"My bill would make it clear that activities like mountain biking, concerts and other appropriate uses can be allowed at these ski areas," Udall said in a statement. The proposed changes would encourage "skiing and snowsports" and allow for year-round "natural-resource based" outdoor recreation. The bill is currently open for public comment.
While some environmental groups contend that the wording in Udall's bill is too broad, Geraldine Link of the National Ski Area Association says that changes are needed. "The act no longer reflects what is going on at resorts," Link told the Denver Post. \