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Rick Kahl

Rick Kahl

Editor at Ski Area Management

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Recent Articles

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Lifts 2015: Building on the Rise - Ski Area Management

Resorts have become increasingly discerning about their investments in lifts—which, along with snowmaking, comprise the essential elements of a ski and snowboard resort. So a jump to 23 new lifts, from last year’s all-time low of 16, is a positive sign. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE Comfort and convenience were clearly the focus this past year with three gondola/chondola installs, a robust number for any year. These lifts provide an obvious service to guests. So do bubble chairs, w…
almost 9 years ago
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Grooming Vehicles 2016

Both PRINOTH and PistenBully continue the transition to Tier 4, the emission control technology mandated by the Enivronmental Protection Agency. Yes, after years of anticipation, the change is actually happening. All PRINOTH vehicles are now Tier 4. PistenBully is introducing Tier 4 more gradually, incorporating it into its PB 400 models this year. The PB 600 and 100 vehicles are still available with Tier 3 systems for a limited time. By law, manufacturers must cease production of Tier 3 vehicle…
almost 9 years ago
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Summer Ops on Forest Service Land - Ski Area Management

Follow the screening criteria to smooth the way to approval. The Recreational Opportunities Act of 2011 allows winter resorts on Forest Service land to develop a range of off-season activities, within limits. The Act focuses development in human-powered and low-impact activities, and activities that are consistent with the overall uses of the National Forest. Still, the devil is often in the details, and the agency—along with many winter resorts—is still adjusting to the idea of expanded activit…
over 6 years ago
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Snowmaking Maintenance - Ski Area Management

The lowest-cost means of boosting snowmaking production. The last few seasons have shown resorts across the country the importance of effective and efficient snowmaking. One aspect of that, of course, is effective and efficient equipment. But just as important is maintenance. Maintenance also serves an important third purpose. “Our three main goals/reasons for performing maintenance are: safety, efficiency and reliability,” says SMI’s Brooke VanderKelen. “Maintaining equipment helps ensure the s…
over 6 years ago
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New HQs for Mountain Ops - Ski Area Management

Mountain operations have expanded greatly over the decades, and so must the notion of “maintenance shops.” Maintenance shops are one of those capital expense items that are often difficult to fund. The guest doesn’t see them, and they can put a large dent in an area’s budget, knocking them down the priority list for management. Yet these facilities have a direct impact on the guest experience. If grooming and lift operations go smoothly or not, guests feel the impact. And that makes maintenance…
about 1 year ago
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Snowmaking Maintenance

The lowest-cost means of boosting snowmaking production.
5 months ago
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An Eye for Ideas

A profile of the man who originated this regular feature and how he came to chronicle the collective genius of the mountain ops community.
4 months ago