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Vault Supervisor at Jay Peak, VT, Accused of Stealing Over $70,000

A vault supervisor at Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort has been accused of stealing over $70,000 from the resort’s safe, according to CBS News.  On Wednesday, July 22, police arrested 41-year-old Lisa Gaylor. Authorities are charging the Barton, Vermont resident with embezzlement, saying she took increments of cash ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 between the fall of 2025 and the spring […]
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Croatian Ski Scandal Raises Questions About Sports Funding

A financial corruption scandal within the Croatian Ski Federation has sent shockwaves through the country’s athletic organizations. Now, some of the country’s star athletes are calling for reform. Despite having a small population of just 3.8 million, the Balkan country is famous for its sports success in competitions like the Olympics and World Cups. It has also been home to dozens […]
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Sugarloaf Ski Resort, ME, Locked in $150K Financial Dispute With County Over Canceled Dam Project

Franklin County is seeking the return of approximately $150,000 in taxpayer money that they allege was improperly billed by Sugarloaf, Maine’s largest ski resort, for a long-abandoned infrastructure project. According to reporting from the Bangor Daily News, the financial disagreement is currently straining the relationship between county government and one of the region’s primary employers. Related: Tragic Shooting Near Sugarloaf […]
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French Ski Resorts Invest €555 Million in 2025, Maintaining Record-Level Commitment

French ski resorts invested €555 million in 2025, maintaining a historically high level of spending and reinforcing the sector’s central role in mountain economies, according to the annual investment survey conducted by Montagne Leaders magazine in partnership with Atout France and Domaines Skiables de France. The total is nearly identical to 2024 and stands 50% above the ten-year average, keeping […]
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U.S. Olympic Athletes to Receive $200,000 Each Thanks to Massive Donation From Billionaire

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Unlike many countries around the world, the United States government does not reward its Olympians. But one man, billionaire Ross Stevens, is looking to help the U.S. Olympic athletes get paid. Related: ICE Officers to Attend Winter Olympics, Prompting Fury from Milan Mayor Stevens, who founded Stone Ridge Holdings Group, recently donated $100 million to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic […]
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Audit Shows New York’s Olympic Authority Lost Record $50 Million in Fiscal 2025

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The Olympic Regional Development Authority, which operates New York’s major ski areas and Olympic sports facilities, posted a record $50.15 million loss in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, according to an independent audit by EFPR Group. The authority, based in Lake Placid, oversees Belleayre, Gore Mountain, Whiteface Ski Area, and Mount Van Hoevenberg. Revenues rose by $6 million […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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Survey: How Economic Conditions Are Impacting U.S. Consumers’ Winter Travel Plans

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Winter can be the most expensive time of the year, not only because of the holiday season but also for epic ski trips. Winter ski trips are an incredible way to experience the thrill of the slopes while soaking in breathtaking mountain scenery. There’s nothing quite like the combination of fresh powder, crisp alpine air, and the après-ski atmosphere that […]
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Installation of Gondola at Eaglecrest, AK, Requires More Parts

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Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Juneau, Alaska, hit a figurative mogul while preparing to install their recently purchased gondola as more parts are required than initially calculated. Brought to the attention of the Juneau Assembly Committee at their Monday meeting, Eaglecrest General Manager Dave Scanlan informed Assembly members that the second-hand gondola will […]
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Valued at $862 Billion: This is Why We Love (and Spend so Much on) Nature

  The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has just made a powerful discovery that the outdoor recreation industry is now worth 862 billion dollars. The outdoor industry is worth more than the oil and gas industry by almost 750 billion dollars but it doesn’t just provide for the economy it provides an additional 4.5 million jobs. […]
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US Mint to Produce Snowboarding Coin Highlighting History in Vermont

Coming in 2022, the United States Mint will start producing a limited edition one-dollar coin highlighting the impact of Vermont on the sport of snowboarding. The coin is a part of the “American Innovation” series of one-dollar coins, which will eventually highlight innovations from all 50 states plus Washington DC. The coin, designed by artist Justin Kunz, was designed specifically […]
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Vail Resorts Posts $65.3 Million Quarterly Loss | Made $1.3 Billion Last Year, Season Pass Sales Up 24%

While Vail Resorts Inc. has seen its highest visitations throughout this year, their most recent numbers report a significant loss for the summer quarter. Throughout the entire fiscal year, Vail is posting good earnings and significant growth across the board. Vail Resorts Inc. 2016 Statistics The July quarter recorded a $65.3 million loss, better than last years $70.1 million loss Total mountain […]
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