Ski Notes: 2010-11 ski season set record
The National Ski Areas Association reports the 2010-11 season had the most skier/snowboarder visits on record -- 60.54 million, thanks to "an improving economy and snowfall totals 27 percent above average" at ski resorts nationally. Local, regional and national ski areas would appreciate just an average amount of snow this season.

Tale of lost ski equipment has happy ending
After a full morning of skiing at Ski Santa Fe, we stopped for lunch at its mid-mountain restaurant. We leaned our skis against the chest-high steel ski racks, ate lunch in the sunshine at one of the outside picnic tables, cleared our table and walked about 15 feet to the ski racks. "Someone took my skis and poles," said Bob Hughes. "I know I left them right here."

Airline baggage fees boost ski rental profits
Faced with the increasing cost of transporting equipment, many vacationers are opting to rent the latest ski and snowboarding gear for their stay at a big mountain.

Brookvale ski lift strands users
Some skiiers and snowboarders at Brookvale Winter Activity Park had a fright Thursday night as the lift broke down for a short time and stranded some people on their way up the hill.

To buy or rent the skis, that is the question
Many skiers learn to ski on rental equipment. Renting equipment is an excellent way for skiers to get out on the slopes and decide if they enjoy skiing before making a financial commitment to purchase their own ski equipment. The big question many novice and recreational skiers ask is “When should I stop renting skis and buy my own?”