National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat
May-June 2024
Jackson Hole Announces New Sublette Lift For Next Season. The resort is retiring the classic quad chair after 37 years of operation with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. More. Powder Newsletter
Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT. A Canadian company is looking to add more allure to the resort with $3 billion in capital investment to the area over the next 25 years. The proposal will focus on a reimagination of Killington Village. More. Snowbrains
Mountain Capital Partners to Buy Chile’s La Parva Ski Resort. Durango, Colo.-based Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), which already owns Valle Nevado ski resort in Chile’s Tres Valles, has entered an agreement to acquire the adjacent La Parva Ski Resort. More. SAM
Indy Pass to Debut Digital Pass in 2024-25. The rollout resorts for the digital Indy Pass will be Magic Mountain in Vermont, Beaver Mountain in Utah, and Bluewood in Washington. The cell phone-enabled pass will initially be offered to a select group of Indy Pass holders. More. SAM
This Group of Skiers is the Most Likely to Have a Fatal Accident, According to Experts. The data doesn’t lie: Middle-aged men are most likely to misjudge their abilities and get in over their heads. More. Ski Magazine
Your Ski Helmet Could Be Pointless If You’re Doing These 7 Things. Helmets don’t need to be replaced too often, but there are instances when a new lid is warranted. Evie Carrick digs into those guidelines, as well as six other things skiers might be doing that can compromise the efficacy of their helmets. More. Ski Magazine
Ski Area Cannot Waive Liability in Unseated Passenger Case, Colorado Supreme Court Rules. In a 5-2 ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court found that liability waivers cannot be used to protect ski areas from negligence claims related to chairlift accidents. The decision will allow a negligence per se claim brought against Vail Resorts to proceed in the district courts. More. SAM
Jackson Hole Collision Death Adds to Growing Slope Safety Conversation. Peter Wuerslin, a 71-year-old ski instructor, was killed after being struck from behind by another skier who was also travelling downhill on an intermediate trail at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, April 14. The Teton County coroner has ruled the death a homicide. More. SAM
“Roller Coaster” 2023-24 Season Sees 60.4 Million Skier Visits. The U.S. ski industry overcame significant weather challenges in 2023-24 to post the fifth best season on record, according to preliminary data from the National Ski Area Association (NSAA). More. SAM
US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average. In 23-24 season data, America’s National Ski Areas Association reports average snowfall totaled 158” (401cm), 10% below the 10-year average and well below 22-23’s 225” (571cm) average. But business totals were still the 5th best ever. More. Snowforecast.com via Google Alerts
Eight Signs It Might Be Time For New Skis. You probably don’t need new skis. Unless you really do. Here’s how you’ll know. More. Ski Magazine
Preparing for Skiing as Winters Become Warmer. Winters are getting warmer, and skiing is changing. This is what Snowbird and Alta are doing to help future generations of skiers. More. Ski Magazine
Nine Things About Skiing in the U.S. That Shock Europeans. From “eye-watering” prices to “crappy lodge food,” Alps skiers share some blistering opinions about North American ski resorts. More. Ski Magazine
NSAA honors best in ski industry at Annual Awards Ceremony. Association recognizes innovative strategies in sustainability, safety, marketing and growth. More. NSAA
Kelly Pawlak to Depart NSAA. Kelly Pawlak is stepping down as president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Pawlak will remain in the role through the transition to a new president and CEO. More. SAM
The First Ski Lift in the World. The first ski lift in the world was created more than 100 years ago by a German hotel owner in the village of Schollach in the Black Forest region in Germany. More. Snowbrains
