Vail, Beaver Creek encourage uphill traffic etiquette

By Ross Leonhart

EAGLE COUNTY — Continual improvements in technology have made uphill travel at local resorts more accessible and appealing to skiers and snowboarders. With the increased enthusiasm, however, resorts and local businesses are reminding people traveling uphill at Vail and Beaver Creek to know the rules, policies and where to access up-to-date information.With companies like Scarpa, Dynafit and Black Diamond focusing on equipment that is both functional on the skin up and the ride down, more and more people are opting to earn their turns at resorts rather than riding the chairlifts.“There’s definitely been a huge upswing in it,” said Sean …

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