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The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability

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There were 473 ski areas in the United States that operated during the 2022-23 season. In 1970, there were over 1,000. Over the last 10 years, the number has fluctuated mostly in the 470 range. Some new resorts have opened, some have closed, and even others have re-opened.  Of the 473 ski areas that operated last season, 103 of those […]

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Brent Thomas | December 15, 2022
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Wooden Skyscrapers: The Future of Architecture

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Norway’s third tallest skyscraper also has the most unique construction: it’s made completely out of wood. The building, known as Mjøstårnet – meaning tower of Mjosa – is located in Brumunddal, a small industrial Norwegian town that sits on the edge of Lake Mjosa. This small town is known for its role in the lumber industry, making it the perfect location to […]

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Aunika Skogen | April 21, 2022
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A Golden State and the Future of Cannabis

Brought to you by A Golden State President Nixon’s War On Drugs began in the 1970s, and in the decades since, the public’s attitude on marijuana has drastically shifted. Over the past 25 years, the trajectory that marijuana legalization has taken has been quite affirmative yet unpredictable. In present-day 2022, nearly half of the states in the U.S. have fully […]

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Jesse | March 21, 2022
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Big White, BC’s Master Plans Up to 2089: Doubling Lifts, Skiable Terrain, & More

Big White is known by many as one of the go-to destinations for skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia and Canada. Its proximity to a Kelowna, family-oriented resort-style, large skiable area, and year-round operations make it stack up against any other major ski resort. With Big White now unveiling their master plans until 2089, all of these aspects will only […]

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Liam Abbott | January 12, 2021
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Will Human-Carrying Drones Make Ski Lifts Obsolete?

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Australian technology start-up, “Drongo”, is predicting that drones powerful enough to carry humans will soon replace traditional ski-lifts. Drongo is a new company specializing in the research and development of automated aerial drones big enough to transport people. Drongo’s CEO, Dr. Ana Gram-Desnor  said in an interview with Sugar Research Australia: “Human payload capable drones have been around for a […]

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SnowBrains | November 6, 2019
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VIDEO: Doppelmayr Show Us What Riding a SMART Gondola in the Future Might Look Like

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SnowBrains | May 24, 2019
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Let Squaw Valley Decide its Future | Incorporate Olympic Valley Campaigned Launched

On behalf of Olympic Valley, better known as Squaw Valley, Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV) launched a campaign today to incorporate Olympic Valley, granting the town greater autonomy from Placer County. Incorporate Olympic Valley was formed in 2013 by residents of the valley who wanted more […]

SnowBrains | March 25, 2014
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Local Religion Saves The Chamois Bar @ Squaw Valley

If everything goes down the way KSL/Squaw intends it too (and it likely will considering KSLs current bank roll and power), we are soon going to be accompanied by the “Largest Ski Resort in the USA” with a 101.5 acre village at it’s base.  That village will be sprawling and tall.  It’ll have a state-of-the-art 132,000-square foot aquatic center, 1,000 […]

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Miles Clark | April 10, 2013
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