Which major ski resorts do people think will be down in numbers the most in terms of percentage?
I'll throw a couple out there
Whistler Blackcomb- yes they get Vancouver skiers, but they still have typically drawn in a ton of destination/international skiers that will be way down this year. They've also alienated casual local skiers due to high priced day tix. Their numbers were way down last season, so less to drop versus a poor season last year but I still think their skier visits get absolutely hammered given how big international travel is for them.
Deer Valley - I would guess by far highest percentage of visitor versus local skiers of any resort near SLC, noting a season pass cost of $2500 and well over double the next most expensive resort in the area!! Add in a tough economy that may make even the most avid local fans of DV consider having to slum it elsewhere in Utah. @Started at 53 is going to be loving it next season, that place may be a veritable ghost town.
Jackson Hole - definitely a solid group of local skiers, but popularity as a destination has seemingly exploded in recent years. So I would expect massive drop.
I'll throw a couple out there
Whistler Blackcomb- yes they get Vancouver skiers, but they still have typically drawn in a ton of destination/international skiers that will be way down this year. They've also alienated casual local skiers due to high priced day tix. Their numbers were way down last season, so less to drop versus a poor season last year but I still think their skier visits get absolutely hammered given how big international travel is for them.
Deer Valley - I would guess by far highest percentage of visitor versus local skiers of any resort near SLC, noting a season pass cost of $2500 and well over double the next most expensive resort in the area!! Add in a tough economy that may make even the most avid local fans of DV consider having to slum it elsewhere in Utah. @Started at 53 is going to be loving it next season, that place may be a veritable ghost town.
Jackson Hole - definitely a solid group of local skiers, but popularity as a destination has seemingly exploded in recent years. So I would expect massive drop.