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…the Summer of Black Lives Matter and Covid-19. What a contrast in visuals – those barefoot, bare breasted and chested, bare faced in 1967 cavorting in San Francisco and elsewhere.. Now, many who are cavorting on beaches and participating in other mass gatherings are likely to be about the same age as those who put …

The “Summer of Love” Was 53 Years Ago and Now We Have……Read More

Four leading snow sports industry executives convened recently in a Zoom call organized by the North American Snow Sports Journalists Association (NASJA). The hour-long conference call on June 25 spanned many topics including encouraging diversity among participants, a topic that has seemingly eluded the industry for years but has seen renewed interest perhaps as a …

Snow Sports Leaders Ponder “Diversity” Amid Questions About the 2020-21 SeasonRead More

Based on comments and opinions by four prominent ski industry leaders, the 2020-21 season will look very different from previous years. The North American Snow Sports Journalists Association (NASJA) organized a June 25 Zoom presentation that included Vail Resorts President/Mountain Division Pat Campbell, National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) President and CEO Kelly Pawlak, SnowSports Industries …

Snow Sports Industry Leaders Offer “Predictions” on 2020-21 SeasonRead More

Despite an abrupt, early end to the ski season amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Utah ski resorts still saw the 4th best season on record with 4,392,698 skier visits recorded for the 2019–20 winter. While Utah’s skier visits for the 2019–20 season were down 14.3% from the previous record 2018–19 season, skier visits were still up 2.4% from …

Major Ski State Posts 4th Best “Skier Visit” Year Despite Early ClosuresRead More

Not surprisingly, skier visits in the U.S. took a big hit this past winter declining almost 14 percent from the 2019-20 season, the fourth best season ever, according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The trade association for ski areas claims that 2019-20 would have topped the previous year by a small number if …

“Skier Visits” Down Nearly 14%; Covid Impacts 2019/20 and 2020/21 SeasonsRead More

The announcement that discount lift ticket vender Liftopia is filing for Chapter 11 “involuntary bankruptcy” may be a shock to some and its ramifications may not be immediately felt. What it might mean in the long run is anyone’s guess. According to several news reports, including businessbankruptcies.com, a petition was reportedly filed in California Northern …

Liftopia’s Chapter 11 “Involuntary Bankruptcy” Filing A Shocker!Read More

Is it safer to fly or drive for vacation travel? CNN recently posted an article that explores this question. Of course, there are those who are reluctant to travel at all. The thing is, reality dictates that it is that time of the year when most are outside more and wanting to participate in outdoor …

Drive or Fly to Your Favorite Summer Destination? Is THAT the Question?Read More

As the nation limps through a tenuous summer start more and more opportunities are presenting themselves at ski resort communities that were not even certain they would be prepared for summer customers just a short time ago. Some have started summer operations and others soon will be in the mix. All are taking a cautious …

More Ski Resort Communities from Coast to Coast Reopen for SummerRead More

The CEO of Vail Resorts is a beacon of optimism in regard to opening the company’s portfolio of resorts sooner rather than later. In a letter to employees, Katz said, “Our hope is to have our lifts turning, at all of our resorts, by late June or early July and be welcoming people in all …

Western Ski Resorts Reopen for Summer AND SnowRead More

Resorts and recreation areas throughout the U.S. are diligently trying to figure out how to open up safely for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Ski area communities are no exception having already lost a significant portion of their winter business due to early resort closings. They now facing a tricky road back with summer offerings. With …

Will Ski Resort Communities Open for Summer Business? Depends!Read More

Seems that ski areas all over the country are getting creative and stepping up to the plate to offer various enticements to lure skiers and snowboarders. The latest targets primarily those who live in or frequent the northern New England area. Seems that resorts are trying to counter some of the affects of national season …

Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Loon Team Up for the “New England Pass Promise”Read More