Our operations teams continue to make strong progress as we move deeper into winter, balancing snowmaking, grooming, and on-mountain experiences to set us up for a consistent season ahead.
Snowmaking
We’re currently at about 75% of our target average snow depth, which aligns with our water usage to date and leaves us with approximately 60 million gallons remaining. This is a strong position to be in at this point in the winter.
Last year, snowmaking wrapped up by the end of January, and we’re on track to meet that goal again this season, conditions permitting. Reaching this milestone early allows us, and our guests, to plan ahead with confidence knowing we should have enough snowpack to carry us through the season.
We are now snowmaking more strategically, with 75–100 guns running when conditions permit in key areas that have lower base depths according to our snow cat GPS. While fewer guns may be operating overall, they’ll be focused where they’re needed most. This time of year requires close coordination between snowmaking and grooming teams, communicating all through the night to ensure snow is made and placed efficiently and effectively.
Terrain Parks
On Wednesday night, our park crew installed three new features in the Badlands terrain park for park enthusiasts. We’re also happy to offer options for a wide range of abilities in Badlands.
At this time, Yahoo, L-Park, and The Grove parks remain closed due to the low snow depth. In order to effectively make snow on these trails, features cannot be installed, and current snowpack levels don’t yet support park builds.
Our focus is on building and reinforcing the base in these areas so that once features are added, we can maintain them consistently through the remainder of the season.
Off-Slopes Attractions
Due to this week’s thaw, Woodview is closed through the weekend to preserve the ice quality. With colder temperatures expected soon, we’re hoping to reopen for next week, conditions permitting.
Big Dipper Snow Tubing will be also be closed Monday through Wednesday next week for a rebuild, including reshaping the tracks, adding snow to the stop wall, and reflattening the top deck for a more uniform surface.
Overall, we’re in a strong position for the weeks ahead and excited about what’s shaping up across the mountain this winter!
