Vermont Ski Resorts Left with $100 Million Loss This Season With the rapid distribution of the vaccine, most regions within the US are starting to see a drop in Covid-19 cases and a rise in economic growth. But for the Vermont ski industry, it is hard to look past the recent numbers published by the Vermont Ski Areas Association. According to the Vermont Ski Areas Association, the Covid-19 pandemic has […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 16, 2021 0 Comments
Sun Peaks, British Columbia is Yet Another BC Resort to Report a Covid-19 Outbreak This past Friday, Dr. Shane Barclay, a doctor from interior BC, wrote that 15 out of 40 tests taken at Sun Peaks Resort within two days last week came back positive, a sign that prompted him to urge the community about a potential new outbreak cluster within the province. In response, Sun Peaks Resort issued a statement saying, “Within the […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 12, 2021 2 Comments
Suicide Six Ski Area, VT Looking to Add Bronco Off-Roading Course With all ski resorts limited to only making revenue half of the year, many have come up with ways to become not just ski resorts but year-round resorts, offering activities and attractions to draw people no matter what time of year. Traditionally, many ski resorts will turn to mountain biking, hiking, and golfing, but the Suicide Six ski area in […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
The Monumental Task of Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT Every single year since 1933, Glacier National Park has been home to an extraordinary task that must be complete each summer by its park staff and contractors: clearing the Going-to-the-Sun road. If you have not heard of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, it is a 32-mile (51.5km) road that runs through the mountains across Glacier National Park in Montana. The road, which […] Brains Liam Abbott | April 6, 2021 1 Comment
Big White is the 3rd BC Resort to Close Early Due to Covid-19 Earlier this week, Canada’s largest resort, Whistler Blackcomb, was forced to end their season early due to rising Covid-19 cases in the area. Within 48-hours they were followed by Revelstoke Mountain Resort who originally closed for one day due to covid-related staff shortages which escalated into the end of their season. Now, Big White ski resort is doing the same. Originally […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 2, 2021 2 Comments
Woman Breaks Uphill Ski World Record, Ascending 57,890’ in 24 Hours This past week ski mountaineer Martina Valmassoi broke the world record for most vertical feet ascended on skis by any female in a 24-hour period. Valmassoi broke this record by climbing 57,890’ feet (17,645m) in just one day. For reference, I don’t think most of us could even ski that much in a day, never mind going the other […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 1, 2021 2 Comments
Idaho, Montana, & Wyoming 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates As April looms just one day away and the warm weather begins to make its presence felt, ski resorts in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming will see the end of their seasons coming up within the month. Although no resorts in these states currently have their seasons scheduled to go into May, there is still almost a full month of skiing […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 31, 2021 2 Comments
Pacific Northwest 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates As the end of March is before us, it is time to start thinking about spring skiing in the Pacific Northwest, and depending on where you are, you may have only a week or so to cram in those final ski days this season. But don’t worry, if you know where to look, you maybe be skiing into the summer […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 30, 2021 2 Comments
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