Remember last winter? That was weird. Even so, despite a global pandemic, skiing somehow still happened in the U.S. People wore face coverings and spaced apart in lift lines, chairlifts and gondolas were loaded at half capacity, and indoor lodges were mostly closed. This winter, we’ll see a kind of skiing that feels almost pre-pandemic.

Most ski resorts won’t be requiring masks outdoors for fully vaccinated guests—though masks and proof of vaccination may be required to enter certain indoor spaces. Chairlifts, which operated at reduced capacity last year, will be back to carrying regular loads, though do plan on having to wear face coverings in enclosed lifts, like gondolas and trams. Things like group lessons, events and festivals, and indoor dining will return this winter.

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