/tags/ski-industry Ski Industry en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:26:17 GMT /local-news/2024-12-31/theres-a-lot-at-stake-as-3-billion-ski-village-at-killington-takes-shape Despite delays, Killington town and ski resort officials along with developers say the proposed ski village is going to happen. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:26:17 GMT /local-news/2024-12-31/theres-a-lot-at-stake-as-3-billion-ski-village-at-killington-takes-shape Nina Keck /local-news/2024-12-11/fun-valley-glimmerstone-lundhugel-vermonts-lost-ski-hills-on-display-in-stowe There are just 20 commercial alpine ski areas in Vermont today. But if you live just about anywhere around the state, chances are there used to be a ski hill right in your town â€� according to a new exhibit at Stowe’s Ski and Snowboard Museum. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-11/fun-valley-glimmerstone-lundhugel-vermonts-lost-ski-hills-on-display-in-stowe Sabine Poux /local-news/2024-06-12/vermont-ski-resorts-report-stable-visitation-cross-country-ski-down-in-rough-year While resorts reported only slightly fewer visitors than the prior season, the cross-country industry had a rough season with a nearly 50% drop in visitors. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:02:34 GMT /local-news/2024-06-12/vermont-ski-resorts-report-stable-visitation-cross-country-ski-down-in-rough-year Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-03-20/vermont-ski-resorts-mountains-total-solar-eclipse-plans-events Ski resorts in northern Vermont are finishing preparations for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:10:09 GMT /local-news/2024-03-20/vermont-ski-resorts-mountains-total-solar-eclipse-plans-events Corey Dockser /local-news/2024-01-22/killington-police-chief-asks-skiers-to-follow-precautions-after-21-backcountry-rescues-last-weekend "Stay on trail, don't ski off trail. Never ski alone, and if something were to happen, make sure you call 911 sooner as opposed to later," says Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:08:50 GMT /local-news/2024-01-22/killington-police-chief-asks-skiers-to-follow-precautions-after-21-backcountry-rescues-last-weekend Mitch Wertlieb /show/vermont-edition/2024-01-18/how-one-local-nonprofit-supports-bipoc-skiers-and-snowboarders Vermont Edition has a conversation with Unlikely Riders, an organization that gets BIPOC Vermonters into the outdoors. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:41:21 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-01-18/how-one-local-nonprofit-supports-bipoc-skiers-and-snowboarders Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /show/vermont-edition/2024-01-18/ten-years-later-how-low-energy-snow-guns-have-changed-vermonts-ski-resorts Learning more about snow making with Jay Peak Resort and Efficiency Vermont. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:44:11 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-01-18/ten-years-later-how-low-energy-snow-guns-have-changed-vermonts-ski-resorts Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /local-news/2024-01-09/prosecutors-will-not-file-charges-related-to-drowning-of-a-3-year-old-boy-at-smugglers-notch Prosecutors will not file any criminal charges related to the death of a 3-year old boy who drowned this summer at Smugglers' Notch ski resort. An attorney for the parents of Tate Holtzman says the family is considering legal action. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:34:02 GMT /local-news/2024-01-09/prosecutors-will-not-file-charges-related-to-drowning-of-a-3-year-old-boy-at-smugglers-notch Liam Elder-Connors /local-news/2024-01-05/smugglers-notch-resort-fined-for-safety-violations-after-3-year-olds-drowning-in-water-tank The state says the cover on an underground water storage tank was unsecured. Meanwhile, a state police investigation lingers and the boy’s family is in touch with an attorney. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:31:11 GMT /local-news/2024-01-05/smugglers-notch-resort-fined-for-safety-violations-after-3-year-olds-drowning-in-water-tank Charlotte Oliver, Community News Service /local-news/2024-01-02/vermont-ski-resorts-are-staffed-and-making-extra-snow-as-the-season-picks-up Ski resorts have been able to employ more local workers this year, but they’re facing a wetter, warmer winter. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:53:04 GMT /local-news/2024-01-02/vermont-ski-resorts-are-staffed-and-making-extra-snow-as-the-season-picks-up Abagael Giles