The Next 60 Years at Vail Mountain, CO Since it opened 60 years ago in December of 1962, Vail Mountain has led the industry. From its dedication to high-speed lifts to its pioneering safety programming to its world-class ski and snowboard school, Vail has become a staple of the ski world. Carrying on that tradition, resort leaders are committed to propelling the industry into the next 60 years […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence Sixty years ago on December 15th, 1962 at 9:00 AM Vail mountain in Colorado officially opened with one gondola and two chairlifts with tickets selling at a whopping $5. Since Vail Mountain’s humble beginnings, founded by Pete Seibert, Earl Eaton, and the rest of the Vail Corporation, they have continued to expand and lead the ski industry. Vail Mountain has […] Industry News Riley McDonald | January 27, 2023 1 Comment
A First Timer’s Guide to Vail Mountain, CO Looking to visit Vail for the first time but don’t know where to start? With 5,289 acres of skiable terrain, a beautiful base village widely regarded as one of the best in the nation, and dozens of fantastic food and restaurant options, Vail is undoubtedly one of the premier mountain destinations in the world. With so many excellent options, having […] Matt Scribner | January 26, 2023 4 Comments
[PHOTOS] Surprise Powder Day at Breckenridge, CO, with 15″ of New Snow Photos from Thursday, January 12, 2023 Breckenridge Ski Resort woke up yesterday morning to a beautiful surprise powder day. The Colorado mountain received 15 inches over the last 24 hours, topped with blue skies and good vibes across all Five Peaks. It was a wonderful day to be out in the mountains with plenty of powder for everyone. PHOTOS Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Opens Signature Blue Sky Basin | Resort Now Skiing & Riding Nearly 4,000 Acres Following the Dec. 15 opening of Vail Mountain’s Legendary Back Bowls, the resort opened its signature Blue Sky Basin for the season. Guests were treated to untouched powder, and endless tree runs across both Pete’s Bowl and Earl’s Bowl. Vail Mountain will offer nearly 4,000 acres for guests to enjoy during the holiday period. Related: [PHOTOS] Vail Mountain, CO, Report: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2022 0 Comments
The World’s Top 5 Most Exclusive Ski Resorts Engel & Völkers, globally known as the real estate agent for the most prestige properties, released their ranking of the world’s most exclusive ski resorts based on price per square meter. Ski properties for High Net Worth Individuals (‘HNWI’) are a lifestyle investment and a wise long-term capital investment, as demand outstrips supply in these prime locations. The pandemic has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 21, 2022 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Vail Mountain, CO, Report: 60th Anniversary Celebrated With Rope Drop on Legendary Back Bowls Report from Thursday December 15th and written by Justin McCarty Vail Mountain, CO, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, and was gifted the perfect amount of smokey cold powder snow that fell on the resort allowing for a midweek opening of the legendary back bowls. The plumes from every turn all around were overhead and lasted all […] Guest Author | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Sells 2.3 Million Pre-Purchased Passes for the 2022-23 Season Vail Resorts, who own and operate 37 ski areas across the United States including Vail, Breckenridge, Heavenly, and Crested Butte, have announced that they have sold 2.3 million pre-purchased passes for the 2022-23 Season. This serves as a 6% increase from the 2021-22 season, which means you can definitely expect to see a lot of skiers and snowboarders out on the […] Industry News Matt Scribner | December 15, 2022 2 Comments
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