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Ya. They did a snow-study over in my area a couple of years ago... 5000ft is the new 3500ft in some areas. In another decade it will be less likely for consistent snow pack at 5k.

I hear Vegans are on a triple flush protocol.

How about the Yellowstone? Between Vail, Yellowstone, and Park City there's enough capacity to satisfy that demographic I agree. I manage a feeder hill that is in desperate need of a snow-making system. I think I'll restate my original position. Feeder hills should be exempted from the...

It depends on how you define the term "community member." The definition looks different from the perspective of a full-time resident in a small town. Paying taxes is only 1 part of community membership. I have 3 part time residents within earshot of my house. They spend a few weekends here...

Not bad up there... it's not as thick at 7k. Down in town it's awful.

Right. What's done is done. But I think the question is "Do we really need more?" Does Vail or Whistler need another trail pod with a new Chondola?

It's a big picture thing.... everything is connected. The effects are more than just what happens in and around the ski area. Think about the amount waste produced by any resort. When resorts grow, the pile of waste has grown with it. The industry has created the "Sustainable Slopes"...

Yes it is

Here is access to a free copy if anyone want to read it: Internet Archive: Downhill Slide

I agree. The writer is extremely biased. There is not a word in favor of the ski industry throughout the entire book. That said, I think it would be hard to find an unbiased piece. Most of what I found that is pro-development sounds more like marketing material produced by the NSAA. It...

Out and back to Mission Peak via the summer approach. This another Mission side-country spot. An easy traverse from the ski area in the Winter, a bumpy car ride and pleasant walk during the summer. It's easy access to the Alpine. Lots of talus. We thought we would escape the smoke, but it's...

:unsure::) It's a good read... it covers the first round of consolidation from 20 years ago... a critical perspective from a Colorado skier. I think we're doomed. :)⛷

According to this source, the number of skier visits has been flat to declining over the past 20 years.... I don't think the Super Pass revolution has lead to growth in skier visits.... it has arguably added some value for the heavy users, but new users of skis have been pretty stagnant

Yup... it's like a war zone over here... I shot this one a few days ago. There is about 400,000 acres burning about 50 miles to the North. The sun has been obscured for about 2 weeks now. Air quality is hazardous pretty much everywhere. It progressively gotten worse over the past few days.

I recently read this: Downhill Slide It's an analysis, written around the turn of the century, of consolidation and expansion in the ski industry. The main focus is how resort expansion and declining growth of the sport is effecting resort towns and the environment. After reading the book, I...

Quick climb up to Clara Lake.... a short walk up to the sub-alpine. The is a great side-country spot at Mission.

It may be a good year to plan a trip to the PNW La Nina is Here!! New bubble chairs awaiting installation at Mission...

Still a few patches to ski up in BC ? ⛷❄

Lift installation moving along nicely...