â Bitter experience helps French ICUs crest latest virus wave â Billions spent on coronavirus fight, but what happens next? âââ âââ HEREâS WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING: MONTPELIER, Vt. â The Vermont Ski Areas Association says the stateâs ski resorts lost an estimated $100 million this winter during the pandemic. The Rutland Herald says Vermont state officials estimate that equates to $700 million in total losses for the economy. The ski association says season pass holders visited the resorts more this winter, but ticket-buying skier visits were down about 40% through the end February. It says lodging revenue dropped 60% and food and beverage revenue was down 70%.