arapahoe Basin: Mid October […] Industry News Mike Lavery | September 21, 2018 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Want to Buy a Japanese Ski Resort to Target Emerging Asian Ski Market In a recent interview, Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz revelaed that the company is seeking to acquire a Japanese resort to add to its ever increasing portfolio of ski resorts. Such an acquisition would make the Epic Pass an attractive propostition to snow enthusiasts from Beijing to Sydney. “We see Japan as the likely first stop from new emerging skiers,” […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2018 2 Comments
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