Skiing and Snowboarding Are Amongst the Most Expensive Sports for Kids, Study Finds Youth sports can be a critical part of a child’s healthy development. They can offer benefits that improve the child’s physical health, mental and emotional well-being, and social skills. Studies have also shown that youth sports can teach healthy lifetime health habits, help the child perform better academically, and teach valuable life skills such as discipline, responsibility, and perseverance. Unfortunately, the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 1 Comment
Jay Peak, VT, Announces Price Freezes and Reductions to Help Keep Skiing Affordable Over the last few years, inflation in the U.S. has been a hot topic. In 2022, it reached a 40-year high due to post-pandemic demand, supply chain disruptions, and increased energy prices. While the inflation rate has slowed to more moderate levels today, many consumers are still feeling the financial strain of increased prices over the last handful of years. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Ski Resorts in the World Skiing is an expensive sport, and some ski resorts take luxury to the next level, offering world-class amenities, gourmet dining, and top-notch service to their guests. While the cost of a ski trip can add up quickly, the most expensive part is often paying for lodging. Related: The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States Not all resorts […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 20, 2023 7 Comments
How Much Will it Really Cost to Ride the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola? Earlier this summer when the Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) officially recommended a gondola to fix the traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon they left out one vital piece of information: what it would cost to ride the gondola. The answer to this question is up for speculation and involves a lot of moving parts. However, applying some known facts and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 28, 2022 8 Comments
Are the 2022 Winter Olympics the Most Expensive of All Time? In short, the surprising answer to the question: are the 2022 Winter Olympics the most expensive of all time, is no. Russia takes first place for the most expensive Winter Olympics. In 2014, Russia’s planners spent $22 billion on Olympic events, athletes, infrastructure, and more. The budget for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is $4 billion. While $4 billion may […] Olympics Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2022 0 Comments
Action For Change and Vail’s Steps Toward Inclusivity Last year, the cold-blooded killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd amplified the call for social change. Racial injustice, apparent across the world, was thrust into the spotlight through a single message: we have had enough. The response has been positively deafening, without letup. Since these events, a movement has swept the globe calling for systemic change and equality across borders. […] Industry News Alex Mangels | February 25, 2021 1 Comment
The Hardships of Making Snow | Cost, Reliance, & Environmental Impacts According to POW (Protect Our Winters) about 88% of ski resorts in the United States rely on snowmaking each season. Resorts will make snow to accumulate a base to open earlier, stay open later, or compensate to build features like halfpipes for competitions. Some resorts, like those in the Mid-Atlantic region, rely on snowmaking to have a season at all. […] Helena Guglielmino | November 3, 2017 4 Comments
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