SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Jan. 28, 2022—A record 16,000 votes were cast during the 11-day voting period in the 2022 HKD I AM a Snowmaker contest. This year’s contest showcased seven regionally diverse snowmaking teams from across North America: Boler Mountain, Ontario; Crystal Mountain, Mich.; Camelback Mountain, Pa.; Mountain High, Calif.; Sugarbush Resort, Vt.; Sugarloaf, Maine; and Vail Mountain, Colo. Voting concluded Friday, Jan. 21.

Each crew created a compelling video highlighting the hard work and the pride they take in their job, their love of the mountain, and the camaraderie they share. The contest aims to recognize how critical these crews are to the success of their respective resorts and industry as a whole.

The winning crew will receive a prize from HKD and industry-wide recognition for their dedication to and passion for the art of snowmaking.

Watch the video to see who won:

“We are consistently amazed by the participation and support of the I AM contest year-over-year,” said HKD President Charles Santry. “To see over 16,000 votes come in, breaking all records since its inception in 2013, just shows how important and respected snowmakers are industry wide. This season’s participants created incredible videos showcasing the camaraderie, diversity, grit, and hard-working nature of the teams. Congratulations to the winner and a tremendous ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in this year’s I AM a Snowmaker.”

"Snowmakers play a critical role in the success—and sometimes survival—of mountain resorts, now more than ever,” said SAM publisher Olivia Rowan. “We are proud and honored to partner with HKD to help shine a light on these unsung heroes and impressed with all seven teams and their videos. Cheers to all of them, and congrats to the winner!”

To view all the teams’ profiles and videos, visit: https://www.saminfo.com/i-am-a-snowmaker.