- Ski Area Management

The Risk of Not Investing in Tech

July 2023

A look at the costs of investing—or not investing—in the latest the latest software and what the future may bring.

Building for Efficiency

July 2023

The LIF-TRACK vehicle lift in the middle of the cat bays is accessed on the snow side of the building. The five-ton overhead crane (top center) serves all three snow-side bays.

After Grand Targhee's old maintenance shop collapsed, the resort planned for and built a new shop with all the fixins to help its crew do their jobs right.

Where Are They Now?

July 2023

We checked in with a few past "10 Under 30"s to see what they're up to, learn how they got there, and get their thoughts on the industry and the people in it.

10 Under 30

July 2023

This peer-nominated group of 20-somethings are thinkers, tinkerers, and hard workers—and they are the future leaders of our industry.

The Training Conundrum

September 2023

A new four-week lift maintenance course at Steamboat, Colo., this May, providing hands-on, on-site experience for 14 participants from across Alterra’s resorts.

To develop the next generation of mountain ops employees, we must find new ways to provide crucial training and pass along expertise.

AI: Opening Pandora's Chatbot

September 2023

How to identify the risks and capitalize on the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.

The End of Cash is Nigh

September 2023

More resorts are moving toward cashless transactions thanks to a slew of benefits.

More Balsams, Les Otten

September 2023

The historic Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, with its iconic red roof, reflected in Lake Gloriette.

Les Otten nears the starting line on his ambitious plan to revive a historic ski area and resort deep in New Hampshire's Great North Woods.

Clean Heat, Boiled Down

September 2023

Mt. Bachelor’s automatic “walking floor” system will feed its boiler with biomass.

Two ski areas look to reduce financial and environmental costs with new state-of-the-art, clean heating systems.

Construction Site :: September 2023

September 2023

Lift and facility upgrades for the 2023-24 season aim to enhance the guest experience.