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The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction?

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We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and […]

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Mike Lavery | July 22, 2024
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Alta, UT Report: Big Stoke For Big Flakes

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Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from February 3, 2021 The guys had school and work this afternoon, so we got up early to get in some turns. We forgot to look at the forecast beforehand and were pleasantly surprised by some giant flakes! The snow was wet and the visibility was low, but we didn’t care because any […]

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Shannon Fiegel | February 4, 2021
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