Another million dollars has been earmarked for upgrades of the lodge and
snowmaking equipment at the Belleayre ski center in Highmount.
ORDA mountain managers have worked steadily in the past six years to add
snowmaking equipment, updating older snow guns to more energy - efficient models, which the annual report says have allowed the resort to prepare for snow deficit.
By replacing hundreds of older less efficient snow guns, the resort's entire fleet of
snowmaking equipment will now be comprised of 100 % low energy technology.
Not exact matches
Delivering over 2500 acres of skiable terrain, up to 37 feet of snow in a season, 142 named runs, 5 alpine bowls, state of the art
snowmaking and grooming
equipment, and an exceptional beginner's area, Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels.
With over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain, 107 runs, 5 alpine bowls, state - of - the - art
snowmaking and grooming
equipment, and an exceptional beginner's area, Fernie is a true winter playground.
However,
snowmaking requires energy to run
equipment, significant water resources, and sub-freezing temperatures.