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A letter exchange between the town of Vail and Vail Resorts appears to have devolved into that of the 280-character variety.

At the end of this month, artist James Niehues will be inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, in recognition of the almost 200 trail maps he has painted over his 34-year career. Skiers from M Bachelor, Oregon, to Sunday River, Maine, and many points in between, have held his work in their hands as they try to find the easiest -- or hardest -- way down.

At the end of this month, artist James Niehues will be inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, in recognition of the almost 200 trail maps he has painted over his 34-year career. Skiers from Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, to Sunday River, Maine, and many points in between, have held his work in their hands as they try to find the easiest -- or hardest -- way down.

At ski resorts around the country, the familiar paper map is disappearing, as mountains push skiers to use apps and other digital resources. But some skiers are pushing back.

VAIL — Trail map nerds, rejoice.

Its true that prior commitment from skiers via season pass purchases is helping ski areas sustain their businesses during unpredictable weather years.

EAGLE — It’s true that prior commitment from skiers via season pass purchases is helping ski areas sustain their businesses during unpredictable weather years. But you don’t necessarily need a $1,000 ski pass and a...