SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  9:10 pm MST, 10/25/2021 Forecast Summary: Two troughs of low pressure will move through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains through Thursday. Snow from the first system will begin Tuesday morning and continue into Wednesday. The second system will brush by Wednesday night and keep showers going into Thursday […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required to Dine on Mountain An unvaccinated man is asking Vail Resorts to refund his Epic Pass because of the company’s recent announcement it will only allow vaccinated guests to eat at its indoor restaurants this winter. Related: Guests at Vail Resorts Will Have to Provide Vaccination Proof to Dine On-Mountain Preston Thomas, and three friends, all bought Epic Passes well in advance of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 23 Comments
9 Best Ski Resorts in the United States in 2021 The US is home to some of the top ski resorts in the world, making it a premier destination to rival the likes of the Alps and Pyrenees in Europe, with a ski break proving to be a favorite vacation for the whole family, Go-Koala says in their introduction to their ‘American Ski Index’ ranking. Related: Top 10 Small Ski […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2021 4 Comments
Vail Resorts Reported 42% Increase in Epic Pass Sales Thanks to 20% Price Reduction In a move that stunned the industry, Vail Resorts announced in March 2021 that the Epic Pass for winter 21/22 would cost 20% less than it did the previous season. That’s $196 less than the same pass last season, and more importantly, $216 less than Alterra is charging for its Ikon Pass. Related: Vail Resorts Slashes Cost of Epic Pass by […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2021 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Yesterday Reported $140.8-Million Loss in Last Financial Quarter During its earnings call yesterday, Vail Resorts reported a loss of $140.8 million for the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended July 31st. Covid-19 related closures in Australia significantly impacted this summer’s balance sheet. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts The company posted $204.2 million in revenue for the quarter, up from […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2021 0 Comments
Leakage From Vail Mountain, CO Snowmaking Test Could be Responsible for Deaths of 120 Fish Accidental leakage from a storage tank used by Vail Mountain, CO, in its snowmaking operation could be responsible for the death of more than 120 fish, Vail Daily reports. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials were at the scene yesterday to collect water samples and found 85 mottled sculpin, 17 brown trout, 16 rainbow trout, one brook trout, and one cuttbow […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 22, 2021 0 Comments
Vail, CO Expansion on Golden Peak Creates More Room for Ski Racing An expansion of Golden Peak at Vail Mountain in Colorado lays the foundation for a new training and racing venue for the dual moguls’ event. The initial Golden Peak expansion, undertaken in 2019, included three new ski runs over a 68-acre expansion area and a new T-bar lift to service the terrain. Although the runs are primarily designed for race […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Named One of Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2021 This week Forbes shared its third-annual America’s Best-In-State Employers list, recognizing organizations top-rated by employees across the country. Compiled through a survey of U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors, including topics like salary, potential for career growth, and work environment, Vail Resorts was named to the list for the first year—one of a select group of companies in Colorado. Related: Vail Resorts Announces its […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 26, 2021 5 Comments
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