Northwest:
–Ski is reporting on a controversial project near Mt. Shasta: “New lifts, base lodges, dining options, and other skier amenities are all welcome additions at resorts across the country, but a towering tribute to the Virgin Mary? Not so much. Mt. Shasta Ski Park, a 635-acre ski area located in Northern California at the foot of the iconic fourteener, just shared plans to build a 20-foot-high statue of the Virgin Mary at the top of Douglas Butte, which is one of the resort’s four lift-served summits.” To read more, click here.
Sierra:
–This video of a bear running past skiers in Heavenly has been making the rounds this week:
Colorado and Utah:
–The Daily has a report out about Vail’s sales numbers: “Vail Resorts is reporting sales of its season passes are up for the 2023/2024 snow season. In its first quarter earnings report, the company said pass sales through Dec. 4 for the upcoming season increased about 4% in units and approximately 11% in dollars compared to the same period last year.” To read more, click here.
