October 09, 2013
Ski industry chiefs run a political slalom on Capitol Hill
The two biggest ski industry trade associations are joining forces to leverage their lobbying clout with the federal government. In late September, board members from SnowSports Industries America and the National Ski Areas Association teamed up in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers — and also to discuss how to grow participation in snow sports.
October 07, 2013
Report: Snowsports industry reports gains in 2012-2013 season
As the ski industry gears up for the 2013-14 season, SnowSports Industries America has released its 2013 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report covering last season's ups and downs. And despite the lack of early season snow in parts of the Rockies, the season overall ended on a positive note for the industry, with total sales of $3.3 billion, up about 3 percent over the previous winter.
October 06, 2013
Colorado ski areas dominate! (According to SKI Magazine readers)
Colorado ski areas once again dominated the rankings in the annual SKI Magazine readers poll, taking four of the top-10 spots, but the big surprise this year was Jackson Hole, which shot to first place on the list, ahead of perennial winners Vail, Deer Valley and Whistler-Blackcomb. Copper Mountain ended up as number 26 in the poll, which is based on feedback from skiers who visit the resorts. That put Copper a few spots behind Summit County rival Keystone (23), which also vies for Front Range families as a key part of its market.
October 04, 2013
Are you on Twitter? We have a list for you!
Nearly every ski area in Colorado picked up at least a few inches of snow from an early October storm, with a foot at Steamboat, 10 inches at Winter Park, 9 inches at Powderhorn and half a foot at many other areas. With powder starting to blanket the slopes, it might just be time to get up to speed with the latest news from your favorite area, and in the age of social media, one of the best ways to do that is to sign up for Twitter and follow the ski areas you're interested in.
October 04, 2013
Have you heard about “The 12’s” at Copper Mountain?
Along with some improvements to existing terrain and lifts this season, Copper Mountain is looking forward to adding a lift on Tucker Mountain and expanding terrain served by snowcats.