New Squaw Partner Applauds Vail’s Environmental Efforts and Vows to Work with Them Although Aspen owner SkiCo’s recent consolidation of some of North Americas biggest ski resorts puts them in direct competition with Vail Resorts, there are at least some things they can still work together on, reports aspentimes.com. Vail’s recent ‘Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint’ has been applauded by Auden Schendler, vice president of sustainability for Aspen Skiing Co., claiming it […] Industry News Steven Agar | August 4, 2017 1 Comment
Buy These Season Passes Now To Get The Best Bang For Your Buck Well folks, we’ve reached that time of year again… Resorts with even the latest closing dates have finally turned off their lifts, and we have commenced with our off-season hiking and mountain biking routines. However, the good news is the best deals on season passes are happening now! The earlier you buy the better deal you’ll get, so below you’ll […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | July 31, 2017 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Owned Perisher Ski Resort, Australia Loses Lease Big news out of Australia that could slow the growth of Australia’s ski industry. The New South Wales Government and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have decided to not continue the status quo and not grant a head lease for the Perisher Range to any company. The decision was not expected until October and is generally considered a […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | July 10, 2017 4 Comments
Build Your Own Private Colorado Ski Resort! For $19.5 Million! Ever dream of endless, private powder? Now is your chance to make that a reality… but only if you have a spare $19.5 million that’s burning a hole in your pocket. A home services division of the enormous conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway is selling property smack in the middle of Vail and Beaver Creek, called Battle Mountain Ranch, for […] Spencer Miller | July 3, 2017 0 Comments
VIDEO: Bear Breaks Into House in Vail, CO & Plays Piano! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiQU4_9-nOk You can’t make this stuff up! Last Wednesday, a black bear broke into a home in the 4000 block of Meadow Drive in East Vail, Colorado When the homeowner checked her security camera, she found a bear romping through her home, destroying things, and playing the piano. SnowBrains | June 6, 2017 0 Comments
Gourmet Meals On A Ski Bum Budget | Episode 1 | Angel Hair Pasta With A Twist GOURMET MEALS ON A SKI BUM BUDGET! Ep.1 With 38 resorts still open in the U.S. and several of them still receiving record snowfall, ski bum life is not over! After an early, exhausting day of hiking, skinning, skiing at one of the resorts still open or working at one of them, and probably a beer or two at après, […] Angelee Aurillo | May 11, 2017 1 Comment
Stowe Mountain Resort Added To Epic Pass | Stowe Season Pass Will Drop From $1860 To $859 According to the Burlington Free Press, Stowe Mountain Resort will be added to the 2017/18 Epic Pass, which will lower Stowe season pass prices from $1860 to $859. The pass includes Vail’s premier resorts in Colorado such as Breckenridge and Vail, along with Park City in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, and many others. About 1 month ago, Vail […] Industry News Chris Wallner | March 28, 2017 0 Comments
Vail Police Investigates and Warns About Fraudulent Ski Lift Ticket Sale The Vail Police Department is investigating multiple cases of ski lift tickets being fraudulently sold online through third-party vendors. In each case, ski lift tickets are being sold through Craigslist to visitors coming into Vail from out of town. When they arrive to pick up their tickets, they are either non-existent or are fraudulent. HOW DOES THE FRAUD WORK: In one […] Matias Ricci | January 19, 2017 0 Comments
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