Why Winter 24/25 Was the Second Busiest Ever Recorded

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has released their U.S. Ski Industry reporting data from the 2024/25 season.
In general, the 2024/25 ski season saw more skier visits, despite below average snowfall, in many places across the country. Healthy capital investments in ski area infrastructure were also made with an increase in the dollar amount per skier reinvested in said infrastructure.
The 2024/25 ski season is ranked as the second best on record, as it pertains to ski area visitation, w