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Early projections coming from U.S. ski resort operators indicate pent up demand for the sports at least from more experienced skiers and snowboarders. Club trips are filling up at a healthy pace and resorts have made it clear that they plan to cater to their “best customers” (ie. season pass holders). But what if states …
Will Covid Travel Restrictions Derail “Pent Up Demand” to Ski/ Snowboard?Read More
Only a handful of U.S. ski resorts are open at the moment but a slew of them have tentative dates pending by the end of November and into the beginning of December. The operative word is “tentative” due to the spike in Covid-19 cases and, in some cases, unusually warm temperatures not conducive to natural …
A Handful of Ski Resorts are Open; Others Itching to Follow Despite Covid and Warm TempsRead More
If you are planning a ski or snowboard trip to Vermont this winter, be advised that the state has some of the most strict Covid guidelines in the country. They were developed by the state’s Agency of Commerce and Community Development in cooperation with the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Department of Public Safety and …
Vermont Unveils Rigid Covid Guidelines for Ski ResortsRead More
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
