A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
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Vermont to pay $16.5 million to settle lawsuits by foreign investors in fraudulent ski development
The former owners of Jay Peak were accused of misusing more than half of about $400 million raised for ski area developments from foreign investors through a visa program that offered the investors a chance at permanent U.S. residency.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial defense leans heavily on experts
A Utah man is suing the actor, saying that her recklessness on the slope caused a crash that left him with lasting symptoms. Paltrow says the man veered into her from behind.
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2022-23 skiing wrap-up: Strong end to local season after early setbacks
Weather, other factors arise, but season’s end goes smoothly with multiple local champs.
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Skijoring, downhill kayaking, ice fishing derby to highlight 10-day Somerset SnowFest
The SnowFest, in its fifth year of celebrating winter activities, kicks off Friday and continues to Feb. 26.
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Maine DEP approves expansion of Sugarloaf’s West Mountain
Key approval sets the stage for $104 million project.
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Spruce Mountain Ski Area announces new manager, ticket program
Zak Toothaker named the new manager, as well as a new program announced that will offer discounts to skiers looking to check out other ski areas in the region.
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Utah-based resort company closes on purchase of Jay Peak
A federal judge in September approved the company’s $76 million bid to buy Jay Peak Resort in Vermont after it won an auction for the ski area.
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3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.