Record high temperatures have left mountain resorts across the state reliant on artificial snow. Winter storms predicted for this week could change that.
From left: Duncan Draper, Christina Bruno and Scott Alder (Courtesy/Colorado Ski Country USA)
After a season filled with uncertainty and change because of the pandemic, three professionals from Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. were honored last week with Double Diamond Awards, a celebration of excellence in Colorado’s ski industry.
Among this year’s 10 winners were Christina Bruno, Scott Alder and Duncan Draper, each of Ski Corp.
“The Double Diamond Awards recognize the standout performers and in this pandemic impacted season, this year’s winners deserve extra recognition for their commitment, dedication and professionalism,” said Melanie Mills, president and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA, which hosts the annual awards. “The industry’s front-line employees made this season possible, working tirelessly to keep guests safe and informed and our mountains open for the season. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to our industry’s exemplary employees.”
23rd April 2021
The UK Financial Secretary to the Treasury has rejected calls for a further extension of a crucial tax relief scheme designed to stimulate social investment – but campaigners hope this can open the door to a new, improved policy to replace it.
Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) offers tax incentives to individuals to encourage them to invest in social enterprises.
Investors were left in limbo for months as to whether the relief, which was to end in April 2021, would continue beyond this date. It was eventually extended for another two years in March, when the government’s Budget was announced.
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Members of the Keystone Resort mountain safety team watch as skiers and riders descend Dercum Mountain on Nov. 6. Vail Resorts was among the ski industry groups that opposed the Ski Area Safety Plans and Accident Reporting bill, which failed to make it out of committee Thursday.
Photo by Liz Copan / Studio Copan
EAGLE A bill that would require Colorado ski areas to share safety strategies as well as statistics revealing injuries and fatalities didn’t make it out of a committee vote Thursday in Denver after hours of emotional testimony.
More than 20 supporters of the bill representing a mix of family members who have lost loved ones to skiing accidents, injured skiers, consumer safety advocates, physicians and academic experts testified in support of Senate Bill 184
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