This supplier directory brings together the brands that champion mountain operations and fuel the evolution of snowmaking. These partners invest in the craft—from advancing air and water technology to refining automation and on-hill systems—and their support helps power the Snowmaking Department all season long. Explore this collection of industry-backing suppliers to discover innovations, strengthen your network, and find the tools that help your team make more—and better—snow.
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TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is a global leader in snowmaking systems, engineering high-performance snow guns and turnkey snow production solutions for ski resorts worldwide. Known for energy-efficient technology and advanced control systems, the company supports reliable snow coverage and custom system integration for diverse mountain environments.
Summit Resources
Summit Resources LLC provides comprehensive snowmaking services and infrastructure support across New England, drawing on over 20 years of operational experience. Services include snowmaking system design, installation, maintenance, and upgrades—from valve stations and pump houses to pipeline construction and snow gun support.
Point of Contact: Doug Fichera, doug@summitresourcesne.com
Point of Contact: Doug Fichera, doug@summitresourcesne.com
Fall Line Construction
Fall Line Construction, based in North Conway, N.H., provides excavation and mountain construction services for ski areas across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. The team supports snowmaking projects and infrastructure upgrades with trenching, pipe fusion and installation, hydrant placement, and pump-station sitework, alongside lift foundations, trail grading, and slope stabilization.
Point of Contact: Matt Howard, matt@falllineconstruction.com
Point of Contact: Matt Howard, matt@falllineconstruction.com
Hestra Pro
Hestra Pro builds winter work gloves designed to perform in harsh, cold-weather conditions. Combining warmth, durability, and dexterity, the line supports hands-on work such as mountain operations, snowmaking, plowing, and shoveling—anywhere reliable hand protection is essential for getting the job done outdoors.
Point of Contact: Josh Jacobson, josh@hestrausa.com
Point of Contact: Josh Jacobson, josh@hestrausa.com
Ratnik Industries
Ratnik Industries, Inc. is a leading designer and supplier for snowmaking systems worldwide, since 1965.
We are your complete source for snow systems-water pumping systems, automatic cooling systems, snow guns, water/air hydrants & accessories, consulting & system engineering-we do it all!
Point of Contact: Monika Ratnik, monika@ratnik.com
Point of Contact: Monika Ratnik, monika@ratnik.com
HKD Snowmakers
HKD Snowmakers is a North American designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient snowmaking technology, including air/water snowguns, fan guns, hydrants, and automation controls. The company emphasizes performance, reliability, and operational ease to help resorts optimize snow production and system efficiency.
