2 Swiss Skiers Will Miss Men’s World Cup Downhill Opener in Canada Because They Refused Vaccination Two Swiss skiers will miss the first men’s downhill race of the World Cup ski season in Canada because they have refused the vaccination against covid-19. Canada requires international visitors to be fully vaccinated. Related: Plane or Train Travelers Required to Show Proof of Vaccination in Canada On Thursday, Urs Kryenbühl and Ralph Weber posted social media messages saying they had […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2021 0 Comments
Mt. Norquay Banff, AB Will Open on November 5th | First Canadian Resort to Open for Winter 21/22 Mt. Norquay Banff in Alberta, Canada, announced yesterday that they will be opening for the season on Friday November 5th. They will be the first resort in Canada to open for the season. Related: 5 Resorts Are Open in North America This Week The resort will join the handful of resorts in the US who already have their lifts spinning for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2021 0 Comments
Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Canada, Unable to Open This Season Due to Vacant Operator Position Hidden Valley Ski Resort, located in Elkwater Canada, is in need of a private contractor to oversee operational activities. The fate of the season for this resort is resting on whether the resort can fill the vacant position. Hidden Valleys’ inability to open would be devastating to local groups that have been participating in recreational activities on the hill since […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 28, 2021 0 Comments
These Are the Best Ski Towns in North America Beyond convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it’s having access to fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops. For others, it’s about great accommodations, a small-town vibe, or a historic atmosphere. Related: 9 Best Ski Resorts in the United States in 2021 USA Today has put together 18 of the best ski towns in North […] SnowBrains | October 28, 2021 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine Village, AB Will Require Guests to Provide Proof of Vaccination, Negative Test, or Exemption On Monday September 20th, 2021, the government of Alberta announced that all businesses in the province must either implement the Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program (which requires all guests to be fully vaccinated, proof of a privately-paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of service, or valid medical exemption prior to entry) or follow strict capacity limitations. After careful consideration, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2021 0 Comments
UPDATED: Ikon Pass – Opening Dates at North American Resorts It’s September now, we’re officially in meteorological autumn, so it’s okay to start thinking about skiing. And after ‘when is it going to snow,’ the next thing we need to know is ‘when will my resort open?’. Related: Ikon Pass Expands Further Into Europe With the Addition of Dolomiti Superski in Italy and Kitzbühel in Austria for Winter 21/22 Alterra just […] SnowBrains | September 3, 2021 3 Comments
Castle Mountain Resort, Alberta, to Invest More Than $1.5-Million in Resort Improvements Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada, is excited to announce that work on several major projects is underway, which will enhance the guest experience in time for the 2021-2022 season. This summer’s projects include upgrades to indoor and outdoor spaces, headlined by another major investment in snowmaking. The most notable projects being undertaken are: Snow Making Enhancements First installed in 2019, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
Canadian Ski Resorts Report First Snow of the Season It might still be August, and there might still be a heatwave punishing the western US, but ski resorts in Canada celebrated the first snow of the season yesterday. “It’s official… the first snowfall of the 2021/22 ski season!” – Banff Sunshine As we forecasted yesterday, a powerful northern trough is forecast to bring cold temperatures and snow to western North […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2021 0 Comments
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