The Consolidation Conundrum: What does it mean for skiers?
Yep, it’s happening again: Vail is buying more ski resorts. Last week they acquired Okemo in...
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Tag: Aspen
Is Consolidation Good or Bad for the Ski Industry?
In recent weeks, the ski world has been rocked by a number of acquisitions: Vail bought Stowe, and then Aspen and KSL Capital Partners formed a partnership that led to the purchase of Intrawest resorts, followed by Mammoth, June, Bear, and Snow Summit. Consolidations are nothing new, though they seem to be getting more and more common. Let’s take a look at the biggest, so you understand who owns what (keep in mind, though, that things could change any moment):
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Another Diva West is in the Books: Aspen Snowmass
Mention Aspen, and what comes to mind? Movie stars, millionaires, plenty of glitz and glamor. But here’s something new to add to the list: The Ski Divas! Because this year, TheSkiDiva.com held Diva West, our annual Western gathering, at Aspen Snowmass. And like all the others that’ve come before, it was an absolute blast!
Diva West is the one time of the year we come together to meet one another in person; to connect a living, breathing person with a user name. And sure — while the skiing is important, even more important is enjoying the camaraderie of women with a shared passion. These annual meet-ups have helped forge bonds that have resulted in a genuine community, both on and off the slopes. It’s one of the things that makes TheSkiDiva such a great place to hang out.
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