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Cali Pass Price Increase Set for October 31 as Interest in Independent Ski Resorts Grows

The Cali Pass, which offers unlimited access to a collection of independent California mountains, is set to increase in price on October 31. Designed as an alternative to the massive multi-resort passes, the Cali Pass appeals to local skiers seeking a less crowded, family oriented experience without sacrificing quality terrain. Backed by Invision Capital of Chicago, the California Mountain Resorts […]
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Loveland Ski Area, CO, Will Open on Saturday, November 9, for the 2024-25 Season

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Loveland Ski Area in Colorado has announced it will open for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 9. Chet’s Dream will spin at 8:30 a.m., offering skiers and riders access to Cat Walk, Mambo, and Home Run for top-to-bottom laps on nearly 1,000 vertical feet of terrain. “It’s official! Loveland Ski Area will kick off the 2024/25 season on Saturday, […]
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Ski Industry Unions Across America Fight For Experienced Staff Retention and Training Incentives

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This past year the ski industry saw a continued rise in labor organization. Ski patrollers at Loveland, Colorado, voted to unionize, lift mechanics at Park City, Utah, recently approved their first contract, and ski patrollers at Eldora, Colorado, are waiting to schedule their own union election. This recent momentum in the labor movement has also led to lift mechanics unionizing […]
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Ski Patrollers at Loveland Ski Area, CO, Vote to Unionize

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Yesterday, ski patrollers and paramedics at Loveland Ski Area, CO, submitted a petition for a representation election to the National Labor Relations Board. They are organizing as the Loveland Ski Patrol Professional Union under CWA 7781, the United Professional Ski Patrols of America. The petition was submitted with 70% support. Related: Should We Pay Ski Patrollers More? “Loveland has seen […]
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Loveland Ski Area, CO, Opens Free Ridge Cat For Expert Skiing at Above 13,000ft

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Yesterday, Loveland Ski Area, CO, announced that the ridge cat is now open for the season. The ridge cat offers free cat skiing in expert terrain over 13,000 feet along the Continental Divide. Enjoy free snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide and explore some of Loveland’s most exhilarating terrain with a free ride on the Ridge Cat. Take in the amazing […]
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Loveland and Arapahoe Basin, CO, Prepping Snowguns to Start Snowmaking in 2-Weeks

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Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin, CO, are getting ready to take advantage of the falling temperatures by getting their snowguns ready to start firing. Both resorts intend to open in mid-October and will begin snowmaking for real in the next couple of weeks or so. Loveland yesterday shared a video of crews testing snowguns, and A-Basin COO Alan Henceroth […]
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Loveland Ski Area, CO, Begins Countdown to Snowmaking | 29 Days to Go

Meteorological fall began today, so as the days continue to get shorter and cooler we can start dreaming of winter. Let the countdown begin! Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, often one of the first resorts in North America to open, has started a countdown on their website until they start to make snow. Loveland’s snowmaking team typically starts making snow the last […]
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