Millennials represent the largest group of snowboarders and skiers, but they also participate the fewest number of days per season. The figures show that the industry will need to increase the frequency of the millennial participant…
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Report finds disparities in access and use of Taos area trails
A recent research firm report found there is “inequitable access” to trails in the Taos area. Montana-based Headwaters Economics — a nonpartisan research firm — released the report based on a survey, conducted by RRC…
Recent survey details business climate in Routt County
Few surprises are included in the analysis of a business climate survey commissioned by Routt County and given to a sample of business owners this spring. The 122 survey respondents lauded Routt County as a place…
Study puts numbers to Eagle County airport impact
The Eagle County Regional Airport brings a lot of people, and their money, to the Vail Valley. A recent study has put firm numbers behind that broad statement, and those numbers are impressive. The numbers come…
Local Airport Critical to Tourism
Survey results of airline passengers using the Gunnison-Crested Butte airport (GUC) indicate the facility is a big reason many of them choose to come to the area to recreate. A research project from RRC Associates…
RRC Associates May 2015 Newsletter
Our monthly roundup of research insights for the recreation and tourism industries This month’s newsletter presents some current findings of interest from our recent projects. Additionally, it focuses on some of the topics and issues…
Jackson Hole Pathways Use High
RRC Associates partnered with Headwaters Economics to conduct a study of Teton County, WY residents on their usage of pathways and trails in the area. Overall, 9 out of 10 residents use the pathways system at…
RRC Associates March 2015 Newsletter
Our monthly roundup of research insights for the recreation and tourism industries Ski Area Business News Several articles have crossed our desks recently regarding the business of ski areas in the US. The Denver Post…
Ski areas across region see boost from recent snowstorm
It feels like the snow season has finally arrived in Vermont and New Hampshire, where ski areas and resorts are looking forward to a boost in customers following a frustratingly warm December when temperatures hovered…
Unreliable Snowfall Boosts Ski Resort Interest In Snowmaking
The Pacific Northwest has had several recent ski seasons with variable weather and snow conditions. Northwest Public Radio did a recent story on the subject, including an interview with RRC’s Dave Belin. …