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While it is early in the season, France’s Tignes was forced to shut down when the country’s government instituted a “limited lockdown” this past week, according to InTheSnow.com. Similar announcements were made for ski resorts in German. No German resorts are open right now although the Zugspitz glacier was to open in mid-November. Italy’s Cervinia …
“New Normal” – Ski Resorts Open and Close, Consumer Shows Cancel or Go VirtualRead More
As Covid surges continue around the U.S., states and state ski resort associations are firming up plans for the coming winter. Guidelines address operational procedures pertaining to consumers and employees, according to a recent post by saminfo.com regarding four states. Ski California, the trade association for ski areas in California and Nevada, is promoting a …
The Indy Pass is on a roll. The upstart pass program created last year by Portland (OR) marketing guru Doug Fish, the Pass now boasts 57 resorts scattered throughout the U.S. from coast to coast. Vermont’s Jay Peak (photos) is the latest addition. New York’s Swain Mountain joined the group recently as well. The Indy …
Indy Pass Keeps Adding Resorts – like Vermont’s Jay PeakRead More
SkiPA’s SnowPass for 4th and 5th Graders and Ski New Hampshire’s 4th and 5th Grade Passport Program have been “suspended” for the 2020-21 winter season. Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association board members made the decision citing “our current inability to guarantee complete fulfillment of the offerings traditionally promised” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SkiPA’s SnowPass was …
SkiPA & SkiNH Suspend Youth “Discount” Programs; Other States Slow to FinalizeRead More
The picture is starting to become clearer as to what skiers and snowboarders might expect at resorts this winter at Vail’s Epic Pass resorts and Alterra’s Ikon Pass resorts. Vail resorts will require reservations in advance and company officials said that they had set up a reservation portal for its 34 North American ski areas, …
Epic and Ikon Resorts Zero In On How They Will Operate This SeasonRead More
The Winter 2021 edition of the Masterfit Buyer’s Guide is now available for a limited time as a free download at Https://masterfitinc.com/buyersguide. Called the ski sport’s most authoritative guide provides unvarnished reviews and analysis of the upcoming season’s new gear. The Masterfit Buyer’s Guide is produced by an experienced group of snow sports equipment professionals including: Steve …
Winter 2021 Masterfit Buyer’s Guide Now Available FREE OnlineRead More
In its second season, it looks like the Indy Pass again is poised to provide good value at an affordable price especially for skiers and snowboarders who plan to stay closer to home this winter or prefer to drive somewhere rather than get on an airplane. The Indy Pass is now on sale and 11 …
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz has announced the Company’s 2020/21 winter operating plan in a letter to guests, which outlines the company’s approach to operating its 34 North American resorts. According to the announcement, the goal is to ensure “a safe, enjoyable and successful ski and ride season”. Like most resorts, Vail is focusing heavily on its core customers …
Vail Resorts to Require Face Coverings at All PropertiesRead More
All things considered, this may not be the best year to learn how to ski or snowboard. The snow sports industry has found it difficult to attract newbies in a “normal” year and this one is shaping up to be anything but “normal”. Less than three percent of the U.S. population participates in the sports …
This Might Not Be The Best Year to Learn How to Ski or Snowboard! Here’s Why!Read More
This year for the ski industry, there’s “good” news, “bad” news and “who knows” news. According to Snowbrains, a popular ski industry media outlet, “(Colorado) ski resorts that have been open during the summer have reported unexpectedly good visitation numbers, despite the global pandemic, and are using the insights they glean from these months to …
“Good”, “Bad” and “Who Knows” News: Ski Season 2020-21Read More
In the coming weeks, the tiny state of Delaware is going to get a lot of attention with its “favorite son” running for President. And, although Joe Biden lives in Wilmington, DE he also has a vacation home in one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most popular beach towns – Rehoboth Beach. That popularity may be exploding …
2020 Presidential Campaign Catapults Rehoboth Beach (DE) into the International SpotlightRead More
While U. S. ski resort operators work to maximize their summer business they have their eyes laser-focused on what might or might not happen this winter. Early clues and developments regarding Covid-19 could be more encouraging. The ski season at Hotham and Falls Creek in Australia is coming to a premature close as Covid cases …
2020-21 Ski Season Shaping Up to be Like No Other; Changes AboundRead More
