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Alterra Mountain Company Announces $207 Million Spend on Capital Improvements

by MJ Tarallo

Vail Resorts announcement of a 20 percent reduction in Epic Pass prices raised quite a buzz among snow sports enthusiasts recently and now Alterra Mountain Company has made a big announcement of its own. Alterra is planning to invest $207 million in capital improvements among its holdings including $111 million at Steamboat, Deer Valley, Squaw …

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Women’s Initiative Task Force Report Examines Role that Women Play in Ski and Snowboard Education

by MJ Tarallo

New report explores women’s role in teaching skiing and snowboarding.

Women’s Initiative Task Force Report Examines Role that Women Play in Ski and Snowboard EducationRead More

Whistler-Blackcomb Identified as COVID Hotspot; Closes for the Season

by MJ Tarallo

Not that Americans could visit anyway but British Columbia instituted restrictions on Monday that forced a quick end of the season for Whistler-Blackcomb. The resort has been identified as a hotspot of COVID-19 cases, according to published reports, including The Snow Industry Letter. The resort now will turn its attention to summer activities. There has …

Whistler-Blackcomb Identified as COVID Hotspot; Closes for the SeasonRead More

Vail Slashes Epic Pass Prices/Dramatic Changes for Two Consumer Shows

by MJ Tarallo

The Epic “Skinny” Times are a-changing in the snow sports industry! Vail has cut the price of its Epic Pass by 20 percent for next season, according to a recent company announcement. The price reduction applies to the entire portfolio of the Company’s North American pass lineup, including Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass and Epic Day Pass; Whistler …

Vail Slashes Epic Pass Prices/Dramatic Changes for Two Consumer ShowsRead More

Jessie Diggins Triumphs: FIS World Cup Champ In XC

by MJ Tarallo

In the continuing spirit of Women’s History Month, this article is being reprinted from the xcskiresorts.com web site, Roger Lohr, publisher. The story originally was written by Peggy Shin and posted at TeamUSA.com. Diggins previously was saluted on this web site along with Olympics teammate Kikkan Randall for their Gold Medal performance at the 2018 …

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Saluting U.S. Female Snow Sports Athletes for Women’s History Month – Part 2

by MJ Tarallo

Highlighting some of the best female skiers of all time.

Saluting U.S. Female Snow Sports Athletes for Women’s History Month – Part 2Read More

March is “Women in History Month”: A Salute to Women in Snow Sports! Part 1

by MJ Tarallo

March is “Women in History Month” so what better time is there than this month to salute what U.S. woman have done for and in the snow sports industry? The short answer is “plenty”. Many of these women already have been inducted in the U. S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. For more inductees, …

March is “Women in History Month”: A Salute to Women in Snow Sports! Part 1Read More

Avalanches Reaching Record Numbers; Blame COVID

by MJ Tarallo

It may sound silly to say that COVID is responsible for the number of avalanches this season. Maybe so, but it certainly has had an impact since more people are flocking to the mountains in an effort to escape crowded metro areas. So far this winter season, 33 people have died in US avalanches, according …

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“Socially-Responsible” Indy Pass Continues to Grow

by MJ Tarallo

For the second time in February, the year’s shortest month, the creators of the Indy Pass have announced the addition of two more resorts. This time, the focus is on the northeast. Waterville Valley Resort in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire and Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine will join the Indy Pass through the end of …

“Socially-Responsible” Indy Pass Continues to GrowRead More

Are Fortunes at Destination Ski Resorts Turning Around? Depends!

by MJ Tarallo

January started bringing an abundance of snow to many ski resorts and especially to many western mountain slopes. And, news about a drop in both COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is a positive sign. That combination gave a boost to lodging properties in 18 mountain destinations across eight western states, according to the mid-winter report distributed …

Are Fortunes at Destination Ski Resorts Turning Around? Depends!Read More

Colorado Resort Reports 109 Covid Positive Cases Among Staff; Are They Alone?

by MJ Tarallo

Last week, Winter Park Resort in Colorado reported that 109 employees tested positive for COVID. Currently, that is the most of any Colorado resort. Apparently, the outbreak was due to “employee housing” issues such as socializing while off the job and not via interactions with guests. The ski season in Colorado is in full swing. …

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Snow and Temps are Falling: Layering is Mandatory and XC Skiing is an Option

by MJ Tarallo

Ever heard of Snow Brains? The “Brains” behind the web site are making a bold prediction about tons of snow falling on Colorado over the next couple of weeks. And Colorado is not the only region getting snow. Snow is falling in so many places and so are temperatures. Brace yourselves for an “arctic outbreak” …

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  • Alterra Mountain Company Announces $207 Million Spend on Capital Improvements
  • Women’s Initiative Task Force Report Examines Role that Women Play in Ski and Snowboard Education
  • Whistler-Blackcomb Identified as COVID Hotspot; Closes for the Season
  • Vail Slashes Epic Pass Prices/Dramatic Changes for Two Consumer Shows
  • Jessie Diggins Triumphs: FIS World Cup Champ In XC
  • Saluting U.S. Female Snow Sports Athletes for Women’s History Month – Part 2
  • March is “Women in History Month”: A Salute to Women in Snow Sports! Part 1
  • Avalanches Reaching Record Numbers; Blame COVID
  • “Socially-Responsible” Indy Pass Continues to Grow
  • Are Fortunes at Destination Ski Resorts Turning Around? Depends!
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