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Report: U.S. ski industry lost $2 billion because of coronavirus
Report: U.S. ski industry lost $2 billion because of coronavirus ASPEN — The U.S. ski industry has lost at least $2 billion last winter because of the economic collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a national trade association said. COVID-19 IN COLORADO The Denver-based National Ski Areas Association announced Wednesday that skier visits fell 14% last season compared with the 2018-2019 season, The Aspen Times reported. There were about 51.1 million visits in the shortened season. A visit is considered the use of a lift ticket for any part of the day and is a standard mark of performance, officials said. Skier...