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How The Secret Formula for Managing Ski Resort Crowds Could Soon Be Revealed

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Last season saw a record number of skier visits in the US. This marked the second straight year of record numbers, indicating the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. However, some may wonder if this is a good thing, because although the number of ski resorts in operation also grew, oftentimes visitors had to navigate overcrowded slopes. Many resorts try […]
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Lake Louise in Banff National Park, AB, Was Closed Yesterday Due to Overcrowding

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Lake Louise, one of Alberta’s premier tourist destinations, was briefly closed on Sunday afternoon due to concerns about overcrowding, according to Parks Canada. Related: Tahoe Transportation District Experimenting with Expensive Parking Fees to Reduce Overcrowding at Lake Tahoe The temporary closure prevented visitors from accessing the lake unless they were residents or had a nearby hotel reservation. “Until further notice, […]
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Reservations Required? New Parking Reservation System Implemented at One of Colorado’s Most Popular 14ers

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Quandary Peak in Summit County, Colorado is no stranger to its share of recreational visitors. Only hours from the Front Range at an elevation of 14,265 ft. and with relatively easy access to the summit, Quandary Peak is one of Colorado’s most crowded 14er. The Peak averaged almost 50,000 hikers annually, that was, until a new reservation pilot program was […]
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Finding Balance? How White Pass Ski Area, WA, Plans to Address Overcrowding and Preserve its Mountain Experience

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White Pass Ski Area first opened in 1953 and is considered by many of its nearby residents a hometown mountain, much more so than a destination resort. With more than 2,050 ft. of vertical covering 1,400 acres of skiable terrain, including 45 runs and eight lifts, White Pass welcomes skiers and snowboarders alike to its unique family mountain experience. With […]
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Coronavirus Closures Burden Rescue and Medical Personnel in Popular Backcountry Destinations

With literally every ski resort in the U.S. and North America closed down right now, many skiers and snowboarders are heading into the backcountry in search of new-fallen snow, exercise, and fresh air.  These all seem to be pretty innocent goals set by those of us who love the outdoors, especially skiing and snowboarding and want to maintain a certain […]
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