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KILLINGTON, Vermont -- At the Vermont Ski Areas Association's 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting today, the industry trade group announced that Vermont's ski resorts recorded 4,068,696 skier visits for the 2008-09 season.
"Vermont's ski industry held up very well in spite of the enormous challenges of the current economic climate," said Parker Riehle, President of the Vermont Ski Areas Association. "Skiing and snowboarding are lifestyle sports that have historically proven to be recession-resilient, and this season was no different. With the tight economy, skiers and riders stayed closer to home and Vermont's winter tourism economy benefited from our day's-drive proximity to 80 million people coupled with our unique and unrivaled mountain brand identity."
Nationally, preliminary reports put Vermont's numbers on track with the country's overall average, with Vermont resorts and the northeast faring better than airline-dependent destinations. The season saw an above-average start with a strong Thanksgiving opening and a string of Ski Vermont
