Vail Ski Resort Faces Downturn With Value Focus
Vail reports its first season decline in nine years due to bad East weather, an earthquake in California, and a weak Colorado snow year. Breckenridge Keystone and smaller areas posted gains, while Whistler Blackcomb and Sun Valley push major lift upgrades. Vail counters with discounted passes and flexible packages to keep costs down amid rising air service shifts affecting access.
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Denver
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Eagle Airport
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Aspen Highlands Upgrades Reduce Lift Time At Ski Area
Aspen Highlands advances five months after takeover, replacing 35-year-old lifts with two high speed lifts cutting top access to 16 minutes from 38. Loge Lift speed will be adjusted to manage crowds while preserving Highlands spirit. Last season saw 106,000 skiers. projections reach 150,000 to 200,000.
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PTL era fades at Heritage USA resort renamed Radisson Grand
The former Heritage USA resort near Fort Mill South Carolina now carries the Radisson Grand Resort name after Heritage Grand Hotel affiliation with Radisson. The change aims to broaden appeal while preserving a Christian family image with bans on smoking and alcohol. Local critics warn it signals further removal of Christian branding and images from the site.
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Norfolk Southern ends steam train service after rising freight demand
Norfolk Southern will discontinue steam train rides due to higher freight traffic reducing track capacity. Spokesman Robin Chapman cites demand on tracks and resources, while Carl Jensen notes 28 years and 1.3 million riders. Final diesel excursion is Dec 10 11 from Asheville to Chattanooga. Steam Engine No. 611 to retire at Roanoke Museum.
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