Vail Resort’s Epic Season Pass: Pros and Cons Vail resorts has been heavily featured in the news this ski season for staff shortages, mismanagement, EpicMix app malfunctions, and much more. As more news comes out about the company, it is important to ask yourself this question: should I purchase or renew my Epic Season pass for the 2022-2023 ski season? The Epic Pass made its debut in 2008, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 14, 2022 6 Comments
[VIDEO] Mountain Lion Startles Visitors in Vail, CO Visitors in the Lionshead Village area in Vail, Colo. were surprised this past weekend with an uncommon visitor – a wild mountain lion. The lion was first spotted Saturday morning by a guest at The Antlers at Vail. The guest alerted a front desk agent, Emily Holguin, and from there, guests were alerted of the mountain lion’s presence in the […] Haleigh Hafner | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
Fire at Kimberley Hill Resort, BC Deemed Arson by Officials On December 18th, 2021, officials at Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR) found the Northstar Chairlifts in flames. This lift is the main access point to the Canadian ski resort, and as a result resort officials have had to try and come up with unique ways to get visitors up the mountain. This fire could not have come at a worse time […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 1 Comment
Pulseline Adventures is the Perfect Alaska Heli-Ski Company for All Skiers If you’re like me, you probably thought heli-skiing was reserved for the most pristine, highest trained skiers and boarders. However, after interviewing the owner of Pulseline Adventures, Gabe Monroe, via email, I quickly learned that this preconceived notion was anything but true. Deep in the Alaskan Chugach Mountains, Pulseline Adventures is one of only three heli-ski companies with access to […] Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 5 Comments
Pair of Teenage Hikers Stranded for 9 Days in Oregon Wilderness Rescued by Coast Guard What would you do if you were stranded in the mountains of Oregon during peak winter conditions? If you’re like me and you have no clue what the best course of action would be to stay alive, take note from the pair of 19-year-old hikers—Parker Jasmer and Christian Farnsworth. #BreakingNews #USCG Sector North Bend MH-65 aircrew assists @LaneSheriffOR in locating […] Backcountry Haleigh Hafner | January 6, 2022 0 Comments
5 of the Best Ski Resorts for Activities Other Than Skiing Have you ever tried to plan a ski trip for a large group, and some members of the group can’t ski? Or maybe, on some days during your ski trip, weather conditions simply do not permit safe skiing conditions? How do you plan on entertaining people in these conditions? Below, I have compiled a list of ski resorts that are […] Haleigh Hafner | January 5, 2022 0 Comments
History of Breckenridge: The 4th Largest Ski Resort in Colorado Happy New Year SnowBrains readers! I got to ring in 2022 by exploring the slopes in Breckenridge – the 4th largest ski resort in Colorado. While I was there, I was taken aback by the natural beauty of the massive resort. Located at an elevation of 9,600 feet, the mountain encompasses an impressive area of 2,908 acres with five amazing […] Haleigh Hafner | January 4, 2022 1 Comment
Missing Dog Found at North Vancouver Ski Area Just in Time For The Holidays A Christmas miracle happened in Grouse Mountain Resort, located in North Vancouver, on December 14th. Luna, a three-year-old rescue dog from Korea, was finally found by the mountain’s operations team after fending for herself for three weeks. The operations team found Luna huddled under the Olympic Express Chairlift, and she was immediately escorted back to her owners on a snowcat […] Haleigh Hafner | December 21, 2021 0 Comments
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