July 2010
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Fan Guns 2010
A look at the latest technology in fan guns. This is the second part of a series on snowmaking that started with a state-of-the-art overview in the May issue. Next issue: air/water and low-e guns.Snowmaking is all about efficiency. Often, efficiency means hybrid systems that combine low-e and air/water guns with fans. These systems take advantage of the strengths of each—the production, throw and relative wind-resistance of fans with the lower cost and relative efficiency of low-e and air/water guns.In many cases, efficiency, says SMI president Joe VanderKelen, “is a matter of infrastructure.” Upgrades or additions often involve figuring out how to best combine old and new, and com...
Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.
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The current state of the real estate market is a wake-up call for resorts.
Thanks to advancing technology in equipment, off-piste skiing and snowboarding are more popular than ever...and many resorts are answering the call.
With a little forethought and planning, on-the-job safety can become second nature for employees.
With the banking industry in a state of turmoil, how can ski areas find financing?
Support your local riders and they'll become a great source of feedback and publicity.
Mountain Spy Liz Eren tries to stump customer service with this issue's question on camping at resorts.
MOVING AND SHAKING IN THE MEDIA WORLD... PEACE THROUGH SKIING... SOLAR POWERED LIFTS... WASTING AWAY AT GREAT DIVIDE... IS SKIING SAFER THAN GARDENING?... FOREST SERVICE DOUSES C.B. SMOKE SHACKS... SUMMER ZIPS ALONG
MOUNTAIN CREEK SOLD... SECOND BEST SEASON FOR SKI AREAS... NO GO FOR CRESTED BUTTE... OBITUARY... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
