March 2019
FEATURED STORY
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Groomers 2019
PistenBully and PRINOTH are offering refined machines, enhanced software, and the training to maximize the efficiency of both. The groomer business is facing a conundrum: machines are becoming ever more sophisticated, even as experienced drivers become more difficult to hire and retain. So, as machines and software add new capabilities, PRINOTH and PistenBully are ramping up operator training and, in the case of software, making it ever more user-friendly.Here’s an overview of where the two major suppliers are headed.PRINOTH This year, PRINOTH is introducing upgrades and improvements across its fleet in the digital realm, in operator and resort training, and is topping it off with the...
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PistenBully and PRINOTH are offering refined machines, enhanced software, and the training to maximize the efficiency of both.
How a Midwest resort company on a tight budget transitioned from antiquated manual snowmaking to a modern, efficient system.
A look at clever and useful new gear inroduced at the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, for resort employees and guests alike.
A select group of resort leaders answer difficult questions about how to attract, accommodate, and retain next-generation customers.
Our #MyFirstMountain series profiles four places where skiers and riders begin their love affair with winter sports.
Summer business can increase revenues and raise visibility year-round, but also brings challenges that must be addressed.
Snowmaking, lodging, and summer investments highlight this month’s profiled projects.
Popular passes, thoughts on growth, people and suppliers moves, and more.
More-efficient systems are transforming the on-snow experience across the continent.
Regulations and public opinion are favoring their use, but restraint bars aren't required on most older lifts.
Preventative maintenance can save your bacon–but it takes a commitment from the ground up.
Disc golf is growing at a record pace, and mountain resorts can capitalize on it without much capital.
"I'm afraid of heights and I get really nervous when the lift stops. To help get over that, I want to understand what happens if the lift can't get going again."
There are plenty of reasons for, and ways to develop, affordable workforce housing.
DIY boot/glove dryer, conveyor belt maintenance, and pathway lighting.
