2 Minute Survey for Lake Tahoe, CA, Transportation Needs and Issues by the Tahoe Regional Planning Association Locals, commuters, second-home-owners and visitors of the alluring Lake Tahoe region have the opportunity to voice their comments and concerns regarding the future for transportation projects around the Tahoe region. The TahoeFund Instagram posted with a link to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) release of a โtwo-minuteโ survey, asking questions mainly concerning safety while travelling on the basin roads. […] John Cunningham | August 13, 2023 0 Comments
Slide With Respect: Survey Attempts to Understand How Riders React to On-Mountain Signage Students in a Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO) marketing research course have developed a survey exploring how snowsliders view safety messaging while on the mountain. They areย interested in finding out how much safety signage impacts people while out on the slopes. A study of behavior at and opinions of ski areas, perceptions of on-slope safety, and the development of messaging […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2022 1 Comment
Survey Finds Majority of Coloradans are Unhappy with the State’s Rapid Population Growth Since 1980, the population of Colorado has more than doubled. During this time more than 1,250 square miles of open space, natural habitat, and agricultural land has been turned into shopping malls, streets, housing, and other urban development. It has also strained wildlife and infrastructure as cities, roads, and highways are becoming more crowded. The same is true for parks, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 16, 2022 7 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Shows Strong Results in Survey Conducted by Winter Guests The 2021-22 ski season at Vail shows that the resort is highly regarded as an exceptional destination. The survey was conducted by Boulder-based RRC Associates and included over 1,000 guests. The surveys were conducted post-visit to gauge the guest experience. 73% of the guests gave Vail a 9 or a 10 (out of 10) on a “net promoter score.” These […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 26, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Swag: Coming to a Store Near You Soon… Let us know what YOU want – SnowBrains Swag Survey You asked we listened.ย For the 21/22 season, we can exclusively reveal that SnowBrains will be offering branded merchandise for you to purchase. We already have a few awesome items and designs ready, but we thought we’d make sure we’re giving the people what they want. Please help us deliver […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Survey: What Content Do You Want to See During the Summer? SnowBrains Summer Survey We all visit SnowBrains for one thing – snow.ย It’s right there in the name. But once the lifts stop turning and the snow melts away, what is it you’re interested in?ย Of course, it’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere, so maybe you want to live vicariously through those guys. Or once you’ve stored your skis for the […] SnowBrains | June 25, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Survey: What Are Your Expectations for Winter 20/21? Complete the SnowBrains survey Next winter will be unlike any that has gone before it. Or any that will follow. Many resorts have come out with their expectations, and how they plan to operate, but ultimately, nobody knows. So we thought we’d ask the people that matter. You. The skiers and riders that love sliding on snow, the people that […] SnowBrains | August 28, 2020 16 Comments
Brain Post | Measuring Mountains How do we know how tall mountains are? Two answers: in modern times GPS measurements can be made to an accuracy of a few centimeters. Before GPS, trigonometry (just like in high school) was used to estimate the height of peaks. Not surprisingly, the British, measurers, organizers, and classifiers of […] Featured Article Chaz Diamond | March 25, 2014 0 Comments