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March 2021

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  • 2021 Groomer Report

    Powerful machines are getting more efficient, while technology continues to elevate slope management, fleet management, and training programs. For anyone in the market for new grooming equipment, the checklist of requirements is long. Needs to be powerful. Needs to be efficient. Needs to be versatile. Needs to be easy to operate, and easy to learn to operate. And so on. With advances in technology, the list grows longer. As John Glockhamer of PistenBully notes, PB is focused on “two central themes: sustainability [vehicle electrification] and digitization.” Sustainability has been a focus for years, with grooming machinery made by PistenBully and PRINOTH complying with North Americ...

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2021 Groomer Report

Powerful machines are getting more efficient, while technology continues to elevate slope management, fleet management, and training programs.

Steamboat’s Pizza Ranger delivers.

Pandemic Silver Linings

Many changes that resorts made for this Covid winter will have lasting impacts on operations and the guest experience.

Glamping at Blue Mountain, Pa., was “through the roof” in 2020.

Welcome to the Outdoors

The huge influx of new outdoor participants is an opportunity resorts can capitalize on in 2021, and beyond.

SunKid Wood’N’Fun ball run at Holzkugelbah Luis Kugelsafari. Hintertuxer Gletscher, Tux-Finkenberg

Make the Most of Summer

These fun, welcoming, and revenue-driving activities and attractions could be just the ticket for boosting summer business.

All paths from Elk Camp at Snowmass lead to adventure. Credit: Jeremy Swanson

Pathways to Opportunity

High-quality, multi-use trail systems are the key to welcoming new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

A family enjoys the bike trails at Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Mass., last summer.

Riding into the Future

Bike parks did big business in 2020, and operators learned some important lessons that will help ensure future success.

Publisher's Memo

The future looks different now.

News and Views :: March 2021

Night skiing, SAMMY honorees share, supplier news, chainsaw carving, and more.

High Expectations Met

Many smaller local resorts saw record visits through the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

Unfrozen

The pandemic provides an opportunity to reshape our future.

Mountain Spy :: March 2021

A question on boondocking.

New Products :: March 2021

A collection of new products for retail, mountain operations, and summer activities.

China Peak has more than tripled its snowmaking capacity over the last two years.

Trial by Fire

Wildfire was just one of the challenges China Peak overcame in expanding its snowmaking system.

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