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As reported today on this website, Pico has decided to delay opening until 12/20 for the following reason: “The historical low use of Pico Mountain during mid-December and current economic conditions have driven this decision,” said Chris Nyberg, president and general manager of Killington/Pico...

Nothing bad!!! Merrill Lynch oil analyst said today the if China goes into recession, which is likely, then oil will hit $25 per barrel and gas could hit $1. I hope that happens, because then I can fill up my Suburban for a mere $40. :D

I was looking into buying a place at this new resort project last year but am not completely sold on this idea yet. Does anybody know anything about the current state of this project, or the layout of the mountain? One major drawback for me is the inaccessability of the resort by plane. Also...

I was speaking with a banker (from a major commercial bank) today about the economic impact of the current worsening credit crisis and during the discussion she told me that it will most likely impact businesses like a ski area where cash flow is tight at the onset of the season when operational...

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has discovered evidence of past water at its Martian landing site and spotted falling snow for the first time, scientists reported Monday.

While Congress is trying to drain what's left in our Treasury, the economy is coming to a screeching halt and I'm sure we will see an impact on the NE ski industry. As an indicator: I went to an annual tent sale in one of the most affluent parts of the US (New Jersey) this past weekend and was...

"The almanac predicts above-normal snowfall for the Great Lakes and Midwest, especially during January and February, and above-normal precipitation for the Southwest in December and for the Southeast in January and February. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions will likely have an unusually...

I just spoke to a colleague based in Luxembourg and he said that he and many of his friends plan to ski in the US - West this season because of the weak dollar vs. the Euro. I guess that this is were the premier western resorts will benefit from the poor US economy and Bush record deficits...

My wife's family live in Jackson Hole and we have been lucky enough to go out there on a fairly regular basis over the past ten years. BUT NOW... I just went onto Obitz to price out a ticket for round trip from East Coast to JH and got the low price of $1,063. :shock: We used to pay @ $389 /...

I stopped in my local ski shop yesterday to return my daughter's seasonal rentals and noticed that the shop did not have their usual close-out rack of skis and boots. I asked the store manager why and was told that the owner is going to wait until the fall to put them out because he will need...

Recently I have been discussing with my skiing friends the effect of the surge in the popularity of snowboarding vs. skiing among young folks and its potential impact on the future of the industry. In the spirit of full disclosure and transparency, I must first admit that I have never...

I skied my new Dyna Mythic Rider (178s)once last week on some good ol' east coast hardpack and they ripped everything up. They are more stable than the 8000's I skied last year and were just as quick edge-to-edge. Since then I've been spending most of my time on my tele gear getting my 3 year...

Source: Dr. Soebel @ Accuweather Two More Flat Waves.....Then....The Big One! Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Today's flat wave is coming out of the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes with an area of rain, freezing rain and snow and it will move off the East Coast tomorrow morning. Snow from Iowa to...

Peter Berle passed away last week after suffering serious injuries in an accident last summer on his Berkshire County farm . As Commission of the NY State DEC he was a major player in making sure that the highest peaks in the Dacks will always be open to the public. I've attached his NYT Obit...