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Vail Resorts posted a 7% revenue decline to $90.4 million in the third quarter, citing unusually poor snow across the western U.S. during Spring Break and lowering its full-year forecast; Epic Pass sales dropped 10% year over year—the largest decline since its 2008 launch—while Colorado ski areas saw 24% fewer visitors and days open fall to 129 from 144.
The World Cup ski competition scheduled for Deer Valley, Utah, has been relocated to New York and New Hampshire due to insufficient snow and warm temperatures, which hindered the event's preparation and safety standards, with organizers prioritizing athlete safety and Olympic qualification opportunities.
A dry winter in Indian-controlled Kashmir has devastated the ski tourism industry in Gulmarg, one of Asia's highest ski resorts, as the region experiences a significant lack of snow due to extreme weather patterns linked to global warming and El Niño. The absence of snow has led to widespread cancellations, closed rental shops, and unemployment for ski instructors and other vendors who rely on the winter tourism season for their livelihoods, posing a significant threat to the region's economy and tourism industry.