Quarantine Chaos (and some positive ski industry news)
Let’s start with the positive, before we move onto the UK government’s complete inability to develop and deliver policy. New Zealand resorts will open The easing of lockdown restrictions in NZ mean that ski areas will open. There will no limits to numbers on the slopes, only in buildings, and social distancing will apply throughout....
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly [Ski Industry Lockdown Update]
The Good Austrian glaciers are planning their opening, and in the case of a few lucky racers have already started Arapahoe Basin still hopes to open for the end of this season This has some early thoughts about how Australian resorts might open for their winter season All French ski areas are in the ‘green...
COVID-19 Ski Industry Survey: Press Coverage
It has been great to see the coverage that our Covid-19 Ski Industry Survey has had in the press since it was published on April 30 2020. Of course, we wish that we had better news to share, but it’s important that the public and others in the industry understand the unique challenge that we...
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[Covid-19] 11 Ski Industry Ideas from the last week
As we end week six of the UK lockdown, it might sometimes seem as if it’s never going to end, but there has been some positivity this week: France has announced ‘progressive and controlled’ exit plan Individual sports will be allowed from 11 May, as well as the right to travel up to 100km. The...
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[COVID-19] UK Ski Industry Survey Results
A survey of UK ski industry professionals by Ski Press and Skipedia demonstrates the damaging impact of Covid-19 on the world of snowsports. Key Points 64% are experiencing reduced sales for next winter 24% fear going out of business 60% have furloughed staff 80% are worried about future restrictions on UK passport holders 71% believe...
‘Nature returns!’ article on InTheSnow.com
Iain’s article about the return to the mountains of marmottes, wolves and even bears has been published by InTheSnow Magazine. You can find out more about the reintroduction of wolves to the Alps in Episode 28 of The Ski Podcast: