Ski Industry

There are just 20 commercial alpine ski areas in Vermont today. But if you live just about anywhere around the state, chances are there used to be a ski hill right in your town — according to a new exhibit at Stowe’s Ski and Snowboard Museum.

While resorts reported only slightly fewer visitors than the prior season, the cross-country industry had a rough season with a nearly 50% drop in visitors.

Ski resorts in northern Vermont are finishing preparations for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.

"Stay on trail, don't ski off trail. Never ski alone, and if something were to happen, make sure you call 911 sooner as opposed to later," says Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery.

Vermont Edition has a conversation with Unlikely Riders, an organization that gets BIPOC Vermonters into the outdoors.

Learning more about snow making with Jay Peak Resort and Efficiency Vermont.

Prosecutors will not file any criminal charges related to the death of a 3-year old boy who drowned this summer at Smugglers' Notch ski resort. An attorney for the parents of Tate Holtzman says the family is considering legal action.

The state says the cover on an underground water storage tank was unsecured. Meanwhile, a state police investigation lingers and the boy’s family is in touch with an attorney.

Ski resorts have been able to employ more local workers this year, but they’re facing a wetter, warmer winter.

Some think there won't be enough restaurants in Ludlow to meet winter demand, particularly if the grocery store doesn't reopen soon.