Union Dale, PA – Joe Moore turned conventional wisdom on its head when he decided to buy part of Elk Mountain Ski Area 50 years ago. “It was a lark because I had only skied a few times prior to becoming financially involved with Elk Mountain,” said the Philadelphia resident. “However, I was fascinated with … Continue Reading … Continue reading Family Owned Ski Areas Thrive in the Keystone State
Stoneham-et-Tewksbury (QC), Canada – Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), which owns Ski Stoneham north of Quebec City, closed the resort on Friday after locking out employees in a labor dispute. On-mountain employees comprising lift operations, snowmaking, ski patrol and grooming crews contend that they’re being paid 20 percent less than their counterparts at nearby … Continue reading Labor Dispute Closes the Ski Slopes at Stoneham
Lech-Zürs, Austria – After bad weather delayed our airport transfer in London, my friend Richard and I didn’t arrive at the Hotel Sandhof in Lech until 11 p.m. local time. Knowing that we would miss dinner, the hotel’s staff thoughtfully laid out a spread of cold cuts, cheese and bread for us to help sate … Continue Reading … Continue reading A Resort Guide to the Arlberg
Salt Lake City, UT – After a Federal court judge in Utah dismissed their lawsuit seeking to open the slopes of Utah’s Alta Ski Area to snowboarding, the plaintiffs in that action have filed a notice of their intent to appeal that decision. Attorneys for the plaintiffs — four snowboarders … Continue Reading ››
Hakuba, Japan – A strong earthquake struck central Japan on Saturday, collapsing homes in the ski resort villages surrounding the 1998 Olympic Winter Games city of Nagano. Japan’s meteorological agency reported the magnitude 6.7 tremblor centered in Nagano Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, 125 miles northwest of Tokyo, that struck at 10:08 p.m. local time on Saturday. Initial reports indicate … Continue reading Japan Earthquake Topples Homes in Olympic Ski Resort
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Montpelier, VT – Coming off of not only one, but two near record-breaking seasons with over 4.5 million skier visits each, Vermont’s ski and snowboard resorts have already set a new record this season. The state boasts 12 resorts open for skiing, riding and even Nordic skiing today and at least another opening prior to Thanksgiving. This time … Continue reading Early Openings of Vermont Ski Resorts Set Record
