Vermont Government Provides Operating Guidelines for Ski Resorts | Some Policies the ‘Most Restrictive in the Country’ The Vermont government yesterday provided guidance to ski resorts for operating during the pandemic.ย They aim to achieve the safest ski-and-ride experience in the country, while also protecting employees and the communities, Ted Brady, secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development said. Related: All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place The 13-page document goes into […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2020 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds Jay Peak Resort, VT for Winter 20/21 The Indy Pass is having a monumental offseason. After previously announcing 12 new ski areas for the upcoming winter season, the Indy Pass will be adding Jay Peak Resort to bring its total to 57 independent ski areas. Jay Peak Resort, located in Northern Vermont, is known for its challenging terrain and a lot of snow. It has the largest […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 20, 2020 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT Refunding All Canadians Who Bought a Season Pass Jay Peak Resort, VT, has decided to refund all season pass purchases made by its customers in Canada. Related: US-Canada Border Could Remain Closed Until Next Year | Reopening is a โLong, Long, Long Way Awayโ The four-season resort in the Green Mountains of Vermont is just 4-miles south of the US-Canada border and is one of the closest resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2020 1 Comment
Mad River Glen, VT & James Niehues Partnership Raises Over $120,000 โThe Man Behind the Mapsโ has done it again. James Niehues, along with Open Road Ski Company, have completed their partnership with legendary ski area Mad River Glen, VT, and the results couldnโt have gone better. Related: “Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can?” The partnership raised a grand total of $121,327 from 514 backers in just over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
2020+21 Jay Peak Resort, VT Anticipated Operating Plan | No Reservations and Walk-Up Day Tickets Available Jay Peak resort, VT, has revealed how they anticipate operating next season, amid a new abnormal world. Among the obvious health and safety expectations of social distancing, hand-washing, and mandatory face-coverings, most interesting is their ticketing policy. Related: All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place The resort will not be requiring pass holders to make reservations, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can? Mad River Glen is known for its slogan โski it if you can.โ However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to โpaint it if he can.โ James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of โThe Man Behind the Maps,โ is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. Heโs painted over 250 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
Burke Mountain Resort, VT Valued at $18.7 Million Burke Mountain Resort, located just outside Lyndon, VT in the northeastern part of the state, is for sale. Whatโs included in the sale? Burke Mountain (Ski) Resort 116-room Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center 2 ski lodges 1,608 acres of land The $18.7 million sale price was upheld by the Burke Board of Civil Authority. The appraised valuation was in […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 16, 2020 1 Comment
Killington Resort, VT Unveils Winter 20/21 Operating Plan | Late Opening and Parking Reservations Required for All The Beast of the East, Killington Resort, VT, yesterday provided eager skiers and riders with the lowdown of what to expect of the upcoming winter 20/21 season. Related: A Road Trip Around the Northeastโs Most Iconic Alpine Adventures with Ikon Pass Killington generally boasts the longest season in the east, usually opening mid-October and running through June.ย This season, however, opening […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 11, 2020 0 Comments