1st May 2022
– Heli-ski Guide Dies in Alaska Avalanche
– Investigation Underway After Two Climbers Die in Italy
– 96-year-old Skis for 96 days Last Season
– Vail Resorts Reports Skier Visits up by 12.5%……LIVE & UPDATED
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Heli-ski Guide Dies in Alaska Avalanche
An investigation is underway after a Valdez heli-ski guide, 46-year-old Michael Hamilton, was killed in an avalanche.
He was carried him approximately 500m down the mountain and over a steep cliff.
He was able to deploy his avalanche airbag system and was equipped with avalanche mitigation equipment.
“Condolences go out to the family and friends of a Local Valdez Legend that passed away on the twenty fifth of April in the Chugach mountains. His passing has left a huge hole in the community, he will not be forgotten,” the Valdez Avalanche Center wrote on its website.
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Investigation Underway After Two Climbers Die in Italy
Two German climbers have died after they were hit by an avalanche on the Ortles mountain in the Alto Adige area.
The accident happened at an altitude of 2,500m.
Post-mortem examinations are being carried out and next-of-kin are being contacted.
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96-year-old Skis for 96 days Last Season
Utah skiing legend hits slopes for 96 days in his 96th year.
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Vail Resorts Reports Skier Visits up by 12.5%
It also says lift ticket revenue was up 19.4% compared to the 2020/21 season.
Ski school revenue was also up 53%, dining revenue was up 73.2%, and retail/rental revenue for North American resort and ski area store locations was up 39.%.
“The prior year was significantly impacted by COVID-19 and related limitations and restrictions, which eased for most resorts in March and April of last year resulting in stronger visitation and revenue relative to the earlier parts of last season,” said the CEO of Vail Resorts, Kirsten Lynch.
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Breckenridge (owned by Vail Resorts). Image © PlanetSKI
Image © PlanetSKI
This article was originally published by Planetski.eu. Read the original article here.
