Steven Agar

SnowBrains Chief Operating Officer. Summers running, hiking, climbing, and camping in the mountains of the Lake District, UK. Winters skiing all over the world.

Vail Resorts’ Proposed Takeover of Mt. Sunapee On Hold as it Requires State Approval

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Vail announced on 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 Colorado, but according to the Attorney General, the proposed takeover of Mount Sunapee will require New Hampshire state approval before the deal can proceed, slowing Vail’s procurement. The deal would […]
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Southern Hemisphere Update: Stormin’ Norman Delivers and More Resorts Celebrate Opening Day

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After many big-name resorts opened in Australia last weekend, the storm dubbed ‘Stormin’ Norman‘ delivered the goods bringing with it cold, wind and over 3-feet of snow to some areas. Over 31″ fell over the weekend at Perisher, and fellow New South Wales resort Thredbo also had some smiling riders. Mt. Hotham were the winners though with almost 3-feet falling […]
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Bryce Newcomb Passes Away Three Months after Suffering Brain Injury just Outside Jackson Hole, WY

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Professional skier Bryce Newcomb has passed away nearly three months after suffering a traumatic brain injury outside of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The Jackson, WY resident has been in a critical state since March, when he received a brain injury after a snow cornice broke, sending him tumbling down Cody Peak. On Monday Newcomb’s brother, Cole Newcomb released an update […]
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