Men’s Downhill: Austrian Ski Racer Marco Schwarz out for Rest of Season After Devastating Crash in Bormio, Italy The Austrian Ski Association ‘Ski Austria’ announced today, December 28, 2023, that their ski racer Marco Schwarz has suffered a cruciate ligament and internal meniscus tear as well as cartilage damage during a crash during today’s Men’s Downhill race in Bormio, Italy. The Austrian had slipped away after the second timing point and hit the safety nets at high speed. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, Cancels New Year’s Eve Festivities Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada, California, announced that it had to cancel its New Year’s Eve festivities. The resort announced the decision on their website and social media accounts: “Unfortunately, due to unseasonably low snow levels we have had to cancel all New Years Eve festivities. We are as sad as you are, keep the snow dances […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
No Rest for the Wicked: Shiffrin Wins 92nd FIS World Cup in Giant Slalom at Lienz, Austria With not even a week’s rest for the female technical skiers, the Giant Slalom was back on at the FIS World Cup circuit at Lienz in Austria on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Training was held on Boxing Day as well as December 27, 2023. The event at Lienz consists of a Giant-Slalom race today, Thursday, December 28, and a Slalom […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Airbags Will Become Compulsory for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers from 2024/25 The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) is planning to make the use of airbags compulsory for Downhill and Super-G ski racers from 2024/25. According to a FIS spokesperson, airbags have “proven to be a valuable measure to increase the safety of athletes in speed races.” The recent serious crash of Canadian Broderick Thompson brought attention back to the discussion […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts CEO Reveals the Company Pre-Sold Over 2 Million Season Passes CEO of Vail Resorts, Kirsten Lynch, was recently interviewed by Joe Kernen, the host of Squawk Box on CNBC, which is a stock market morning news and talk program. In 2021 Lynch succeeded Rob Katz as CEO of Vail Resorts. Prior to her promotion, she had served as the Chief Marketing Officer for more than ten years. During the interview, […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Eye-Watering Single-Day Lift Ticket Prices Across U.S. Ski Resorts for the Holiday Weekend When considering a last-minute ski trip to ring in the New Year in a winter wonderland, there are several factors to keep in mind before pulling the trigger. Housing accommodations could be booked up, but there is a good chance you will always be able to find a vacation home or hotel. Restaurant reservations may be hard to come by, […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 27, 2023 2 Comments
New Chairlift Wild Spur Express at Winter Park Resort, CO, Opens for the Season The Wild Spur Express chairlift at Winter Park Resort, Colorado, took its maiden voyage this morning as recent snowfall enabled the resort to open its Vasquez Ridge territory. Related: Winter Park Resort, CO, Shares Masterplan to Become Colorado’s 3rd Largest Resort The high-speed 6-pack, which boasts an impressive capacity of 2,800 people per hour, replaces the aging Pioneer Express 4-pack […] Industry News Steven Agar | December 27, 2023 1 Comment
Conditions Report – Slow Start to Ontario Ski Season After Warm Temperatures and Plenty of Rain As one of the busiest times of the ski season is underway, Ontario ski resorts, like many other places right now on the East Coast, are seeing above-average temperatures that have left the region feeling more like spring, with winter yet to make a full appearance. Yet, despite the lack of a winter-filled Christmas time, there are still plenty of […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 27, 2023 4 Comments
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