We know we’ve been a little silent about the continued snowmaking improvements that have been ongoing across the mountain this summer, but as work progresses and winter gets closer and closer, we thought it was time for a little update about the work we’ve been doing to enhance our snow coverage, improve snowmaking infrastructure on the New York side of the mountain, increase our snowmaking capacity and boost our efficiency.
❄️Enhanced Snow Coverage❄️
To start, you can see by the aerial shots below that we are currently installing 3,000 feet of new water piping between the On-Stage and Catamount trails, this will be accompanied by the addition of mounted fan guns along this line that will significantly increase snow coverage on the face of the mountain.
❄️New York Side Improvements❄️
To enhance the snow making capabilities on the New York side of the mountain, we've replaced 3,600 feet of additional pipeline along with two new valve houses. These improvements will boost the reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of our snowmaking efforts in this area allowing for a quicker opening of trails on the NY side of the mountain.
❄️Increased Capacity❄️
We have added three additional electric compressors to our system which will boost our overall snowmaking capacity.
❄️Optimized Efficiency❄️
To further optimize our snowmaking process, we are rearranging and relocating snow guns across the mountain and are replacing/adding new hydrants where needed. This strategic placement ensures maximum efficiency and coverage, allowing us to make the most of every snowmaking opportunity.
We can't wait for you to experience these exciting upgrades this winter season! Don’t forget to purchase your season passes along with lesson and racing programs by the end of the month (which believe it or not is just a couple days away) before the current sale ends.
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