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tion for the type of customer service that they experienced during
the pandemic. Hotels and other businesses in the travel industry
were desperate for travelers, and the customer
experience was enhanced to a level that customers now expect
to be continued. (www.styleattitudes.com)
Length of Trips
The length of trips has also had a shift. There has been a
growing popularity of " grab-it-while-you-can " vacations,
which means more short term trips taken during the year without
long term planning. No one wants to wait for a year for a
holiday that could be cancelled due to a pandemic, a strike by
baggage handlers, or other workers on which your holiday depends.
Many
skiers and boarders are taking shorter trips, and this
trend has been also fueled by fewer days spent in the office
and the ability to E-Work from wherever you are, even if it is
in the mountains. It is more convenient, because if there is a
last minute glitch, you can simply abort the trip and go another
time. (www.styleattitudes.com)
Backcountry Popularity Grows
Global Rescue reported that with the ski mountains closed,
as in the beginning of the pandemic, or filled up due to COVID19
restrictions as it continued, enterprising skiers found other
ways to get outside and enjoy the season. Heli-skiing, heliboarding,
backcountry skiing, splitboarding and snowshoeing
all had increased activity.
Backcountry skiing and boarding grew in popularity during the
pandemic, with the early shutdown of ski resorts. Before heading into
the backcountry, you need to understand the risks involved, have the
proper equipment, and do your safety research.
photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan on Unsplash
Easier Cancellation Policies
Many ski resorts have adjusted into easier cancellation policies,
because of the changing local, state/province and national
restrictions due to the pandemic. For example, Winter Park Resort
now offers a " Carefree Cancellations " policy. The resort
stated it understands travel plans may need to change, so they
are proud to offer their guests Carefree Cancellation with every
booking. Condominium and hotel reservations for Winter Park
Resort Lodging, winter arrivals, can be cancelled for a full refund
up to three weeks prior to arrival. In addition, all lift
tickets, activities, lessons, and rentals can be cancelled for a full
refund up to one week prior to your arrival. (www.winterparkresort.com)
Booking
a Trip
When booking a trip through a group or a tour operator, we
trust that they have done their due diligence, and have provided
the best rate possible, and are aware of any health related travel
restrictions that you might face in your travels.
It is interesting to note that customers are not only focused
on health and safety protocols, but also have a greater expecta3O
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Heli-skiing (and heli-boarding) is off-trail, downhill skiing
(or snowboarding) reached by helicopter. With backcountry
skiing you are skiing in the wilderness - there's no lodge, no lift
and no ski patrol. Snowboarders can also explore the backcountry
using a splitboard: a normal snowboard that splits into
two halves, two mini skis, so snowboarders can climb up hills
and then attach the halves back together at the top.
When ski resorts shut down in March 2020, a record
number of customers bought new gear at retail stores, crowded
trailheads and then inadvertently triggered avalanches on the
backcountry slopes.
At a resort, ski patrol and first aid services are on site. In
the backcountry, facilities and ranger stations may be closed
due to COVID-19. This has made safety all the more important
for the backcountry sportsman, due to avalanches, injury, fragile
glaciers, extreme coldness, altitude sickness and less help if
necessary.
If this trend continues into the upcoming season, which it
is expected to do, participants are strongly encouraged to do
their research to read what the experts have to say, because
the experts give very sound advice - that could save your life
and the lives of others. Visit www.globalrescue.com for detailed
information.
Technological Advances
The winter sports industry had to place technology as a
top priority, in order to adhere to government mandates required,
and keep their business operational. Ski areas are becoming
much more efficient in what they do, out of necessity.
Reservations systems had to be upgraded to be user friendly,
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