Tag: Ski Industry
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Colorado’s lack of snow pack hurting outdoor industry; could spell drought conditions this summer
A snowy weekend forecast in January was a relief to skiers, hydrologists, fire officials and ski resort staff in Colorado, as the state continues to see record high temperatures and record low snowfall. A USDA map showed the average statewide snowpack on Tuesday at 58% of the median. It’s the lowest snowpack year Colorado has…
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Colorado Supreme Court allows certain negligence claims for ski lift injuries, regardless of waiver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday decided an Oklahoma man and his daughter could pursue a negligence claim against Vail Resorts for a debilitating ski lift injury, notwithstanding the waiver they signed assuming “all risks.” The ruling implicated competing policy concerns for the multibillion-dollar ski industry and…
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Skier and business leader: Melanie Mills at 30 years with Colorado Ski Country USA
“The vibe of a great ski day is the best, there’s nothing like it”
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Former Colorado ski bum’s new book explores imperiled state of sport’s culture
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Heather Hansman feels a mix of emotions when she thinks of friends still working in the ski industry. It was that grand idea of being a ski bum that brought her to Colorado for several years starting in 2005. “There’s a level of jealousy,” said…
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Colorado snowpack exceeding average after falling way behind earlier this season
A meager start to the snow season in Colorado has turned around across much of the state in recent weeks, a welcome sign for the state’s water supplies and ski industry. In early December, snowpack across the state was lagging, with the southwest corner around Durango falling the farthest behind at just 27% of normal…