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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 [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | March 10, 2025
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Skiing is โ€˜Outdoor Recreationโ€™ Meaning Austriaโ€™s Ski Resorts Can Remain Open During National Lockdown

Last Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but just three days later announced that the lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision came just as ski resorts were beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdownโ€“โ€“But Only for the Unvaccinated It was [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 23, 2021
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Ski Resorts in Austria Forced to Close as National Lockdown Enforced | Also Mandating Vaccines for Whole Population

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On Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but today announced that lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision comes just as ski resorts are beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdownโ€“โ€“But Only for the Unvaccinated Austria will be the first country [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 19, 2021
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Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdownโ€“โ€“But Only for the Unvaccinated

As covid-19 cases surge, parts of Austria have returned to strict lockdownsโ€“โ€“but controversially, only for the unvaccinated. Beginning today, Salzburg and Upper Austria have introduced lockdowns for unvaccinated citizens. The lockdown is initially expected to last for ten days. As with previous lockdowns, they wonโ€™t be able to leave their homes, except for essential reasons like going to work, buying food, or exercising. [โ€ฆ]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 15, 2021
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Ski Areas in Victoria, Australia Reopen for 4th Time as Lockdown is Lifted

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For the fourth time this season, ski resorts in Victoria, Australia have reopened after the Victoria Government lifted the lockdown allowing ski areas to welcome regional guests back from Friday 10 September.  Related: New Lockdown in Victoria, Australia, Forces Ski Resorts to Close Again Restrictions are still in place, and the Victorian Government is regularly updating the travel restrictions and zoning classifications required to travel in [โ€ฆ]

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Oz Brains | September 13, 2021
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Ski Fields Still Canโ€™t Reopen as New Zealand Extends Strict Lockdown

Yesterday, the New Zealand government extended the nationwide lockdown amid a growing outbreak of COVID-19 infections, meaning ski fields have to remain closed. Related: New Zealand Ski Fields Forced to Close as Prime Minister Enforces Strict Lockdown After First Covid Case in 6-Months The entire country re-entered the strictest, level-four lockdown, originally for three days, last Wednesday. โ€œThe best thing [โ€ฆ]

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Kiwi Brains | August 24, 2021
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Australian Ski Fields Forced to Close as Strict Lockdown Enforced in NSW

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Ski fields in Australia have again been forced to close as a covid-19 lockdown is introduced throughout New South Wales. The entire state of New South Wales is under stay-at-home conditions, which began at 5 pm on Saturday, August 14, and are expected to last until at least 12.01 am on Sunday, August 22. Gladys Berejiklian, head of NSW, said this [โ€ฆ]

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Oz Brains | August 16, 2021
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New Lockdown in Victoria, Australia, Forces Ski Resorts to Close Again

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Ski resorts in Victoria, Australia, have been forced to close again as another statewide lockdown was announced yesterday. This is Victoriaโ€™s sixth lockdown since the COVID-19 pandemic began and the fourth of 2021. The last lockdown ended only a week ago on July 27. New rules meant visitors to Victoriaโ€™s ski hills had to show a negative COVID-19 test to be [โ€ฆ]

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Hannah | August 5, 2021
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5-Day Lockdown in Victoria, Australia Forces Ski Resorts to Close

The state of Victoria, Australia, has just begun a โ€œshort, sharpโ€ five-day lockdown to contain a growing outbreak of the Delta variant of covid-19. The lockdown means many ski resorts have been forced to closed, just as the snow is starting to fall. โ€œWeโ€™ve got no choice. We have to do this, otherwise, it will get away from us. We donโ€™t [โ€ฆ]

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Oz Brains | July 16, 2021
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NASA: Local Lockdowns Brought Fast Global Ozone Reductions

This article was first published by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at California Institue of Technology When lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic cut local nitrogen oxide emissions, the effect on ozone pollution was global and unexpectedly rapid. Related: Mount Everest is Visible From Kathmandu, Nepal for First Time in Living Memory As the coronavirus pandemic slowed global commerce to a crawl [โ€ฆ]

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Argentina Enters Another COVID-19 Lockdown, Threatening the 2021 Ski Season

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While COVID-19 vaccinations are on the rise around the world, the pandemic is still not under control. Several nations are still experiencing high rates of positive cases and death. Argentina has seen a rise in cases recently. Last Thursday, President Alberto Fernรกndez announced Argentinaโ€™s first lockdown of 2021, potentially impacting this ski season. Since May 10, Argentina has seen its [โ€ฆ]

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Alex Mangels | May 25, 2021
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COVID-19 Tests Required at Austrian Ski Resorts

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Austrian authorities have imposed new protocols at ski resorts. To get skiers and snowboarders back on the slopes in a safe manner, guests must now provide a negative COVID test result. PCR or antigen tests are acceptable and must have taken place within 48 hours before entering the resort, effective immediately. In addition to the new regulations, ski slopes have [โ€ฆ]

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Alex Mangels | February 19, 2021
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Italian Ski Resorts: Re-Opening Postponed Until January 18th Due to Ongoing Covid-19 Concerns

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Today was supposed to be the day. The day Italians were finally allowed back on their ski slopes. But eager powderhounds will now have to wait for a further 11-days โ€“ at least. When Italy, along with the majority of Europe, went into lockdown and shut their ski resorts in November to help slow the spread of covid-19, the 7th of [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 7, 2021
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German Police Struggle to Keep Skiers Off Closed Ski Areaโ€™s Slopes During COVID-19 Lockdown

German police chased people off the slopes of a closed ski resort after hundreds flocked to Winterberg, defying appeals from authorities to stay home https://t.co/FWICyn7ag3 pic.twitter.com/M1n9t2jY6s โ€” Reuters (@Reuters) January 3, 2021 Who would have ever thought that the police would one day be fighting to keep people from skiing? Well, that day has come in Germany where local authorities [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 5, 2021
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Lake Tahoe, CA Closing to Visitors Thursday Night Under Regional Stay-at-Home Order

Lake Tahoe, CA is closing to visitors Thursday night under the regional stay-at-home order that was announced Wednesday, December 9th.  On Wednesday, the Greater Sacramento region fell below 15% ICU capacity, triggering the order. According to the state of California, ICU capacity fell to 14.3% as of Wednesday morning statewide. Now Lake Tahoe is shunning visitors as a way to [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 10, 2020
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California Governor Warns of a Repeat of โ€˜Stay at Homeโ€™ Orders That Closed Ski Resorts in Spring

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said yesterday that he was considering imposing more stay-at-home orders in California to prevent the genuine possibility that hospitals could be overwhelmed with covid-19 cases by Christmas. If Newsom repeats the spring restrictions, most outdoor business activities would be prohibited, and people would have to stay home except for essential services. Bad news for ski areas that [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 1, 2020
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Exclusive: In Letter to Employees, Aspen Ski Company CEO Warns that US Ski Season is in Jeopardy

SnowBrains obtained the following letter that Aspen SkiCo CEO Mike Kaplan sent to SkiCo employees on November 16, 2020. The letter warns that the current COVID spike is threatening ski season. This letter is partially specific to Aspen but also alludes to county shutdowns of ski resorts all across the country. Read Kaplanโ€™s exclusive letter below, and do your part [โ€ฆ]

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Clay Malott | November 18, 2020
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Italy Joins Austria, France and Germany in Lockdown | Ski Resorts Forced to Close

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Covid-19 is continuing to tighten its grip on Europe as Italy just became the latest nation to declare lockdowns forcing ski areas to close. They follow in the footsteps of France, Germany, and Austria who all locked down last week, closing all ski areas. So far, Switzerland has yet to capitulate to the ravaging pandemic. Related: Austria Latest European Country [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 6, 2020
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Austria Latest European Country to Enforce 2nd Lockdown | Ski Resorts Forced to Close

hintertux, Austria

On Saturday Austria announced another lockdown, that will see ski resorts forced to close for at least four weeks. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Saturday that the restrictions will begin Tuesday until the end of this month. Restaurants and bars will close (with the exception of takeaways), and cultural and sports & leisure activities will be canceled. A curfew will be [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 2, 2020
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France and Germany Enter 4-Week Lockdown Forcing Ski Resorts to Close

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Both Germany and France announced new a nationwide lockdown on Wednesday, throwing the only-just-begun ski season into disarray as ski resorts have been forced to close. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced the second lockdown in France that will begin on Friday, until December 1st. Germany has entered a four-week shutdown of restaurants, bars, cinemas, theaters, and other leisure facilities in [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 29, 2020
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