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Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort Temporarily Closed
The following statement was issued today by Brian Strait, President and General Manager of the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort:
"Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort remained closed today as the investigation into Sunday's avalanche continued. Today, evidence of two additional avalanches was discovered when the weather cleared about noon allowing resort employees access to the upper parts of the resort. As a result, we've determined that the ski area will remain closed until the safety of our patrons and employees can be assured as we work in conjunction with the U. S. Forest Service."
"During the early morning of Tuesday, January 11, 2005, while the resort was closed, an avalanche released above Lift 1 and caused significant damage to the upper terminus of the ski lift and to two of the lift towers. No one was in the area at the time, and there were no injuries. Evidence of another avalanche was noted in an area known as the West Bowl which is within the boundaries of the ski area's permit but outside the developed area."
"The chute above Lift 1 is regularly controlled for avalanches, although no control work was performed on Monday since the resort was closed. Avalanche control is performed by firing explosives into the chutes or discharging explosives thrown by hand."
Further information will be released for the benefit of season pass holders and other patrons as soon as it becomes available.
Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort has 64 acres of skiable terrain and is located 45 minutes northwest of Las Vegas. It is operated under a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
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