Ski study: Bad snow is worse than a recession
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - A study done for a ski industry group says bad snow is worse for business than a bad economy.
The study analyzed snowfall, consumer confidence and skier visits nationwide for 30 seasons starting in the 1978-1979 season.
It found that during the 1981-1982 season, skier visits jumped by nearly 28 percent from the year before, even though the economy was in a recession and consumer confidence was at then-historic lows.
In the 1990-1991 season, both the economy and the snow were bad, and the industry had the second-fewest visitors since it started keeping track.
The study was done for the National Association of Ski Areas by Boulder-based RRC Associates, a market research company.
The study analyzed snowfall, consumer confidence and skier visits nationwide for 30 seasons starting in the 1978-1979 season.
It found that during the 1981-1982 season, skier visits jumped by nearly 28 percent from the year before, even though the economy was in a recession and consumer confidence was at then-historic lows.
In the 1990-1991 season, both the economy and the snow were bad, and the industry had the second-fewest visitors since it started keeping track.
The study was done for the National Association of Ski Areas by Boulder-based RRC Associates, a market research company.
