Denver, CO – After nearly three years of strong, consistent monthly year-over-year increases in bookings and revenue at ski resorts in six western U.S. states, early booking patterns for the 2015-16 winter are neither strong nor consistent so far this season. According to the Mountain Market Briefing released this week by Denver-based DestiMetrics, economic volatility in … Continue reading Bookings Lag Snowfall at Western U.S. Ski Resorts
Broomfield, CO – Ski resort operator Vail Resorts, Inc. on Wednesday announced a $30 million commitment to develop new employee housing projects in the communities where it operates its mountain resorts. The company intends to use these funds in partnership with the local resort communities, cities and counties, and with other businesses, to help develop new … Continue reading Vail Resorts Commits $30M to Employee Housing
Denver, CO – Winter season booking pace, occupancy, and revenues at western mountain communities across Colorado, Utah, California, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming reversed directions during October and regained some ground, according to the most recent results released yesterday by Denver-based DestiMetrics. As of Oct. 31, on-the-books occupancy for the six months from November through April is up … Continue reading Bookings at Western Ski Resorts Pick Up
North Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – North Lake Tahoe is gearing up for the 2015-16 winter season with new terrain park features, passholder perks, specialty ski lessons and exclusive après ski dining opportunities. New York residents also receive easier access to the 12 downhill ski resorts in Lake Tahoe this winter, as East Coast skiers and riders … Continue reading What’s New This Ski Season in North Tahoe
Salt Lake City, UT – Face it: while you’re sitting on your duff at home this weekend looking at photos of people skiing (admittedly, we are too!), some others are actually doing it. Early season skiers were getting in some turns at a total of 10 ski resorts across western North America this weekend, and another 11 … Continue reading PHOTOS: They’re Skiing, and You’re Not
Las Vegas, NV – Parent company Powdr Corp. has changed the name of the Las Vegas area’s only ski resort back to Lee Canyon. The name was changed to Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort — quite a mouthful — in 2003. But the locals kept calling it Lee Canyon, its original name in the … Continue reading Las Vegas Ski Resort Now Lee Canyon Once Again
Reno, NV – With the arrival of the Lake Tahoe region’s first winter storm and with cold temperatures expected to continue through the week, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe announced it plans to open for the 2015-16 winter season on Wednesday, a week later than originally planned. That would make Mt. Rose the first Lake Tahoe area resort to open … Continue reading Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe to Open Wednesday
