In this column, DCSki’s Editor makes some turns across the Web, searching for interesting sk-related stories to share.
With the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a backdrop, resorts have geared up to welcome visitors in this unconventional season. NBC News describes some of the ways this season will be different, and how resorts have prepared.
Which parts of the country are likely to have the best snow conditions? AccuWeather’s meteorologists have made their predictions.
The pandemic caused ski areas to significantly curtail capital expenditures in 2020, but that doesn’t mean there were no improvements at western resorts for the 2020-2021 winter season. The LA Times details improvements at many resorts including Snow Valley, Mammoth Mountain, Alta, Snowbasin, and Aspen Snowmass.
Popular Mechanics: The Best All-Mountain Skis to Crush It Everywhere
Popular Mechanics tests more than a dozen of the latest all-mountain skis for versatility, energy, and ease of use in various conditions.
Historically, British ski instructors have fanned out across European ski resorts to provide seasonal instruction. However, one side effect of Brexit — the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union — is that British employees seeking seasonal work at European winter resorts may find it more difficult to obtain work. The Guardian takes a closer look.
COVID-19 has introduced new protocols at ski areas this winter, including reservation systems and social-distancing requirements. If you’d rather avoid chairlifts altogether, 5280 points out that many Colorado ski areas have designated uphill routes. If you’re willing to exert just a little more energy to get to the top of the slopes, you can still get some downhill skiing in. 5280 describes how.
