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Aspen, CO, Ski Patrol Union Signs 3-Year Agreement with SkiCo.

Aspen Skiing Company (ASC), the mountain arm of the Aspen One portfolio, and Aspen Professional Ski Patrol Association (APSPA), the union representing the company’s Ski Patrol, have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, following months of thoughtful, collaborative negotiations. Founded in 1986, APSPA is one of the oldest ski patrol unions in the country. APSPA represents ski patrollers, bike […]
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SkiCo Proposes to Expand Snowmass Ski Area, CO

Big changes are coming to Aspen’s Snowmass Ski Area. From increasing the snowmaking production to potentially expanding terrain, SkiCo representatives updated the board on proposed amendments to the Snowmass Mountain Master Plan that was approved by the U.S. Forest Service in January 2023. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, New Lifts, and Expansions – SnowBrains […]
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Aspen SkiCo, CO, Is Suing Skiwear Brand Perfect Moment

Aspen Skiing Company (‘SkiCo’), the owner and operator of Aspen Snowmass Resort, Colorado, is taking legal action against high-end skiwear brand Perfect Moment, alleging trademark infringement and other violations. The dispute dates back to March 2021, when Perfect Moment posted images of influencers sporting its skiwear on social media, taken on Aspen Skiing Co.’s lifts and slopes. Following a cease-and-desist […]
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Australian Wildfires Threaten More Ski Areas | Aspen SkiCo Donates $12.5k | 27 People and 1-BILLION Animals Have Perished

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As winds increase and temperatures remain high, wildfires in Australia are expected to worsen towards the end of the week, threatening even more ski areas. Related: Australian Ski Resort Destroyed by Raging Wildfires | Up To 500-Million Animals Estimated to Have Perished Selwyn Ski Resort, in New South Wales, reported earlier this week that the resort had been destroyed by […]
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Former Aspen Skiing Co. Executive Pleads Guilty to $1-Million Theft From Skico

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A former Aspen city councilman and mayoral candidate who stole and sold more than $2.4 million worth of skis, snowboards and other goods while working as an Aspen Skiing Co. executive for 17 years, pleaded guilty in court yesterday. Derek Johnson, 51, and his wife, Kerri Johnson, 48, admitted in Pitkin County District Court to stealing between $100,000 and $1 […]
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Aspen SkiCo CEO Urges Locals to Embrace Ikon Pass Holders | Accuses Locals of ‘Blatant Snobbery’

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Skico President and CEO Mike Kaplan addressed the local business community during an annual event in Aspen, CO this week, celebrating the success of last year’s winter and urging the audience to embrace Ikon Pass holders, reports the Aspen Times. “We are going to bask a little bit in the glow of last year. I don’t know about you but […]
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Opinion: Amidst Telluride Strike Over Value of Ski Patrol Experience, Mammoth Reminds Us What Patrollers Risk

Last week, Cole Murphy, an experienced  Mammoth Ski Patroller, tragically lost his life as a result of injuries sustained in an in-bounds avalanche at Mammoth Mountain. At the time of the accident, Murphy and other ski patrollers were working to mitigate the risks of in-bounds avalanches, acutely heightened by the more than 60 inches of snow that had fallen in […]
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Ski Cooper, Colorado, Releases $40 Million Master Development Plan

Ski Cooper, located north of Leadville, Colorado, has released its 2025 Master Development Plan (MDP), which will span approximately 15 years. The timeline will ultimately be determined by NEPA approval and Ski Cooper’s financial means and priorities, as outlined in the MDP. The project will be conducted in three phases, costing in total over $40 million, and includes important lift […]
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Snowboarder in Hit & Run Case in Aspen Mountain, CO, Offered Plea Deal

  A year-and-a-half-old criminal case in Pitkin County, Colorado, finally gains some traction as the person allegedly responsible for the accident at Aspen Mountain last year finally appeared in court, albeit virtually. The incident happened on February 24, 2024, when Brooklyn resident Riku “Eric” Banushi allegedly lost control and hit Aspen resident Anne Cassidy from behind near the base of […]
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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Receives Green Light from Pitkin County for New Lift Project

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is preparing for an exciting lift upgrade, after Pitkin County officials gave the green light for the replacement of two aging lifts with a new high-speed quad. The so-called Nell Bell chair will take the place of the Little Nell and Bell Mountain lifts, both of which have served skiers for generations but are nearing the end […]
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Delta Air Lines Announces New Winter Flights From the Midwest to Colorado

Delta Air Lines, known for catering to winter enthusiasts looking to hit the mountains across the country, has announced it will offer flights from the Midwest to Colorado this upcoming season. Over the holidays, from December 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026, the airline will offer daily flights between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, […]
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Colorado Ski Resorts Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates

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Spring has sprung, which means the 2024-25 resort ski season, unfortunately, has almost ended. Most Colorado ski resorts are closing on various Sundays throughout April, starting on the 6th and ending on April 27. This year’s May resort skiing will likely be at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Loveland, and Winter Park’s Mary Jane. Below are all Colorado resorts’ closing dates. Related: […]
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Aspen Skiing Company Reaches $1.575 Million Settlement in Employee Class Action Lawsuit

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Aspen Skiing Company has agreed to pay $1.575 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving approximately 10,000 current and former employees. The settlement, approved by District Court Judge Anne Norrdin on Monday, concludes over a year of legal disputes regarding alleged labor law violations, reports The Aspen Times. Related: Judge Grants Final Approval of Vail Resorts’ $13.1-Million Offer to […]
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