Great Snow Now, Record Ski Season Expected
A massive winter storm left deep powder and excellent conditions at Utah’s ski resorts over the past few days. Alta led the snow derby with 24 inches of new and a base of 76 inches. Brighton has a base of 77 inches and received 21 inches during the past 48 hours.
Nathan Rafferty, president of Ski Utah, issued a report yesterday predicting another record season. With the snowpack now above normal, he has every reason to be optimistic. Holiday bookings are running 10-30 percent ahead of last season (and last season set a record). Now that we have plenty of powder, he expects the booking rate to increase even more.
"Nationally, all I can say is, 'Look out,'" The Boston Globe quoted Rafferty as saying. "We've seen a huge increase in skiers and snowboarders coming to the state of Utah over the last couple of years, and I think you're going to see that continue in the future."
Read the Globe’s excellent article previewing Utah’s new season.
The Salt Lake Tribune had this report.
Nathan Rafferty, president of Ski Utah, issued a report yesterday predicting another record season. With the snowpack now above normal, he has every reason to be optimistic. Holiday bookings are running 10-30 percent ahead of last season (and last season set a record). Now that we have plenty of powder, he expects the booking rate to increase even more.
"Nationally, all I can say is, 'Look out,'" The Boston Globe quoted Rafferty as saying. "We've seen a huge increase in skiers and snowboarders coming to the state of Utah over the last couple of years, and I think you're going to see that continue in the future."
Read the Globe’s excellent article previewing Utah’s new season.
The Salt Lake Tribune had this report.
posted by Utah Blog Admin @ 2:12 PM
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