Family Who Lost Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts to Appeal The family who lost their wrongful death claim against Vail resorts in June of this year are set to appeal almost everything about the judge and jury’s decisions. Dr. Louise Ingalls and Dr. Steve Conlin, parents of Taft Conlin, say judges erred in several rulings and they have declared their intention to appeal those rulings and the jury’s verdict, which […] Avalanche SnowBrains | September 17, 2018 1 Comment
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
6 of Colorado’s Best Backcountry Huts for the Advanced Adventurer The Colorado Rockies are home to a variety of backcountry huts that access some of the state’s most pristine terrain. The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association is a non-profit organization that maintains and operates a system of 34 backcountry huts connected by 350 miles of trails and suggested routes and runs between Aspen, Vail, and Leadville. The system consists of […] Jenah MacGrain | August 8, 2018 1 Comment
Vail is First US Mountain Resort Destination to Earn Title of “Sustainable Destination” The destination of Vail, Colorado has been named a “sustainable destination” by Sustainable Travel International, making it the first resort in the US and the first mountain resort in the world to earn this certification. The town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Walking Mountains Science Center, the US Forest Service, and other private and public agencies and groups all played a significant […] Jenah MacGrain | July 25, 2018 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Not Getting Everything their Own Way with Proposed Takeover of Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire Ahead of next week’s meeting on Vail Resorts proposed takeover of the Mount Sunapee ski area, some concerned residents want assurances that the park will be protected, reports My San Antonio. Vail announced June 4 that it would be acquiring the operating rights to three ski areas owned by the Mueller family: Sunapee, Okemo in Vermont and Crested Butte in […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 24, 2018 0 Comments
Former Vail Patroller Speaks Out Over Avalanche Wrongful Death Verdict | All Gates to Prima Cornice Should have been Closed Former Vail ski instructor, Vail snowcat driver and Vail ski patroller Michael Beckley wrote this letter to Vail Daily in response to the verdict of Ingalls v. Vail. Vail Resorts was sued for negligence for the death of then 13 year old skier Taft Conlin. On January 22, 2012, Taft Conlin and four other skiers entered the lower gate of Prima Cornice at Vail […] Industry News Steven Agar | July 6, 2018 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Park City Brown Pow No matter how much you despise Vail and all it’s conquests, it’s hard to deny that Park City, Utah has an unbelievable trail system. They’re well maintained, easy to navigate, and there’s something for just about everyone. It’d been awhile, so my wife and I headed down from rainy Bozeman for four days of riding. After perusing the clearance racks at […] Trip Report Mike Lavery | June 30, 2018 1 Comment
Vail Is Still On The Hunt For New Resorts In the past few years Vail has purchased everything from Whistler to Midwest molehills and they’re not looking to stop anytime soon. Vail CEO Rob Katz was asked about the future of Vail’s acquisitions on their Q3 2018 earnings conference call two weeks ago. Bank of America Analyst Shaun Kelley asked about their recent purchase of four new resorts: …do you […] Industry News Mike Lavery | June 21, 2018 0 Comments
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