Meet Colorado’s 6 City Run Ski Areas Colorado may be known for its mega ski resorts, but there are several small-town communities keeping the ski dream alive. Most of the ski areas operate at a loss just to serve their local community and give people the opportunity to enjoy the snow. Many only operate on the weekends, or when natural snowfall allows, but that doesn’t stop them […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
Glacier National Park, MT Losing Ice Fast Glacier National Park, located in Northern Montana along the Canadian border, is losing its namesake feature fast. That’s right, the park’s glaciers have lost nearly 80% of their size in the last 50 years, and the outlook is not promising. Glacier National Park is the 12th largest national park in the United States and is just over 1 million acres. […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
First 8-Person Chairlift Coming to New Zealand The first 8-person chairlift in New Zealand is officially set for construction. NZSki announced Mt. Hutt will be replacing their current “Quad Chair” with a brand new, high speed detachable 8-person chairlift. Mt. Hutt is located on the South Island of New Zealand, roughly 50 miles from Christchurch. The ski area has three chairlifts and a magic carpet and is […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
Austrian Glaciers Set to Kick Off European Winter Ski Season With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, ski resorts across the world closed abruptly in March 2020. Many of the first ski resorts to close were in Europe, and some still haven’t reopened since. By the end of the month, several Austrian ski resorts are set to kick off the winter 20/21 season full steam ahead. The Austrian ski resorts […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 18, 2020 0 Comments
Plastic Bag Ban Coming to Breckenridge, CO? The end is near for plastic bag use in Breckenridge, CO. The Breckenridge Town Council are aiming for a ban on all plastic bags by the end of Summer 2021. Currently, Breckenridge allows plastic bags, but most stores are required to charge for them. Instituted in 2013, the disposal bag ordinance places a $0.10 fee on disposable plastic and paper […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 18, 2020 0 Comments
Lift One Project at Aspen Mountain, CO Moving Forward The long-awaited, and delayed, Lift One project at Aspen Mountain, CO cleared a major hurdle this week. The Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board gave its blessing to the Lift One project to allow planning and development to move forward. One of the final pieces to the puzzle was gaining approval from the Board to allow a smaller normal variance between […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can? Mad River Glen is known for its slogan “ski it if you can.” However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to “paint it if he can.” James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of “The Man Behind the Maps,” is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. He’s painted over 250 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
Burke Mountain Resort, VT Valued at $18.7 Million Burke Mountain Resort, located just outside Lyndon, VT in the northeastern part of the state, is for sale. What’s included in the sale? Burke Mountain (Ski) Resort 116-room Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center 2 ski lodges 1,608 acres of land The $18.7 million sale price was upheld by the Burke Board of Civil Authority. The appraised valuation was in […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 16, 2020 1 Comment
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