National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat
September-October 2020
Ski Resorts struggle to Hire as President Trump Temporarily Bars Variety of Foreign Worker Visas. As ski resorts try to figure out how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic, by requiring face masks, enforcing social distancing in lift lines and eliminating dine-in service, Trump’s order has added another obstacle heading into the winter: hiring enough temporary workers to fill crucial jobs like operating chair lifts, serving food and cleaning hotel rooms. More. USA Today
President Trump’s ban on visa workers breathes new life into college-age ski bumming in Colorado’s resort towns. College kids are filling a critical gap for resort companies that need hundreds or even thousands of seasonal workers. And with President Donald Trump’s June 22 executive order that paused all foreign-worker visas to expand opportunities for American workers, the challenge of landing seasonal workers has grown for ski areas that have long struggled to fill positions in remote — and pricey — mountain communities. More. Colorado Sun
Ski Well, Be Well. The National Ski Areas Association supports a thoughtful return to outdoor winter recreation. An advisory group of ski industry leaders developed the Ski Well, Be Well operational best practices based on scientific guidelines from experts. More. SIA
Resorts Ask Skiers to Play Their Part This Winter. As more and more ski areas publish their plans for operating this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic, a common theme is emerging – a polite emphasis on skiers and snowboarders to play their part by actually abiding by all the pandemic-spread prevention measures resorts themselves are putting in place. More. InTheSnow.com
Big White resort in BC Canada has recently published a series of images and sought to initiate conversations on social media asking people to think about why they’re wearing a face masks in public areas now, months before the ski season is due to begin.
Southwest Airlines Adds New Colorado Ski Destination to Network. Southwest Airlines is planning new nonstop services to a ski destination. From December 19th, the airline will be flying to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, through the Hayden Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). More. Simple Flying
Best Ski Resorts for Christmas & New Year’s Snow. It’s never too early to start planning for the upcoming winter season and that includes the popular time around the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. More. OpenSnow
NASTAR is still happening. After a recent game of hot potato, America’s longtime gateway into racing is in new hands. More. Ski Racing
Amazon Patents Ski Tow Drone. Amazon has been keen on drones for some years now, wanting to use them to make deliveries, but a new patented drone that can pull a skier up a ski slope is a whole new dimension. More. InTheSnow.com
