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3/30/2023 |  U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners with United Airlines (SportsTravel) U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced United Airlines as its Official Airline Partner through 2027. The National Governing Body will now use United to travel around the globe to train and compete on the biggest stages, while United also supports U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s women empowerment and climate initiatives.

3/20/2023 |  Shiffrin tops season-record $1M in ski World Cup prize money (Associated Press (AP)) OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin earned another piece of World Cup history — the first Alpine skier with $1 million to top the season-ending race prize money list confirmed Monday.

3/9/2023 |  Vail Resorts Lowers FY Guidance On Weather Disruption (SGB UPDATE)

Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a slight decline in earnings in the second quarter ended January 31 and slightly lowered its guidance for the fiscal year. The ski resort operator said season-to-date total skier visits increased 3.6 percent but abnormal weather conditions impacted traffic with Eastern U.S. resorts significantly below expectations in the post-holiday period.

3/7/2023 |  Vail Resorts Closing 19 Colorado Retail Locations (SGB UPDATE) SSI Venture, the retail arm of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, reported to the State of Colorado that it plans to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Telluride and Snowmass Village. The move will permanently eliminate 69 jobs.

2/15/2023 |  Ikon Pass Adds Snow Valley To Roster (SGB UPDATE) Snow Valley is the latest ski location to join Ikon Pass. The Southern California destination, located in the San Bernardino Mountains, will be part of the Ikon Pass community beginning February 20.