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The 7 Best Ski Towns to Raise Kids West of the Mississippi

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Skiing and snowboarding are not cheap activities, particularly for parents of kids eager to join in on the fun. Airfares for the whole family, car rentals, rapidly rising gas prices, lodging, lift tickets, season passes, rental equipment, ski/board lessons, $20 bowls of chili on the mountain for lunch…thousands of dollars will be spent for a week-long trip, depending on where a […]
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Ski Towns Dominate the Most Expensive Housing in the U.S. with Jackson, WY, #2 and Breckenridge, CO, #3

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Everyone has a different definition when it comes to living in the ideal city, town, or village. According to the 2020 census, approximately 60% of the US population does not live in a big city. Cities with a population of over 50,000 represent 4% of all incorporated places and house the other 40%. However, the town and country lifestyle, often […]
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Almost 80% of Homes in Park City, UT, Are Vacant Or Not Owner Occupied

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The affordable housing shortage in ski towns is widespread and has been well documented. In mountain resort towns across the country, this crisis is causing employee shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the soul of a ski town’s true identity and culture. Related: Investigating the Ski Town Housing Shortage Park City, UT, is no exception to this quandary. The average […]
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Lake Tahoe, CA, Grapples with Worker Shortages and Lack of Affordable Housing

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It is no secret that Lake Tahoe is a desirable place to live. The beautiful mountains and lakes combined with world-class recreational opportunities mean it checks all the boxes for adventurers. All the boxes except for one: housing. The housing problem in ski towns, in general, is well known, but the Sierra seems especially bleak. Around Lake Tahoe, medium home […]
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY to Begin Employee Housing Construction

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced plans to begin construction of new employee housing. Being one of the largest employers in town—employing 600 people year-round and up to 1,900 during peak winter season—additional employee housing for the resort to offer to long-term and short-term employees will be beneficial.  Plans include a combination of apartment-style units consisting of single, two, and […]
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Vail, CO, to Increase Sales Tax to Combat “Big Problem” of Housing

It’s no secret that affordable housing is an issue at ski resorts across the country, with resorts and towns struggling to hire enough staff in time for the upcoming winter. To combat this, Vail, CO, is proposing a sales tax increase to support housing initiatives, Vail Daily reports. Related: Utah Ski Resorts Desperately Seeking Employees as Winter Approaches and National Labor […]
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