Snow Crisis Hits New England Ski Resorts Hard
New England ski areas struggle as scarce natural snow shuts lifts and limits openings. In Vermont and New Hampshire attendance plunges. Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire report steep revenue losses while operators warn of a grimmer winter if snow and energy issues persist. Snowfall offers brief relief but cannot halt the overall downturn in 1973–74 season business.
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Franconia
Notch
NRE
New England
S&i
Colorado
Aspen
Vail
Vermont
Uric
Phil Camp
Eastern Ski Areas Association
Waterville
New Hampshire
Waterville Valley
Cannon Mountain
Snow Mountain
Allilash
Loon
Mike Bannon
Dick Hamilton
Sruo
Flamislion
Granite State
Ginigante
Hamilton
Vetter
al Shoive
Bill Riley
Stawe
Killington
Sourke
Doe Parkinson
Vermont Skireas Association
Bonesg
Maine
Superloaf Mountain Corp
Sugarloaf
Harry Baxter
Japan
John Christie
Big Rangery Corporation
Saddiehack Mountain
Christie
Bill Norton
Franconia Match State Park
Snowless Winter Hits New England Ski Industry
Snow is scarce across New England forcing skiers to tricky lower slopes while experts speed by. Ski operators warn small resorts face severe losses even if major areas survive. Real estate and retail markets drop as winter tourism weakens and fuel costs curb entertainment and staffing.
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Jeagners
Brycery
Norton
New Malmpshire
Larpesty
Carvoran
AIS
Penni 'Gregg
South Hampton
Mass
Te Imountain
Penni
Russell Cox
General Investment and Development Company
Boston
East
Snow Country
Jim Spring
Smart Inc
Spring
Stamford
Conn
Academ
Midwest
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