Articles tagged “skiing”

European Ski Resorts Are Struggling Under Too Much Snow

European Ski Resorts Are Struggling Under Too Much Snow

Dylan Griffiths, Catherine Bosley, Andy Hoffman and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg

Ski resorts need just the right weather conditions. People can't hit the slopes if there's not enough snow but too much of the white stuff leads to transport chaos and a risk of avalanches.

9 months ago

Top Ski Resorts in Europe Cut Off With Avalanche Risk at Maximum

Top Ski Resorts in Europe Cut Off With Avalanche Risk at Maximum

Dylan Griffiths and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg

Ski resorts in Switzerland and Austria are seeing their most severe avalanche risk since the "avalanche winter" of 1999. This follows last year's extreme hurricanes in the Caribbean and parts of the U.S., and historic heat waves in parts of Australia a few weeks ago. We're not sure if there are any dots to be connected here, but it is worth asking the question.

9 months ago

Ski Resorts Embrace Experiences as Millennial Interest Wanes

Ski Resorts Embrace Experiences as Millennial Interest Wanes

Bill Rozak, Associated Press

Ski resorts are turning to the turning to technology and new experiences to attract millennials. But if they don't like to ski or snowboard, it's hard to imagine them hitting the slopes as they age.

12 months ago

EasyJet Backs Startup WeSki in a Bet on Vacation-Package Bookings

EasyJet Backs Startup WeSki in a Bet on Vacation-Package Bookings

Michael S. Arnold, Bloomberg

WeSki, which helps groups book customized ski vacations, is getting a lift thanks to an investment from low-cost airline EasyJet. But the startup will need commercial deals from the airline or other companies to reach the peaks of success.

12 months ago

Winners and Losers Emerge From Consolidation Among U.S. Ski Resorts

Winners and Losers Emerge From Consolidation Among U.S. Ski Resorts

John Gittelsohn, Bloomberg

Increased competition is driving down the cost of multi-resort ski passes for skiers. As the industry struggles, good deals will likely abound this winter.

12 months ago

The New Perks at Ski Resorts This Season

The New Perks at Ski Resorts This Season

Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press

Luxury travel consumers are eager for more high-touch experiences as luxury spending continues to rise worldwide.

3 years ago

The Complicated Pricing Ruling U.S. Ski Slopes This Winter

The Complicated Pricing Ruling U.S. Ski Slopes This Winter

Craig Hill, Associated Press

Lift ticket prices exist to make airline ticket pricing seem sane.

3 years ago

Snowboarders in Legal and Culture Clash To Fight Ban at Utah Ski Resort

Snowboarders in Legal and Culture Clash To Fight Ban at Utah Ski Resort

Associated Press

Some of my best friends are snowboarders. Ski resort snobs should take off their polarized lenses and let them in.

3 years ago

Vail Closes Deal to Buy Australian Ski Resort for $135 Million

Vail Closes Deal to Buy Australian Ski Resort for $135 Million

Associated Press

Vail continues its domination of the winter sports market.

3 years ago

Extreme Skiing Is Steeped in Existential Challenges

Extreme Skiing Is Steeped in Existential Challenges

Rik Stevens, Associated Press

The birthplace of extreme skiing is "crazy steep" and challenging, and that's why its adherents keep coming back.

3 years ago

The Super Wealthy Have a Super Exclusive Way to Get to Swiss Skiing

The Super Wealthy Have a Super Exclusive Way to Get to Swiss Skiing

Andy Hoffman and Patrick Winters, Bloomberg

We sometimes have challenges finding room for the Skift jet when we go skiing in the Alps. Actually, what we meant to say is that sometimes we loose our Metrocard when riding the subway.

4 years ago

Ski Resorts Are Looking to Diversify Their Offerings

Ski Resorts Are Looking to Diversify Their Offerings

Karen Schwartz, Associated Press

Cross country skiing is just like downhill skiing, if downhill skiing was dreadful hard work and boring.

4 years ago

Next Page