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fromSnowBrains
2 hours ago

Italian Ski Resort Sparks Controversy After Using Helicopters to Dump Snow on Bare Slopes - SnowBrains

Monte Bondone flew valley-made snow by helicopter to a wind-stripped summit, provoking environmental condemnation over extreme snowmaking practices amid warming winters.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Can a $3 billion upgrade make Killington the 'Aspen of the East'?

Great Gulf, a Toronto-based real estate developer, wants to change that. It is planning to invest $3 billion to build a new base village at the mountain over the next 25 years. Its renderings of the development show clusters of luxury homes, two public squares, a large open area called a "ski beach," a fitness grove, forest spa, skating path, panoramic pool, and more than 100,000 square feet of retail and dining space along a pedestrian promenade.
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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Western U.S. Experiences Slowest Start to Winter in Decades-But Just How Bad Is It? - SnowBrains

Western U.S. mountain snowpack and many ski areas are anomalously low this winter despite heavy snowfall in other regions, risking water supply and recreation.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Visits are down at Vail Resorts. The new CEO explains what's gone wrong and his plan to get the ski giant back on track.

Vail Resorts experienced decreased skier visits and pass sales in fiscal 2025, prompting its CEO to call for a marketing and strategy turnaround.
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