March 2020

FEATURED STORY

Grooming 2020

Efficiency gains involve digital, sustainable, and educational components as well as mechanical and technical advances in groomers themselves. There’s always excitement around the launch of a new snow grooming vehicle. But there’s also something to be said for taking a solid existing platform and tweaking it to perfection with constant improvements and upgrades. With that in mind, let’s start with a quick roundup of recent updates to some of the current models we’ve come to know and love from each manufacturer. Then we’ll move on to updates on the current state of sustainability, digitization, and training. This grooming report continues to evolve, right along with the...

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Patrick Torsell March 2020

Grooming

Grooming 2020

Efficiency gains involve digital, sustainable, and educational components as well as mechanical and technical advances in groomers themselves.

Lessons through the Terrain Based Learning process are complimentary to all guests.

David Meeker March 2020

Conversion

Dream Come True

The Big SNOW indoor ski and ride facility showcases a radical and instructional approach to the learn-to experience.

Jennifer Rowan March 2020

E-Bikes: Full Speed Ahead

As e-bike sales explode, resorts (and others) are grappling with how to integrate them into their trails and operations.

Andy Bigford March 2020

Marketing

Forgotten on the Fringe

Occasional, infrequent, lapsed and other overlooked participants could be key to growing skiing and riding.

Bob Holme, Winter Park Terrain Park & Youth Marketing Manager, Sarah Wojcik, Sarah Wojcik March 2020

New Products

Tools of the Trade

New products from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and beyond.

At Waterville Valley, mid-energy Ratnik Baby Snow Giant X-2s work particularly well in fighting the wind.

Peter Oliver March 2020

Snowmaking

Snow News is Good News

Resorts are adopting new snowmaking technology and ensuring a better experience for guests—and achieving a rapid ROI.

Gina Decaprio Vercesi March 2020

Protect Your Reputation

Engage with your online critics in a constructive and timely way.

Sam Geise March 2020

New Ideas

Idea Files :: March 2020

DIY motor-room door, big water-bottle holders, and a sheave-wheel carrier.

Peter Oliver March 2020

Snowmaking

Ice That's Nice

The making of a World Cup race course.

Neville Sachs March 2020

Understanding Ball and Roller Bearings

Cleanliness and good fits are critical to the life of your bearings.

Bob Curley March 2020

Risk Management

Keeping a Watchful Eye

An increasing number of resorts are seeing the benefits of video surveillance systems.

Donna March 2020

"How can a poor college guy earn a free lift ticket? THE QUESTION: “I’m a local college student, and I can’t afford a pass right now. Are there any opportunities for me to earn free lift tickets or a season pass? ”This question aimed to see how staffers react to a poor college kid looking to EARN free skiing—not a poor college kid begg...