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43-Year-Old Chilean Skier Dies After Accident At Vail Mountain

A 43-year-old man from Chile died following an accident in Blue Sky Basin at Vail Mountain on February 28th.

Vail, CO, Finally Opens Legendary Back Bowls in Early February, Marking One of the Latest Openings in Modern History - SnowBrains

Vail Mountain opened limited Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin terrain on February 6, reaching over 2,800 skiable acres amid an unusually late season.

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1 month ago

Western Ski Resort's Struggles Continue as Vail Mountain, CO, Records Lowest Snowpack in 47 Years - SnowBrains

Vail Mountain has recorded its lowest snowpack in 47 years, with just 67 inches of snow so far this season. It has been a tough season so far for many resorts located in the Rockies and out West. "We experienced one of the worst early-season snowfalls in the Western U.S. in over 30 years," Rob Katz, Chief Executive Officer, said in a press release. This has limited Vail Mountain and other resorts from opening new terrain and has decreased skier visits.

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1 month ago

It's Official, Vail Might Be Overrated

Flying a family to Ski Bansko, Bulgaria for three days can cost less than skiing three days at Vail when comparing lift tickets, rentals, and airfare.

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2 months ago

2 Men Hospitalized After Fall From Vail Mountain, CO, Chairlift - SnowBrains

Two men were injured Monday after falling from the Mountaintop Express Lift (No. 4) at Vail Mountain, according to statements from the resort and reporting from the Vail Daily. A 59-year-old man from Sherman Oaks, California, and a 21-year-old man from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, fell from the high-speed quad and were transported to Vail Health Hospital, Vail Mountain spokesperson Michelle Dallal confirmed in an email shared by the Vail Daily. Their conditions were not immediately available.