Some in Colorado Ski Industry Worried About Pot Smoking at Resorts
Marijuana-themed ski trips reportedly already being marketed
The stakes are high for Colorado's multi-billion dollar ski industry.
As the state prepares to legalize recreational marijuana on Jan. 1, Rocky Mountain resorts are preparing for a rush of pot smokers looking to light up on the slopes. One might think that skiing and pot-smoking would be an unwise combination—and that's probably correct. But a handful of marijuana-themed ski trips already are being marketed, and the state's ski industry is trying to get in front of what could be a dangerous fad.
Mountain managers are concerned not only about safety but their tourism image. The fear is that some of the more conservative, family-run resorts will see a backlash from people who don't want to be in a cannabis cloud.