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2023

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2023 Groomer Report

Snowcat manufacturers are responding to the needs of their customers with more efficient, sustainable grooming machines and impro...

Healthier Than Ever

Healthier Than Ever

Written by Win Smith
A finance and resort expert shares highlights and opportunities for growth from NSAA’s 2021-22 Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas.
An adaptive mountain biker hits the trails at Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., where this rider segment is seeing notable growth.

Purpose, Perspective, and People

Written by Steph Nitsch
Mountain bike industry professionals discuss creating a sustainable and responsible summer operation.
Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, took an aggressive approach to hiring in 2022 to accommodate more lesson requests, including those for young learners.

A "Lesson" in Resilience

Written by Mark Aiken
In the midst of a labor shortage, snowsports schools search for staffing solutions to keep up with demand.
Managing Supply Chain Emissions

Managing Supply Chain Emissions

Written by Hilary Delross
As part of their larger sustainability goals, resorts are improving their procurement processes with the aim of reducing their indirect, i.e., scope th...
Selling Summer

Selling Summer

Written by Karolyn Towle
While your winter value proposition is well established, selling your summer offerings is often trickier. Here’s how to stand out in the “off seaso...
Waterville Valley, N.H., invested in four TurboChef FRE-9600-1 convection ovens, designed to cook a 14-inch pizza in 90 seconds.

Lemonade Out of Lemons

Written by Bob Curley
Food service operators dish on adapting to a menu of post-pandemic challenges.
Mountain Spy :: March 2023

Mountain Spy :: March 2023

Written by Dave Meeker
"Can I come just to ride the lift?"
Woods Valley Ski Area, N.Y., installed this 9.5-million-gallon on-mountain storage reservoir 370 vertical feet above its existing pumphouse and water supply. Filled during the off season, the pond stores 60 percent of the ski area’s average seasonal water usage.

Water in Reserve

Written by Tim Wang
As the need for high-volume snowmaking rises, water reservoirs can be a smart, efficient investment.
Values Lead the Way

Values Lead the Way

Written by April Darrow
When leadership has defined values, organizations can grow and thrive.
New Products :: March 2023

New Products :: March 2023

Written by The Editors
A collection of new products and technology for operators to consider.
Snowriver, Mich., GM Benjamin Bartz measures pre-holiday snow in body lengths.

Durable Demand

Written by Linda Goodspeed
Despite weather extremes, the 2022-23 season reached the halfway mark with strong demand and visits. 
On the Road :: March 2023

On the Road :: March 2023

Written by The Editors
NSAA Western Conference, NSAA Eastern Conference
News and Views :: March 2023

News and Views :: March 2023

Written by The Editors
Japan's ski industry revival, gear sharing, aerial industry updates.
Publisher's Memo :: March 2023

Publisher's Memo :: March 2023

Written by Olivia Rowan
Global ski industry and in this issue.