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Reflecting on 5 Years Since COVID-19 Shut Down Ski Resorts and How it Has Shaped the Industry Today

Five years ago, the ski industry came to a screeching halt as the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented shutdowns across North America. In mid-March 2020, just as ski resorts were gearing up for the busy spring break season, operations were abruptly halted due to government mandates and growing concerns over virus transmission. For some, this is a sensitive subject, as […]
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New Zealand Ski Fields Forced to Close as Prime Minister Enforces Strict Lockdown After First Covid Case in 6-Months

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned the country to strict lockdown on Tuesday after the country’s first coronavirus case since February was reported in Auckland. The patient, a 58-year-old man, contracted the Delta variant of the virus. Yesterday, ski fields in New South Wales, Australia, were forced to close as a strict lockdown was enforced there. Related: Australian Ski Fields […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC Linked to World’s Largest Outbreak of COVID Variant Outside Brazil

A report from The Guardian claims that British Columbia is the center of the world’s largest outbreak of the P1 coronavirus variant. Whistler Blackcomb accounted for almost 200 of the Province’s 877 cases. The P1 variant is highly contagious and is more fatal among younger people. It has been traced back to Brazil. Related: Whistler Blackcomb, BC Will Not Reopen This […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC Ordered to Close For 3-Weeks Due To COVID-19 Outbreak

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia (BC), Canada, was ordered to temporarily close at midnight last night due to a spike in COVID-19 in the local community. The resort will remain closed until April 19th. We were just informed today by the Province of British Columbia that Whistler Blackcomb has been ordered to close as of midnight tonight. We would like […]
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Winter Park Resort, CO Declares COVID-19 Outbreak Among Resort Employees

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Winter Park Resort, CO and Grand County Public Health (GCPH) released a joint statement Monday night declaring a COVID-19 outbreak among resort employees. By reporting the outbreak, more resources can now be made available to the resort to combat the spread among workers. Through case investigations, it has been determined that these cases have not been traced back to transmission […]
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New Covid-19 Rules Ban UK Citizens From Going on Ski Holidays

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New rules introduced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday banned all UK citizens from non-essential travel, including skiing and snowboarding. Related: Ski Resorts in France and Germany to Remain Closed Until Potentially Mid-February Anybody wishing to travel outside the UK will first have to declare why and prove that it is essential, the government announced yesterday. Skiing and snowboarding are not […]
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Winter Park Resort, CO Amends Reservation System | No Reservation Required After 2pm

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As with most other Ikon resorts, Winter Park in Colorado began the season not requiring passholders to make reservations. But it soon became clear from lift-lines and crowds that to manage the demand of eager skiers and riders, a reservation system would be necessary. So the resort took the unpopular decision to implement one, beginning Saturday 19th December. Related: Winter […]
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CDC Investigating 8 Covid-19 Cases at Sunday River Ski Area, ME | 25 Cases at Resort Since November

Sunday River Ski Resort, ME has seen 25 covid-19 cases since they opened for the season in November. Maine CDC is currently investigating eight active cases, and twenty employees are currently in quarantine, reports News Center Maine. Related: Sunday River Resort, ME Offers Insight into What Winter 20/21 Will Look Like Karolyn Castaldo, a spokeswoman for the resort, says that […]
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February Opening for French Ski Resorts ‘Seems Highly Improbable’ | Government Says ‘This Winter is a Write-Off’

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The much-hoped-for reopening of ski resorts in France has been delayed yet again due to covid-19. The Tourism Minister told the industry that this winter would be a write-off. The government announced yesterday that ski lifts would not be allowed to open from February 1, a date given by the government for a possible easing of restrictions, and a “reopening in […]
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Ski Resorts in Italy Remain Closed as Government Postpones Opening Day Again

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Opening day at Italian ski resorts keeps coming tantalizingly close before being ripped from eager skiers’ fingertips as the government again moves the goalposts. 18th January was supposed to be the most recent re-opening day, but the Italian government announced on Saturday that the public would have to wait – until 15th February, at least. Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, announced […]
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Killington Resort, VT No Longer Requiring Weekday Parking Reservations

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Like all of us, Killington Resort, VT, was unsure how the season would pan out. To limit capacity, they began by not requiring ticket holders to reserve their days but did require all visitors to reserve their parking spaces. Related: Killington Resort, VT Unveils Winter 20/21 Operating Plan | Late Opening and Parking Reservations Required for All We are implementing […]
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Stay at Home Order Lifted for Greater Sacramento Region | What That Means for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that the stay at home order restricting the Greater Sacramento Region of California would be lifted, ending a month-long shutdown. NEW: We’re seeing stabilization in ICUs & positivity rates. Greater Sacramento is coming out of the Regional Stay-at-Home & going back to purple tier effective today. We must continue to wear a mask & […]
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Ontario, Canada Premier Says That Ski Hills Are the “Last Thing on My Mind” | Have We Already Seen the End of the Season?

Today, Tuesday, January 12, the Government of Ontario announced a second state of emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic after new modeling has suggested daily cases will double within the next month. With this terrible news and new projections, what can we expect for the rest of the current ski season—or have we already seen the end of it? During a […]
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID Cancels Night Skiing Over COVID-19 Concerns

This Sunday, January 10th, Schweitzer Mountain Resort posted on their Facebook that they would be no longer be offering night skiing over the coming long weekend, citing concerns around the lack of regard for COVID-19 guidelines. In the post, President and CEO of Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Tom Chasse, describes “an overwhelming lack of compliance with our mask policies and social […]
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Pitkin County, CO (Aspen Snowmass) Bans Indoor Dining | Ski Resort to Remain Open Without Reservations

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During a meeting yesterday Pitkin County in Colorado, home to Aspen Snowmass ski area, voted to ban indoor dining and move into Red Level restrictions. The Board of Health decided against a ‘full shutdown’ meaning Aspen Snowmass ski area will remain open for now. Related: Pitkin County, CO (Aspen Snowmass) Meeting Today to Decide on March-Like Full Shutdown, Closing Ski […]
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