Ski industry adds $2.5B to Utah’s economy
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The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found the ski industry generated $2.51 billion in skier/snowboarder spending and $342.6 million in state and local tax revenue.
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Humans of the U: Sam Hendry
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I’m from Canmore, a small town in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. And I grew up Nordic ski racing, which is a little bit less fun than normal skiing because you have to go up the hills before you go down. After graduating high school, I skied on the Canadian National Team for a year […]
Read MoreThe rise of ‘Zoom Towns’ in the rural west
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COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of rapid growth in western gateway communities. This “amenity migration” is causing urgent planning challenges.
Read MoreDress for success on the slopes
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Having the right gear will lead to a better day on the hill.
Read MoreProtecting our winters
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Rising temperatures and other compounding factors are impacting our snowfall and our snowpack. Pledge to cut down on your carbon footprint this winter. And forever.
Read MoreGOGGLES CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF SKI WEAR
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U students Schaeffer Warnock and Jake Nelson questioned why skiers and snowboarders would spend hundreds of dollars on several pairs of ski goggles when one inexpensive pair could be altered to match the weather on the slopes.
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