Snowbasin Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 Upgrades and Safety Measures Just 6 months ago, ski resorts across the World were shuttering their operations with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. With summer resort operations ceasing as we enter fall, the anticipation of a safe and snowy season approaches with ski resorts announcing their winter operations plans. Related: “All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place” Recently, Snowbasin […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 2, 2020 0 Comments
Winter Park Express Ski Train Suspended for Winter 20/21 Season Amtrak and Winter Park Resort announced that due to Covid-19, the Winter Park Express Ski Train will not operate during the upcoming winter season. The two companies indicated that social distancing precautions would make it impossible to run a successful ski train operation. Amtrak has been reducing train service and the number of seats sold around the country due to […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
Mountain Coaster Heading to Cypress Mountain Resort, BC Cypress Mountain Resort will be debuting a new mountain coaster in 2021. The resort has partnered with an Austrian company named Sunkid, who you may recognize as the company behind magic carpet/conveyor lifts at ski areas across the U.S. Sunkid has also built many mountain coasters, mainly in Europe, but is known for their recent coaster in Revelstoke, BC known […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Graffiti on the Rise at Zion National Park, UT With travel bans and restrictions in place due to Covid-19, more and more people are staying domestic and venturing out to discover what the U.S has to offer. From national parks to state forests, to everything in between, this surge in domestic travel in causing a severe strain on these amazing destinations and the surrounding environment. Zion National Park, located […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 29, 2020 0 Comments
Après Ski Parties Banned in Austria This Season If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Austria this winter, count on skiing — but not partying. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz has announced some precautionary measures for the upcoming winter. The most notable change: no après ski parties the country is well known for. He said: “It won’t be possible […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
Nevada State Parks are “Fee Free” Saturday In honor of National Public Lands Day, all Nevada State Parks will be free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2020. The goal of Nevada Public Lands Day is to encourage all Nevadans to get out and explore their local sights and recreation areas, free of charge. The “fee free” Nevada Public Lands Day applies to park entrance fees, as […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
Winter 20/21 Projected Opening Dates for Utah Ski Resorts As the leaves start changing and the days grow shorter and shorter, it can only mean one thing: winter is coming. Related: “Projected Opening Dates for Colorado Ski Resorts” Heading to Utah this season? Here are all the projected opening dates to start planning and keep your stoke levels high for the winter season ahead: Alta:11/21 Beaver Mountain: TBD Brian Head: […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 3 Comments
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT Announces Uphill Charge for Winter 20/21 Whitefish Mountain Resort, located just outside Whitefish in Northern Montana, is making a change to its uphill skiing procedure for the winter 2020/2021 season. While the uphill policy itself at the resort isn’t changing, uphill skiers will now be required to obtain a pass in order to do so. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Introduces $30 Fee for Uphill Access If […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
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