SnowOps - April 2017 by Snow Grooming Magazine

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CONTENTS On The Cover

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6 COVER STORY Four Season Resort Planning More ski resorts are opting for summer attractions to help boost year-round revenue and retain employees

43 Fleet Maintenance in the Field

Finding the right computerized maintenance management system can help you log data more efficiently wherever you are

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34 Ski Resorts Explore Green Activities

Ski and mountain resorts across the country are finding innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and save money

39 Snow School Learning as you go down the hill won’t cut it if you want to be a competitive condidate

47 Getting it Right

49 From Ski Slopes to

Vegetation management techniques can save or harm a local ecosystem. Where does your ski operation stand?

The evolution of a ski retreat to a four season resort

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Focusing on Ski Resorts

elcome to our April issue! As I’m sure you’ve noticed, this issue houses our annual Equipment Comparison Guide and our annual printed buyer’s guide. Thank you to all of the companies who took the time to submit their information. Our goal this year is to get the Equipment Comparison Guide online at snowopsmag.com, allowing you to search by company and equipment type and choose exactly which comparisons you want to see, with the option to contact manufacturers directly. I’ll keep you posted as we make progress! In this issue, we’ve largely focused on ski resort operations. Our cover story discusses how to build or add new revenue streams to resorts by implementing four-season attractions to bring patrons in year-round. That article starts on the next page. We’ve also included a case study about Camelback Mountain, as they added exciting features to their resort over several years to become a top-notch four-season destination. The case study starts on page 49.

You’ll also find an article about how ski resorts can become champions of environmental stewardship; as these operations rely on their pristine surroundings to drive business, it’s imperative they take care of their surrounding environment as much as possible. That article begins on page 34. We’ve also included articles about snow operations management education options, choosing maintenance software and more. I hope you enjoy this issue! As always, I’d love your feedback. Make sure to like and follow us on our social media accounts and tell us what you think of the magazine! Happy reading,

Jill Harris 866-953-2182 jharris@lesterpublications.com

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FOUR SEASON Resort Planning More ski resorts are opting for summer attractions to help boost year-round revenue and retain employees By Mark Halsall

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ooking to increase revenue potential year-round, ski resorts are turning to innovative solutions to attract customers during the summer months. Rather than shutting down when the snow disappears, many resorts are offering summer activities, as well as permanent attractions in the hopes of becoming popular recreation destinations all year long. Mountain biking may be a summer activity for resorts that many people think of first, but the range of off-season attractions these days is actually quite diverse. Offerings include aerial adventure courses, zip lines, mountain coasters, water parks, bungee trampolines, gyroscope rides and mini-golf. Earl Saline is the director of education programming for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). He sees more and more resorts adopting a four-season model because it just makes good business sense. “Essentially, you’re putting your assets to work and finding ways to generate revenue all year. This gives you a chance for greater utilization across your business,” he said. “Having revenue come

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in 12 months out of the year gives you more resources to grow and improve your operation and continue investing back into the resort.” Saline says adding summer offerings can also boost the bottom line by enticing new and different guests in addition to existing ski resort customers to come during the off-season. “To be competitive, you want to stay front of mind with the people who already come to your area,” he said. Thaddeus Shrader, CEO of adventure course provider Bonsai Design, maintains anything that causes more traffic to your site and more dollars to be spent there is a good thing. “In general, if you can diversify your offerings, you’re going to cause more of the public to notice you and you’ll be more relevant,” he said. Another key benefit of the four-season model is that it enables resorts to keep more staff on throughout the year. “Many ski resorts have to go hire staff every fall and train them all up, and then hope that some of them will return the next year,” said Shrader. By cutting down on the cost to recruiting and training

new personnel, “you’ve lowered your operating expenses and all these other line items that have nothing to do with whether or not a summer program is working well.” Saline agrees. “Certainly, staffing is an issue that the industry is facing, finding new blood to come in and then retaining those new employees,” he said. “If you can provide year-round work, you’re more likely to hold on to your good employees.” Larry Hays is part of the sales team for Wiegand Sports, a leading manufacturer of alpine coasters. He says retaining your best employees has always been a key concern in the ski industry. “You’re always going to have some seasonal people but I think your core group, you want to keep them there,” said Hays. “If they’re able to retain most of those employees, it creates a lot better stability for the resort.”

Floodgates open In 2014, the United States Forest Service adopted policy guidelines to open opportunities for ski areas to promote to year-round recreation activities, as a

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way to encourage more people to enjoy the country’s natural forests as well as benefit local communities. The guidelines, which help determine which summer recreation activities and associated facilities are allowed on ski resorts operating on national forests, apply to 122 ski areas on nearly 180,000 acres of public land administered by the Forest Service. The agency estimated in 2014 that expanding ski area recreation activities could mean an additional 600,000 visits to the national forests each summer. It’s a move that’s provided tremendous benefits for the U.S. ski industry. “It expanded the number of areas that could offer summer activities of any significant level. It certainly opened the floodgates and provided opportunities

that weren’t there before,” said Saline. “The number of areas offering summer activities is increasing and I would say in the past three years, that number has gone up even more.” When it comes to new summer attractions being constructed at resorts right now, Saline lists aerial adventure courses, zip lines and alpine coasters as probably the top three. He adds that a lot of investment is also going into improving the mountain bike experience at resorts, led by companies like Gravity Logic, one of North America’s bike park developers.

Mountain biking Mountain biking has been associated with ski areas for decades, but a more recent trend is the emergence of bike

parks that cater to every kind of rider – not just those at the high end of the sport. “The reality now is…if you operate a bike park, you have to have trails for all ability levels, and you have to have rental bikes and programs for people of all levels, but for beginners most importantly,” said Dave Kelly, director of Gravity Logic. “Really, the difference now is on introduction to the sport as well as catering to the high end, so I think all the operators understand that – if you don’t get new people into it, the market is just not going to be big enough.” Saline says mountain biking is like skiing, in that it can act like an anchor sport that draws repeat visits from customers all season long. snowopsmag.com | SnowOps

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“Having revenue come in 12 months out of the year gives you more resources to grow and improve your operation and continue investing back into the resort.” – Earl Saline, National Ski Areas Association

“Is this an activity that you do once and you can scratch off your list, or is it something you’re going to come back and do again and again? I think that as a differentiator, mountain biking provides one of those ongoing actives that people are attracted to and will go back to an area to do again,” he said. “It’s a sport that, if you like it and really get into it, there’s a good chance you’re going invest in your own bike as your skills grow, and you’re going to continue to participate.”

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Above ground adventures Zip lining has become a major go-to attraction for resorts getting into or beefing up their offerings for the summer market. “Folks really like the idea of getting on a really long line and getting up above the tree line, going fast with the wind in their hair and feeling like flying. That’s one definite anchor,” said Shrader.

Saline agrees that zip lines are growing increasingly popular, largely because of their accessibility. If you are zip lining, he says, or riding on a mountain coaster for that matter, skill and fitness aren’t determining factors to how much fun you’ll have. However, the hottest trend in summer attractions right now are aerial adventure parks, which incorporate such things like elevated platforms and pathways, rope bridges and swings, obstacle courses, climbing structures and jump towers. “Adventure courses are gaining tremendous popularity to the point where they’re opening as stand-alone attractions in different parts of the country,” said Saline. Shrader says aerial adventure courses can benefit resorts in both winter and summer. “You can run them year-round and if you don’t, you’re leaving money on the table,” he said.

Gerhard Komenda, president of TreeMendous Aerial Adventures, says aerial adventure parks can be built to cater to various skill levels, just like a ski hill. “We’ll have a hub or a big central platform, and from there we have five to 10 trails shooting out into the woods. Each one is different, and they’ll have different difficulty levels,” he said. According to Shrader, a resort’s aerial attractions can include different activities, including zip lines, adventure courses and walking tours among the treetops. Having an assortment of offerings that require different time investments is good, he says, because not everybody is looking to stay several days at your resort. “You want to attract those folks that are just pulling the interstate,” said Shrader. “[If] you have something that’s interesting and attractive for them to come in and do and buy lunch, then those ancillary purchases start to add up for the resort.”

Mountain coasters Mountain coasters are becoming more popular, not just as summer add-ons but also as year-round attractions for ski areas. Typically, they can be operated during the winter months as well, providing another fun alternative for families staying at the resort. Hays describes alpine coasters as a flagship attraction that are typically a huge draw in the summer. While they may operate at a reduced capacity at resorts during the winter months, he adds, the coasters are still generating essential revenue that will help offset the significant capital investment required to build them. “We tell people typically you’re going to need to run a minimum of 60,000 to Continued on page 11

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100,000 people annually on the ride to smaller areas are doing different, innoreally make money and pay for the invative things…because they have limvestment. All of the rides that we have ited resources.” done in the U.S. have had a payback of Examples include constructing adanywhere between 18 and about 36 venture courses on a smaller scale but months,” said Hays. with new, creative features, he says, or Mountain coasters also normally do building smaller bike parks that include best in larger ski areas that already have such things like a pump track or dirt an established summer market. jump park within their area. “If you look at the locations where we’ve installed the coasters, most of Fun for everyone those resorts are probably doing in exIf you’re sensing that a common theme cess of 200,000 to 300,000 skier visits a for all these summer attractions is famyear and have an established summer ily fun, you’re dead on. business where they’re attracting 80,000 or 100,000 people to the resort or more,” Whistler BC, Steamboat, Killington, Deer Valley, Big sky, Sunapee, Breckenridge, Keystone, Berkshire East, Windham, Parkcity, Bryce, Mt Bachelor, Alyeska, No saidEast, Hays. “ThoseParkcity, are theBryce, onesMt that have Alyeska, Northstar at Tahoe, Steavens Pass, The Canyons, Sun Valley, Whistler BC, Steamboat, Killington, Deer Valley, Big sky Berkshire Windham, Bachelor, Whistler BC, Steamboat, Killington, Deer Valley, Big sky, Sunapee, Breckenridge, Keystone, Berkshire East, Windham, Parkc been highly successful.” oat, Killington, Deer Valley, Big sky, Sunapee, Breckenridge, Keystone, Berkshire East, Windham, Parkcity, Bryce, Mt Bachelor, Alyeska, Northstar at Tahoe, Steavens Pass, Some resorts are investing in water Whistler BC, Steamboat, Killington, Deer Valley, Big sky, Sunapee, Breckenridge, Keystone, Berkshire East, Windham, Parkcity, Bryce, Mt Bachelor, Alyeska parks as a way to boost year-round revenue, adding either outdoor facilities to attract visitors in the summer or indoor ones that have the potential to generate revenue all year, or even both. Summertime attractions at resorts also include bungee trampolining, in which participants are harnessed to bungee ropes, and Euro Bungee, a SUPPORTING YOUR GRAVITY ADDICTION SINCE 2003! variation of the sport that doesn’t require a trampoline. Other offerings include gyroscope rides, mazes and mini-golf courses. “There’s every type of amusement RUBBER TRACK CONVERSIONS in the world out there right now,” said Kelly.

Density of experiences For those resorts doing well in all four seasons, what’s the secret of their success? For many, it’s because they offer what Hays describes as “a density of experiences.” “The resorts that have been very successful are the ones that, whether it’s Vail or Park City or Jiminy Peak, they have provided sort of the full gamut of things that people can do when they come to the resort. You can’t do this with just one or two things,” said Hays. Komenda agrees. “If you don’t have a variety, you’re not going to draw people for a whole weekend,” he said. “One three-hour attraction isn’t going to cut it. You have to have a certain diversity.” Saline says while larger ski resorts often lead the way in four season planning, “at the same time some of the

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“Families are critical to the sustainability of the industry and to the sustainability of virtually any ski area, and that requires areas to be thoughtful about what’s appropriate from a skill level standpoint and also age,” said Saline. “If there are activities for kids to keep them entertained and having fun, then their parents are more likely to want come back because they see the value in going to those areas more than once.” Kelly says that’s something his bike park designers always keep top of mind. “Our philosophy as a company is that families need to be able to enjoy

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that bike park, and if your whole family and all different ages and all different skill levels cannot go out there and enjoy it, then you fail,” he said. Komenda points to a common conundrum for modern day parents: “What do you do with kids if you don’t want them to just sit in front of a screen or stare down at their phones? If you want to do something together, it’d better be an interesting activity. You need something with incentive and that’s where an aerial adventure park just hits the sweet spot.”

Hays says families have become the target demographic in the past 10 to 15 years, and that’s evident in the types of coasters being constructed these days. It’s not all about who can build the biggest, fastest and scariest roller coaster any more. “You’ll always have a small niche market for the big thrill rides, but I think the ski resorts try to keep families together when they draw them into their venue,” he said. “They want something the whole family can come in and experience and enjoy.”

2017-2018

Equipment Comparison Guide

he 2017-18 SnowOps Equipment Comparison Guide has been compiled to provide a thorough overview at snow grooming and snowmaking equipment for next year’s season. Thank you to all the manufacturers who participated by providing their specifications. If some companies or equip-

ment are not featured in the guide, it is likely they were not able to provide their specifications on time or in the format required. If you would like to be included in next year’s guide, please send an email to jharris@lesterpublications.com.

Some information to know before browsing the specs: 1. Specifications come directly from the manufacturers. All the specifications inside this issue are chosen by the manufacturer for you. Each of the companies featured have made these choices based on the criteria provided to them. 2. Manufacturers have many more makes and models. The manufacturers have many more models and choices within their product lines. It is important that any potential buyer contact the company directly to discuss specific needs according to your organization’s size, region, weather patterns and budgets. 3. The equipment inside this issue is ready to order. All of the equipment featured here is available to order. Some manufacturers can deliver now and some will provide delivery in the fall. Please contact the manufacturer for dates of availability.

4. Some manufacturers are missing – this is not an exhaustive list. While we try to contact all major manufacturers of grooming and snowmaking equipment so that there is equal opportunity in SnowOps, not all are able to participate. Please call any manufacturers directly to get their specifications – it’s important that you have all the right information before making buying decisions. 5. Not all specifications are equal. Even though a side-by-side comparison can be valuable, we suggest you discuss your needs directly with each manufacturer of the equipment you are researching. No decision should be made on specifications alone.

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Flail Mower 3-Point Rear Mounted Flail Mower able to cut large areas of grass or brush up to 1” diameter, for installation on tractor or grooming vehicle.

Company Information

Brand Name

Super Heavy Duty®

Interstater®

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

112" Flail Mower

Dual Wing Flail Mower with 112” rear and two 88” wings

Swath Width

112 in / 2,844.80 mm

264 in / 6,705.60 mm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

1,270 lb / 576 kg

5,674 lb / 2,574 kg

Total No. of Knives

112

288

Knife Type

4 oz course cut

Max. Cut Width

1 in / 25.4 mm

Attachement Method

3-Point Mount

Mid Mount Wings and 3-Point Mount Rear Unit

Tractor Power

35 - 60 PTO HP depending on model HP

48 PTO HP

PTO

540 PTO

Min. Tractor Weight

4,200 lb / 1,905 kg

5,000 lb / 2,267.96 kg

Model Dimensions

Knives

Attachment Method

Min. Requirements

Hydraulic Outlets

Self contained hydraulic system

Unique Features

3-point mounted flail for mowing flat areas efficiently and safely. Available in 62”, 74”, 88”, 96”, and 112” mowing widths. Available with 3 blade configurations and also as reverse rotation units. Adjustable cutting height from 1/2” to 6”. Heavy duty design for longer service life.

Available in a single right hand and dual wing configurations, cutting up to a 22’ swath in a single pass. Piston-style pumps and motors offer smooth, efficient power transmission without the need for tractor hydraulics. Front mounted hydraulic tank positioning for maximum visibility and easy access to control valve/ pump assembly. Wings are capable of mowing 40-degrees downward and 57-degrees upward and will reach a 14” horizontal lift. Designed for mowing large areas safely.

Options

Hydraulic version available in 88” and 96” mowing widths Available in various offsets to allow specific cutting overlaps Optional course cut or fine cut cuttershaft design CAT III adapters available

Available with 3 blade configurations and also as reverse rotation units Available with 60”, 74” or 88” Single or Dual Wing Mowers Available with 62”, 74”, 88”, 96” or 112” Rear Mower Offset Model Available

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Rotary Mower Mid mounted boom mower with a horizontal reach of 30 feet and a variety of cutting head options, including a rotary head with the abilty to cut brush up to 5” diameter.

Company Information

Max Reach

Head Size

Attachment Method

Maverick™ 2

Brand Name

RidgeRunner™

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Website

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Boom Mower Swath Width

Varies per application

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

10,450 lb / 4,740.04 kg

Horizontal

30 ft. / 914.4 cm

Vertical Down

Company Information

Model

Remote Control Rotary Mower Overall Width

4.92 ft. / 150 cm

Overall Height

2.82 ft. / 85.95 cm

Overall Length

4.67 ft. / 142.34 cm

27.83 ft. / 848.26 cm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

992 lb / 450 kg

19.67 ft. / 599.54 cm

Width

47.24 in / 112 cm

Length

56 in / 142 cm

Deck Construction

10 Gauge steel with 5/16” plate reinforcement

Dimensions

From Center

Boom rotates 180 degrees

Width

60 in / 152 cm

Length

63 in / 160 cm

Cutting Height

Remotely adjustable from 1.9" to 7.5"

Max. Material Cut Width

5 in / 127 mm

Blade Design

Twin bar with 4 swinging blades

Attachement Method

Mid-Mount 95 PTO HP

PTO Min. Tractor Weight

10,000 lb / 4,535.92 kg

Hydraulic Outlets

Self contained hydraulic system

Unique Features

Options

rotary mower with the ability to mow grass and brush up to 1.5” in diameter on slopes up to 50 degrees.

Manufacturer

Tractor Power Min. Requirements

Remote controlled track drive

Brand Name

Model Dimensions

Rotary Mower

Piston-style pumps and motors offer smooth, efficient power transmission on demand. Plate steel construction offers maximum strength and durability. Telescopic dipper section allows maximum reach while insuring safest ground clearances for attachments during transport. Durable, turret-mounted design offers superior maneuverability, stability, and strength. Front mounted hydraulic tank positioning for maximum visibility and easy access to control valve / pump assemblies. Quick Hitch™ system Battle Axe™ Head Flail Axe™ Head Ditcher Attachment BuzzBar® Head

Mowing Deck

Type of Engine

Gasoline

24 HP

Power Transmission Type

Mowing Capabilites

Remote

Electric

Max Slope

50 degrees

Max Material Cut Width

1.5" in / 38.1 mm

Max Speed

6.2 mph / 10 km/hr

Total Run Time on Standard Capacity Tank

4 - 5 hrs

Emergency Blade Shutdown Time

Less than 7 seconds

Type

Max Range

984 ft / 0.3 km

Unique Features

Safe, efficient operation on slopes up to 50 degrees 24 HP Briggs & Stratton 8720 “Commercial Series” gasoline engine. Ability to mow in either direction saving time and fuel Open architecture design allows for easy roadside maintenance Remote Control of all mower functions including cutting height adjustments.

Options

2.6 gallon portable fuel tanks

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Remote Controlled Track Drive Tool Carrier Remote controlled track drive tool carrier with a variety of attachment options for use on slopes up to 60 degrees

Company Information

Brand Name

TRAXX™ RF

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Model

Remote Control Tool Carrier

Dimensions of Base Unit

Dimensions including Snow Blower Attachment

Overall Width

56 in / 1,422.40 mm

Overall Height

46 in / 101.6 mm

Overall Length

106 in / 2,692.40 mm

Total Weight w/o Head

2,130 lb / 966.15 kg

Overall Width

56.88 in / 1,445 mm

Overall Height

58.85 in / 1,495 mm

Overall Length

126 in / 3,205 mm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

2,770 lb / 1,224.69 kg

Type of Engine

Diesel

Power Transmission Type

Hydraulic

Operating Capabilities

Remote

Max Slope

60 degrees

Max Working Width

55.1 in / 1,400 mm

Max Speed

6 mph / 9.6 km / hr

Type

Max Range

1000 ft. / 0.3 km

Unique Features

Safe, efficient operation on slopes up to 60 degrees Three variable-displacement piston pumps supply power smoothly and efficiently The 40 Hp. diesel engine meets I-TIV emission Standards Intuitive remote control features proportional speed and steering control Traxx RF allows quick roadside changeouts of 8 available attachments

Options

51” Heavy Duty for Brush and Saplings Hydraulic Angle Blade Tilting Loader Bucket Rear Hitch Stump Grinder Fixed Tooth Forestry Head

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Small Grooming Drags Small groomer drags must be between 4’ and 6’ in width and between 8’ and 12’ in length

Company Information

Brand Name

Mogul Master

MTN DRAG

Arrowhead

Manufacturer

The Shop Industrial Inc.

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Location of Origin

Lively, ON

Dorval, QC

St. Germain, WI

Website

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ULMBP 8-04

M-4 X 8

Arrowhead Mini Ultra 5'x9'6"

Min. HP to Pull Drag

50 hp / 37 kW

40 hp / 29 kW

Width

51 in / 1,397 mm

52 in / 1,320 mm

60 in / 1,524 mm

Length

96 in / 2,438 mm

114 in / 2,895.6 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

20 in / 508 mm

30 in / 762 mm

60 in / 1,524 mm

Total Dry Weight

360 lb / 163 kg

395 lb / 179 kg

750 lb / 340.19 kg

Total No. of Blades

4 Qty

No. of Flat Blades

2 Qty

No. of Curved Blades

0 Qty

No. of Serrated Blades

2 Qty

Blade Assembly Type

Spring loaded or fixed

Spring Loaded

Spring loaded

Height Adjustment Type

Adjustable

Replaceable Cutting Edge

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly Hitch Assembly

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

1 in / 25 mm

Hitch Type

All configurations available

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Shear Bolt

Electric Actuator Attachment

Yes

N/A in / mm Pintle Hitch Of Ball

Ball Coupler Spring loaded

Yes (Limit Switch)

Electric or Hydraulic

Hose Material

Rubber

Hydraulics

Connectors

All options available

Total Number of Connectors

Electrical

Voltage Required From Vehicle

12 V

Side Rail Wear Bars

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Standard Features

Rear Rudders / Anti-slip Stabilizers

Unique Features

Options

Two 10" Rudders

Number one drag in North America 4 serated cutting blades Electric or manual rear wheels available Spring tripping blades available Agressive cut feature

Spring Tripping Blade Electrical Wheel Adjustment

1/8” Structural Steel wall tubing Weather tight switch box HD electric actuator on rear axle LED Strobe Light 2 part Epoxy primer/Ind.enamel paint

All options available upon request

Gooseneck Hitch Custom Paint Cross Country Ski Track Setter Available 5’ X 8’ Available 6’5” X 13’

Hydraulic vs. Electric Actuator Self contained electric/hydraulic system Custom paint Cross Country Ski Tracksetter Gooseneck Hitch

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Small Grooming Drags Small groomer drags must be between 4’ and 6’ in width and between 8’ and 12’ in length

Company Information

Brand Name

SnoDozer

Manufacturer

Tundra Trail Technologies, LLC

Location of Origin

Minnesota

Website

www.tundratrailtech.com

SnoDozer 400

SnoDozer 600

Min. HP to Pull Drag

15 hp / 11 kW

Width

48 in / 1,219 mm

72 in / 1,828.8 mm

Length

138 in / 3,505.2 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

39 in / 990.6 mm

Total Dry Weight

145 lb / 65.77 Kg

285 lb / 129.27 kg

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly Hitch Assembly

Total No. of Blades

No. of Flat Blades

No. of Curved Blades

No. of Serrated Blades

Blade Assembly Type

Fixed

Height Adjustment Type

Wireless Electric Winch System

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

24 in / 609.6 mm

Hitch Type

Pintle Hook

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Shear Bolt

Electric Actuator Attachment

Yes - Wireless

Hose Material Hydraulics

Connectors Total Number of Connectors

Electrical

Voltage Required From Vehicle

12 V Batter (Self contained)

Side Rail Wear Bars

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders / Anti-slip Stabilizers

Yes

Unique Features

Wireless Remote Control Operation Adjustable V shaped blade for cutting Slide in hitch with shear pin Replaceable Wear Bars

Options

XC Ski Trail Setter Pan attachment Corduroy Groove Pan attachment Yard Wheels

Standard Features

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Mid-sized Grooming Drags Width must be min. 7’ and max. 10’. Length must be minimum 16’ and no longer than 20’.

Company Information

Min. Pulling Requirements

Brand Name

Mogul Master

MTN DRAG

Arrowhead

Gilbert Groomers

Manufacturer

The Shop Industrial Inc.

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Gilbert Products Inc.

Location of Origin

Lively, ON Canada

Dorval, QC

St. Germain, WI

Roberval, QC

Website

www.theshopindustrial.com

www.mtnequipment.com

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

Min. HP to Pull Drag

ULMBP 8-04

N 8’4 X 18

Arrowhead Ultra 9’6”

830 Series

Model

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Hitch Assembly

Hydraulics

Electrical

Standard Features

50 hp / 37 kW

85 hp / 62 kW

130 hp / 97 kW

85 hp / 63 kW

Width

51 in / 1397 mm

100 in / 2540 mm

114 in / 2,895.6

96 in / 2438 mm

Length

96 in / 2438 mm

216 in / 5486 mm

240 in / 6,096 mm

243 in / 6172 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

20 in / 508 mm

46 in / 1168 mm

82 in / 2,082.8 mm

48 in / 1219 mm

Total Dry Weight

360 lb / 163 kg

2850 lb / 1292 kg

4,500 lb / 4,041.16 kg

3363 lb / 1528 kg

Total No. of Blades

No. of Flat Blades

No. of Curved Blades

No. of Serrated Blades

Optional

Blade Assembly Type

Spring loaded or fixed

Double Adjustable Spring Loaded

Spring loaded

Multi-link progressive release system

Height Adjustment Type

Adjustable

Fixed

Screw type adjustment (additional spacer range)

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

1 in / 25 mm

1.5 In. / 40 Mm

Hitch Type

All configurations available

All Configuration Available

Pintle Hook

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Shear Bolt

Spring loaded

Electric Actuator Attachment

Yes

Ram steer, pintle hook

Hose Material

Rubber

Connectors

All options available

2 Wire Braid Hydraulic Hose

Quick Connect

Total Number of Connectors

Voltage Required From Vehicle

12 V

12 V or 24 V

12 V

Side Rail Wear Bars

Yes

Optional

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders/ Anti-slip Stabilizers

Yes

Yes - Two 18"

Yes

Sign Brackets Strobe Light

Yes

Yes - LED

Optional

Auxilary Lights - QTY

Yes - 4

Optional / 2

Optional - 2

Tool Box

Optional

Number one drag in North America 4 serated cutting blades Electric or manual rear wheels available Spring tripping blades available Agressive cut feature

Safety Chain Large Flotation Tire 10 Ply 14” Side Plate (Keep More Snow Inside The Drag) Multi Blade Tripping System Breakaway Couplers

Front axle Dual Rear Wheels Double Punched Blades Heavy Duty Rear Crossmember 2 Part Epoxy Primer/Industrial Enamel Paint

Maximizes the flow of snow Multi-blade tripping system for increased durability Slide plates keep more snow inside the drag Heavy-duty frame for longer life-time High compaction packing pan for perfect hard packed trails

All options available upon request

Tool Box Hydraulic Adjstable Branch Cutter Available 8’4” X 16’ Available 9’ X 18’ Available 10’ X 18’

Pizza Cutters Siderail Wearbars Extra Rear Rudders Adjustable Height Blades 14” Wheels & Tires

Storage Boxes Electric group : one beacon light and two working lights Auxiliary fuel tank : capacity of 260 L (70 Gal) Extra channel guide to prevent from slipping on hard surfaces Hydraulically controlled brushcutter on rear drag

Unique Features

Options

3 in / 76 mm

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Large Grooming Drags Width must be min. 12’ and max. 15’ (with foldouts extended). Length must be minimum 20’. There is no Maximum length.

Company Information

Brand Name

Mogul Master

MTN DRAG

Arrowhead

Gilbert Groomers

Manufacturer

The Shop Industrial Inc.

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Gilbert Products Inc.

Location of Origin

Lively, ON Canada

Dorval, QC

St. Germain, WI

Roberval, QC

Website

www.theshopindustrial.com

www.mtnequipment.com

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

MBP 18-12

MTN 11’6” X 20

Arrowhead Fold-Out 8'-12'

11.5' x 20'

150 hp 74 kW

144 hp 3657 kW

180 hp / 134.23 kW

110 hp 82 kW

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Hitch Assembly

Min. HP to Pull Drag Width

144 in / 3657 mm

240 in / 6096 mm

144 in / 3,657.6 mm

138 in / 3505 mm

Length

240 in / 6096 mm

46 in / 1168 mm

240 in / 6,096 mm

243 in / 6172 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

36 in / 914 mm

46 in / 1168 mm

82 in / 2,082.8 mm

48 in / 1219 mm

Total Dry Weight

5000 lb / 1927 kg

4550 lb / 2063 kg

6,500 lb / 2,948.35 kg

4752 lb / 2155 kg

No. of Flat Blades

Total No. of Blades

No. of Curved Blades

No. of Serrated Blades

Blade Assembly Type

Spring loaded

Double Spring Loaded

Spring Loaded

Multi-link progressive release system

Blade Height Adjustment Type

Adjustable

Screw type adjustment (additional spacer range)

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

1.5 in / 38 mm

1.5 in. / 40 mm

Hitch Type

All configurations available

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Shear bolt

3 in / 76 mm Pintle Hook

Ram steer, pintle hook

Spring Loaded

Electric Actuator Attachment

Hydraulics

Electrical

Standard Features

Hose Material

Rubber

2 Wire Braied Hydraulic Hose

Rubber

Connectors

All options available

Quick Copplers

Quick Connect

Total Number of Connectors

Voltage Required from Vehicle

12 or 24 V

12 V

Side Rail Wear Bars

Yes

Optional

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders/ Anti-slip Stabilizers

Yes

Sign Brackets

Yes

Strobe Light

Available on request

Yes

Yes - LED

Optional

Auxilary Lights - Qty

Available on request

Yes/Qty4

Optional - 2

Optinal - 2

Tool Box

Available on request

Optional

Number one drag in North America Heated packing pan 4 serated cutting blades Spring triping blades Aggressive cut feature

Safety Chain Large Floatation Tires 10 Ply 14” Side Plate Multi Blade Tripping System Breakaway Couplers

Front Axle Dual Rear Wheels Double Punched Blades 8’Base with two 2’wings New Design allows snow to transfer between wings and center

All options available on request

Tool Box Hydraulic Adjustable Branch Cutter Snow Carrying Pan Available 11’ X 18’ Available 11’ X 20’

18’Extra Rear Rudders 15” Tires & Wheels Serrated Blades Custom Paint Toolbox

Unique Features

Options

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CATEGORY

Mid-Sized Trail Groomers Equipment used for XC ski, snowmobile trail grooming 150 - 250 HP

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

PB TrailBully

NEW HUSKY

TUCKER-TERRA® 2000E

Model Make

Mercedes Benz

Type

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

MTU

Cummins

Direct injection

TURBO DIESEL QSB Series 6.7L

Model

OM 924

OM 934

Type

Turbo, Aftercooled Diesel

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

Tier 4I Diesel

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

4,800 cc

5,100 cc

6,690 cc

Horsepower

197 hp / 147 kW

228 hp / 170 kW

173 hp/ 129 kW

Maximum Torque

705 Nm @ 1,200-1,600 rpm

900 Nm @ 1,200-1,600 rpm

800 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

2.25 gal/hr / 8.5 l/hr

N/A gal / hr N/A l / hr

2.5 gal / hr 9.5 l / hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

62 Gal / 235 L

39.6 Gal 150 L

80 Gal 303 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic; Infinitely variable

Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Allison Auto 2500 Series

Brakes

Hydrostatic; dynamic feedback

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Dual Caliper Hydraulic

Parking Brakes

Multi-disc

Spring Applied Multi-disk

Single Mechanical drum

Standard Track Composite

Rubber/steel

Steel/Aluminum/Rubber

26” x 200” All Rubber

Cleat Width

32 in / 820 mm

32.9 in / 835 mm

26 in / 660.4 mm

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

71 in / 1,800 mm

92 in / 2,445 mm

70 in / 1,778 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

98 in / 2,500 mm

98, 110, 122 in / 2,500, 2,800, 3,100 mm

96 in / 2,438 mm

Overall Height

112 in / 2,845 mm

109 in / 2,770 mm

112 in / 2,845 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

252 in / 6,400 mm

291 in / 7,391 mm

240 in / 6,096 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in / 350 mm

9.45 in / 240 mm

15 in / 381 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

12,800 lbs / 5,800 kg

11,349 lbs / from 5,480 kg

14,000 lbs / from 6,350 kg

Payload

2,200 lbs / 1,000 kg

2,300 lbs / from 1,043 kg

Voltage Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Alternator

28 v / 100 A

28 V / 150 A

12 V / 160 A

Batteries

2 x 12 v/ 92 92 Ah

2 x 12 V / 74 Ah

2 x 12 V / 92 Ah

Cold Start Rating

720 cca

680 cca

950 cca

Steering Type

Wheel or sticks

Steering Wheel / Dual Levers

Steering Wheel - Hydraulic

Hydraulic Circuits – Front

6 circuits controlled via ball handle

Hydraulic Circuits – Rear

3 circuits controlled via rocker switch panel

Standard Blade Type

12 way

12-way

6, 8 or 12-way

Blade Width

122 in / 3,100 mm

127 in / 3,250 mm

102 in / 2,590 mm 18 mph / 29 km/hr

Other Standard Attachments Max Speed

18 29 km/hr

14.9 mph / 24 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0.97 psi / 0.0685 kg/cm2

From 1.55 psi / 0.109 kg/cm2

From 1.25 psi / N/A kg/cm2

Unique Features

5 axle independent torsion bar suspension Deluxe comfort operator’s seat Full brush guard Heavy duty rear draw bar with hitch Cruise control, odometer

Ideal vehicle for snowmobile trails and XC ski trails Exceptional operator comfort Tracks: Steel 2.5m/2.8m, Aluminum 3.1m, Rubber 2.5m Blade: 3 models available On-joystick drag controls for easier operation

4-track articulated steering Standard Automotive Type Controls Continious all rubber tracks 4-track performance traction No DEF required.

Options

Fifth wheel hitch assembly (deck mount) XM radio Deck mount tool box

Air conditioning system Passenger cab option (9 passengers) Steering levers Tiller and Nordic Liner track setter Additional fuel tank 125 l / 33 gal

Air lockers on differentials Heated Glass 5-Passenger extend cab Wrap around cargo deck 4th rear hydraulic circuit

Performance

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Large Trail Groomers Equipment used for XC ski, snowmobile trail grooming over 200 HP

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.pistenbullyusa.com

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

PistenBully 100 4F

NEW BISON TG

Tucker Sno-Cat® 2000G - 300HP

Make

Cummins

Caterpillar

Cummins

Model

QSB 6.7

C9.3 ACERT

QSB 6.7 Liter

Type

Diesel, turbo, aftercoolded, Tier 4F

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

Turbo Diesel

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

6,700 cc

9,300 cc

6,690 cc

Horsepower

253 hp / 186 kW

400 hp / 298 kW

300 hp / 223.7 kW

Maximum Torque

990 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

1.726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

1,030.40 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

3 gal/hr / 11 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 Gal / 155 L

70 Gal / 266 L

110 Gal / 416.4 L

Type

Rexroth Hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Dual Caliper Hydraulic

Brakes

Hydrostatic Dynamic Braking

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Parking Brakes

2 Multi-disc Pack

Spring Applied Multi-disk

Single Drum Mechanical

Steel/Rubber

Steel grousers on Rubber Belting

Model

Engine

Transmission

Standard Track Composite

Tracks

Cleat Width

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

4 gal/hr / 15.1 l/hr

58 in / 1,473 mm

38 in / 965.2 mm

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

90 in / 2300 mm

96 in / 2,440 mm

82 in / 2,082.80 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

110 in / 2800 mm

150 in / 3,810 mm

120 in / 3,048 mm

Overall Height

105 in / 2670 mm

116.8 in / 2.969 mm

112 in / 2,844.80 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

305 in / 7700 mm

334.6 in / 8.498 mm

276 in / 7,010.40 mm

Ground Clearance

12 in / 320 mm

12 in / 305 mm

15 in / 381 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

11000 lb / 5000 kg

17,673 lb / 8,016 kg

15,000 lb / 680.4 kg

Payload

16500 lb / 7500 kg

????? lb / 1.134 kg

2,300 lb / 1,043 kg

Voltage

24 V

12 V

Alternator

24 V / 120 A

28 V / 250 A

12 V / 160 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 100 Ah

2 x12 V / 135 Ah

2 x12 V / N/A Ah

Cold Start Rating

680 cca

1,000 cca

950 cca

Steering Type

Steering Wheel

Dual Levers

Steering Wheel Hydraulic

Hydraulic Circuits – Front

6 Dual

Hydraulic Circuits – Rear

4 Dual std, 7 Dual Option

Standard Blade Type

12 way

12-way

Blade Width

150 in / 3,810 mm

135 in / 3,429 mm 12 mph / 19.3 km/hr

Other Standard Attachments

Performance

Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation

Tucker Tiller

Max Speed

15 mph 25 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

Turns on Own Axis

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

1.11 psi / 0.078 kg/cm2

1.25 psi / N/A kg/cm2

Unique Features

New Generation PistenBully Most horsepower in its class New Design cockpit Double jointed intuitive joystick Interactive Touch screen display

Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Tremendous pushing power Lowess urea consumption of its class On-joystick drag controls for easier operation Hydraulic piloted Joystick for optimum precision of blade control

4-Track Articulated Steering 5-passenger cab Standard Automotive type controls No DEF required 4-Track Performance Traction

Options

Two/three pan tracksetters SNOWsat fleet management Personnel cabins FunPark Setup DPF for indoor operation

Brushguard Compactor bar POWERTILLER / POSIFLEX TILLER Rubber tracks Deck mount

4th Rear Hydraulic Circuit Air Locking Differentials Heated Glass Front/Rear portable Winch Side Mounted Tool Boxes

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CATEGORY

Mid-size Alpine Groomers An alpine groomer up to 400 HP used in grooming ski areas, side hills and slopes with up to a 35% slope

Company Information

Manufacturer

KĂ¤ssbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.pistenbullyusa.com

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully 100 4F

NEW BISON

NEW BISON X

Make

Cummins

Caterpillar

Model

Engine

Type

QSB 6.7

C9.3 ACERT

Model

Diesel, turbo, aftercooled, Tier 4 F

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

6,700 cc

9,300 cc

Horsepower

253 hp / 186 kW

400 hp / 298 kW

Maximum Torque

990 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

1.726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

3 gal/hr / 11 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 Gal / 155 L

70 Gal / 266 L

Type

Rexroth Hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Transmission Brakes

Hydrostatic Dynamic Braking

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Parking Brakes

2 Multi-disc Pack

Spring Applied Multi-disk

Emissions

Exhaust Emmission Standard

EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV

Euromot IV / EPA Tier4 Final (DPF + EGR + SCR +DOC)

Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width

32 in / 820 mm

66 in / 1.676 mm

Tracks

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

90 in / 2,300 mm

96 in / 2,440 mm

Carbide Ice Spikes Included Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Lights

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

110 in / 2,800 mm

166 in / 4,216 mm

Overall Height

105 in / 2,670 mm

116.8 in / 2,969 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

305 in / 7,700 mm

334.6 in / 8,498 mm

Ground Clearance

12 in / 320 mm

12 in / 305 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

11,000 lb / 5,000 kg

18,981 lb / 8,610 kg

Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle

3,300 lb / 1,500 kg

29,800 lb / 13,500 kg

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined

16,500 lb / 7,500 kg

2,869 lb / 1,304 kg

Voltage

24 V

Alternator

28 V / 120 A

28 V / 250 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 100 Ah

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

Cold Start Rating

680 cca

1,000 cca

Steering

Steering Wheel

Dual Levers

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

6 Dual

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

7 Dual

Front Cab

4 Halogen, 2 LED

8 halogen, 2 LED (Full LED Optional)

Rear Cab

2 LED

Top/Side Cab Standard Attachments

Performance

4 halogen, 2 LED (Full LED Optional)

1 Beacon, 1 Search

1 Beacon, 1 search

Standard Blade Type

12 way

12-way

12-way Park Blade

Standard Tiller Type

3.2 / 3.5 / 3.8 m tiller

Posiflex

Standard Attachment #1

Standard Attachement #2

Max. Speed

15 mph / 25 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

Turns on Own Axis

13 mph / 21 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr 0 Degrees

1.11 psi 0.078 kg/cm2

Unique Features

New generation PistenBully Most horsepower in its class New design cockpit Double jointed intuitive joystick Interactive touch screen display

Best climbing ability of the market due to optimal power to weight ratio Tremendous pushing power Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Hydraulic piloted Joystick for optimum precision of blade control Sliding/Pivoting seat option on park units

Park Blade and Premium Posiflex Park Tiller for wide range of motion Tremendous pushing power High lifting capacity for front implement (Zaug, park features) Hydraulic piloted Joystick for optimum precision of blade control Sliding/Pivoting seat for constant optimal visibility or for your driving preference.

Options

Two/three pan tracksetters SNOWsat fleet management Personnel cabins FunPark setup DPF for indoor operation

SNOWHOW fleet management and snowdepth measurement AUTOMATIC Winch POWERTILLER Full LED lighting Front hydraulic for pipe cutter and snowblower

SNOWHOW fleet management and snowdepth measurement Snowbucket POWERTILLER Full LED lighting Front hydraulic for pipe cutter and snowblower

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

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Large Alpine Groomers An alpine groomer over 400 HP used in grooming alpine ski areas, slopes and side hills with up to a 35% slope

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

PistenBully 400 ParkPro 4F

PistenBully 400 4F

PistenBully 600 E+

Make

Cummins

Mercedes Benz

Model

Engine

Type

QSL 9

OM 460 LA

Model

Turbocharged, aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 Final

turbocharged, aftercooled diesel

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

8,900 cc

12,800 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 298 kW

400 hp / 295 kW

Maximum Torque

1,627 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

1,900 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr / 19 l/hr

4.2 gal/hr / 16 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

69 Gal / 260 L

73 Gal / 275 L

Type

Rexroth Hydrostatic

Electric Generator / Electric Motor

Transmission Brakes Emissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Electrical

Hydrostatic Dynamic Braking

Dynamic Electric Feedback

Parking Brakes

Two Multi-disk

Exhaust Emmission Standard

EPA Tier 4 F; EU Stage IV

Euro 3A, EPA Tier 3

Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width

65 in / 1,650.00 mm

65 in / 1,650 mm

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98.4 in / 2,500 mm

98 in / 2,500 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

165.6 in / 4,206 mm

166 in / 4,206 mm

Overall Height

111.4 in / 2,830 mm

113 in / 2,880 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

354.7 in / 9,010 mm

359 in / 9,130 mm

Ground Clearance

13.8 in / 350 mm

14 in / 350 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

17,740 lb / 8,045 kg

19,160 lb / 8,690 kg

Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle

26,015 lb / 11,800 kg

27,560 lb / 12,500 kg

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined

24 V

Voltage

28 V / 140 A

Alternator

11,800 V / 135 Ah

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

Batteries

900 cca

Cold Start Rating In-cab Controls

Lights

Steering

Sticks / Wheel

No. of Seats

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

Front Cab

2 H7 Front Headlights/2H11 Working

2 H7 front Headlights/2H11 Working

4 Xenon Front Headlights, 2 Xenon Worklights

Rear Cab

2 H11 Rear Headlights

2 Xenon Rear Headlights

Top/Side Cab

Twin Searchlights/Side Finder

2 TreeLine Lights, Spotlight

Standard Blade Type

Switchblade²

12 Way

12 way Alpine Flex

Standard Tiller Type Standard Attachments Standard Attachment #1

Park Flex

Alpine Flex Tiller

Snowbucket

Max. Speed

12 mph / 19 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

12.5 mph / 20 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees on Own Axis

Unique Features

Terrain park specific. Proven at Winter X Games 2017. SwitchBlade² has 12 innovative functions for park building - extreme motion Ergonomic joystick has key controls for blade and tiller Powerful “sport mode” gear drives for increased pushing and climbing Hands free talking, stream music, power mirrors, premium sound system

Seemless transition in design from Tier 3 to Tier 4 More power, torque with lower emissions and fuel usage High-performance suspension for excellent climbing without compromising ride comfort Advanced drive electronics for optimum steering control Narrow deck for perfect visibility to the rear

World’s first snow groomer with diesel-electric drive Completely new driving feel with powerful thrust from standing start. Steady state engine revs at low RPM - efficient, powerful, quiet. 20% fuel reduction, 20% NOx reduction, 20% CO₂ reduction Electric motors produce power downhill to drive the tiller

Options

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Front high pressure connection kit LED lighting package Magnum sprockets / solid tires Glacial ice spike kit for tracks

SNOWsat fleet management and snowdepth measurement Front high pressure connection kit 4 pan tracksetter Magnum sprocket / solid tires LED lighting package

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Snowbucket

Standard Attachment #2 Performance

Snowcutter

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

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CATEGORY

Large Alpine Groomers An alpine groomer over 400 HP used in grooming alpine ski areas, slopes and side hills with up to a 35% slope

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully 600 / 600 Polar (shown)

LEITWOLF

BEAST

Make

Mercedes Benz

MTU

Caterpillar

Model

Engine

Type

OM 460 LA

LEITWOLF

C13 Acert

Model

Turbocharged, aftercooled diesel

OM 471 LA

Diesel

No. of Cylinders

6 in line

Displacement

12,800 cc

12,820 cc

12,500 cc

Horsepower

400 / 490 hp / 298 / 360 kW

523 hp / 390 kW

527 hp / 393 kW

Maximum Torque

1,900 / 2,200 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

2,460 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

2,216 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5.3 gal/hr / 20 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

58 Gal / 220 L

68 Gal / 260 L

79 Gal / 300 L

Type Transmission Brakes

0.9 Gallons per acre

Rexroth Hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Dynamic Hydrostatic Braking

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Parking Brakes

Two Multi-disk

Spring Applied Multi-disk

Multi-disk Wet

Emissions

Exhaust Emmission Standard

Euro 3A; EPA Tier 3

Stage IV / Tier 4 final (EGR + SCR)

Euromot IIIA / EPA Tier 3

Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width

54 in / 1,362 mm

71.65 in / 1,820 mm

82 in / 2,085 mm

Tracks

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Dimensions

Weights

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in / 2,500 mm

108.6 in / 2,760 mm

95 in / 2,405 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

166 in / 4,206 mm

177 in / 4,500 mm

202 in / 5,131 mm

Overall Height

113 in / 2,880 mm

123 in / 3,130 mm

123.8 in / 3,145 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

359 in / 9,130 mm

362 in / 9,194 mm

381.5 in / 9,690 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in / 350 mm

11.8 in / 300 mm

13.5 in / 345 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

18,740 lb / 8,500 kg

25,795 lb / 11,734 kg

21,880 lb / 9,945 kg

Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle

27,560 lb / 12,500 kg

31,600 lb / 14,400 kg

27,720 lb / 12,600 kg

3,440 lb / 1,564 kg

3,580 lb / 1,630 kg

24 V

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined Voltage Electrical

In-cab Controls

Alternator

28 V / 140 A

28 V / 150 A

28 V / 140 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 X 12 V / 180 Ah

2 X 12 V / 195 Min RC Ah

Cold Start Rating

600 cca

1,000 cca

990 cca

Steering

Sticks / Wheel

Dual Levers

No. of Seats

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

6 Dual

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

7 Dual

4 Dual

Front Cab Lights

Rear Cab

6 Xenon & 4 Halogen

2 LED

2 Xenon & 2 Halogen

Top/Side Cab

2 Xenon Rear Lights

1 Search Light, 2 Beacon

Standard Blade Type

2 Treeline, 2 Bulb Spotlight

12-Way Master Blade

12-Way

12 Way / Polar 12 Way

POWERTILLER

POSIFLEX

Standard Tiller Type Standard Attachments Standard Attachment #1

Performance

4 Xenon Headlights; 2 Xenon Working

8 LED & 2 Hallogen

Alpine Flex Tiller

Standard Attachment #2

Snowbucket

Max. Speed

Snowcutter

14 mph / 22.5 km/hr

13.5 mph / 22 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

14 mph / 23 km/hr

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks 0 Degrees on Own Axis

0.81 psi 0.057 kg/cm2

Unique Features

Large All-Way blade and high torque engine CAN system and telemetry. Operating data stored. Remote diagnostics. Alpine flex features windshield wiper effect finishers for seamless corduroy Solid ride cabin, low noise with advanced ventilation system Large touchscreen displays all information. Air sprung ergonomic drivers seat

90% Nox & 90% soot redution due to Tier 4 final MTU engine Parallel movement of the tiller for perfect overlapping Widest blade and tiller for optimal productivity Center seat configuration for optimal view of the working area Hydraulic adjustable front and rear suspension for optimal vehicle performance

Exremely low ground pressure making it the best climber Variable speed dual blade control 17’ of tiller surface and 22’ total width Climate controls and heated seats Advanced electronics, info displayed on a 7” user-friendly screen

Options

SNOWsat fleet management snow depth measurement system High pressure hydraulic kit for front Park version Personnel cab 5/10/15 man Solid tires

Air conditioning Front hydraulic SNOWHOW fleet management and snowdepth measurement Rear view camera Automatic Winch

Extended reach rear lift frame for tiller Left or center driver seat option Drive levers or steering wheel option Air conditioning Posi-flex control of the tiller

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CATEGORY

Winch Groomers A winch groomer must include a winch apparatus and an engine over 400 HP

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

Model

Engine

Transmission Emmissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Electrical

Winch Superstructure

In-cab Controls

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully 400W 4F

PistenBully 600 Polar 4.5

LEITWOLF WINCH

New BISON Winch

Make

Cummins

Mercedes Benz

MTU

Caterpillar

Model

QSL 9

OM 460 LA

OM 471 LA

C9.3 Acert

Type

Turbocharged, aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 Final

turbocharged, aftercooled diesel

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

No. of Cylinders

6 in line

Displacement

8,900 cc

12,800 cc

12,820 cc

9,300 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 298 kW

490 hp / 360 kW

523 hp / 390 kW

406 hp / 298 kW

Maximum Torque

1,627 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

2,200 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

2,460 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

1,726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr / 19 l/hr

5.3 gal/hr / 20 l/hr 59.4 Gal / 266 L

Fuel Tank Capacity

69 Gal / 260 l

58 Gal / 220 l

68 Gal / 260 l

Type

Rexroth Hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable Rexroth Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Brakes

Dynamic Hydrostatic Braking

Hydrostatic Dynamic Braking

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Parking Brakes

Two Multi-disk

Spring Applied Multi-disk

Exhaust Emission Standard

EPA Tier 4 F, EU Stage IV

Euro 3A and EPA Tier 3

Stage IV / Tier 4 final (EGR + SCR)

Standard Track -Alu- Cleat Width

65 in / 1,650 mm

71.65 in / 1,820 mm

66 in / 1.676 mm

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in / 2,500 mm

108.6 in / 2,760 mm

96 in / 2,240 mm

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

166 in / 4,206 mm

177 in / 4,500 mm

150 in / 3,810 mm

Overall Height Including Winch in Operation

129 in / 3,280 mm

130 in / 3,280 mm

143 in / 3,630 mm

140 in / 3,554 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

355 in / 9,010 mm

359 in / 9,130 mm

362 in / 9,194 mm

335 in / 8,510 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in / 350 mm

11.8 in / 300 mm

12 in / 305 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

22,140 lb / 10,040 kg

23,810 lb / 10,800 kg

30,644 lb / 13,899 kg

23,848 lb / 10,817 kg

Total Admissible Weight on Vehicle

26,900 lb / 12,200 kg

27,550 lb / 12,500 kg

31,746 lb / 14,400 kg

29,800 lb / 13,500 kg

3,440 lb / 1,564 kg

2,869 lb / 1,304 kg

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined Winch Weight (Rope,Winch, and Superstructure)

4,190 lb / 1,900 kg

4,820 lb / 2,185 kg

5,095 lb / 2,300 kg

Voltage

24 V

Alternator

28 V / 140 A

28 V / 150 A

28 V / 250 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 x 12 V / 180 Ah

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

Cold Start Rating

900 cca

600 cca

1000A cca

Rope Pull

40 kN / 4,080 kp

45 kN / 4,590 kp

44.1 kN / 4,496 KP

Rope Diameter

0.4 in / 11 mm

0.43 in / 11 mm

Rope Length

1,148 yd. / 1,050 m

1,312 yd. / 1,200 m

Usable Rope Length

1,094 yd. / 1,000 m

1,279 yd. / 1,170 m

Rope Breaking Strain

135 kN / 13,770 kp

150 kN / 15,295 KP

Drive Rating at 4,080 kp Pull

150 hp / 110 kW

Steering Type

Sticks or Steering Wheel

Steering Levers

Dual Levers

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

6 Joystick

6 Dual Joystick

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

6 Joystick

7 Dual Joystick

4 Dual Std. / 7 Dual Opt.

Standard Attachments

Standard Blade Type

12 way

12-way MASTER Blade

12-way

Standard Tiller Type

Alpine Flex Tiller

Powertiller

POSIFLEX

Performance in winch mode

Max. Speed (MPH)

12 mph / 19 km/hr

11 mph / 18 km/hr

10.56 mph / 17 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees on Own Axis

0 Degrees

Unique Features

4.0 ton pull (4.4 ton US) “Active boom” system for optimum steering control in difficult snow conditions Winch assembly on turret rotates 360⁰. No rope twist. Automatic level wind; rope stored on drum under low tension Shatter proof windshield, broken wire detection system

4.5 tons of pulling force (5 tons US) “Active boom” system for optimum steering control in difficult snow conditions Winch assembly on turret rotates 360⁰. No rope twist. Remaining rope length displayed on screen; broken wire detection system Shatter proof windshield; windshield washer system, rear view camera

3 Winch modes: Auto, Eco, Manual for best performance in any conditions Constant pulling force independent of unrolled cable length Winch pivot point adapted to center of gravity for optimal driving behavior Parallel movement of the tiller Hydraulic adjustable front and rear suspension for optimal vehicle performance

3 Winch modes: Auto, Eco, Manual for best performance in any conditions Constant pulling force independent of unrolled cable length Winch pivot point adapted to center of gravity for optimal driving behavior Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Lowest emission level of its class

Options

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Front high pressure circuit for pipe cutters Magnum sprockets LED lighting package

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Front high pressure circuit for pipe cutters Snow bucket Snowblower

Air conditioning Front hydraulic SNOWHOW fleet management and snowdepth measurement Rear view camera

Full LED lighting Front hydraulic SNOWHOW resource management program Rear view camera LEICA satellite 3D snow depth measurement system

CATEGORY

LITE Groomers On-snow vehicle with two or more tracks, must be under 150 HP with cab for 2 people or more and able to pull minimum 1,000 lbs

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

LiteTrax, dba

ALLTRACK INC.

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

www.litetrax.com

www.all-track.ca

Model

PistenBully Paana

TROOPER

2000 TD2 HC/12WAY BLADE

AT-20SG

Make

Cummins

Caterpillar

HATZ

Yanmar

Type

Turbo aftercooled diesel

Turbo diesel - Electronic Fuel System

Turbo

4TNV-98T

Model

QSB 4.5

C4.4

4H50TIC

Diesel

Direct Injection and Turbocharged Diesel

Type Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

4500 cc

4.4 cc

1952 cc

3,318 cc

Horsepower

115 hp / 86 kW

142 hp / 106.2 kW

74 hp / 55 kW

84 hp / 63 kW

Maximum Torque

488 Nm @ 1500 rpm

556 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

260 Nm @ 2800 rpm

290 Nm @ 1850 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

2.6 gal/hr / 10 l/hr

3.2 gal/hr / 12.1 l/hr

2.4 gal/hr / 9.1 l/hr

0.75-1 gal/hr / 3-4 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

32 Gal / 120 L

61 Gal / 231 L

13 Gal / 49 L

21 Gal / 80 L

Type

Hydrostatic

Axial - Variable Displacement

Hydrostatic: Infinitely Variable

Hydrostatic: Infinetly Variable

Brakes

Dynamic Hydrostatic Braking

Through Hydrostatic Transmission

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Hydrostatic Braking

Parking Brakes

Two Multi-disk

Multi-disk

Hydrostatic Closed Loop

Multi-disk, Spring Applied

Standard Track Composite

Steel

Rubber or Steel

Rubber

Rubber with Steel Cleats

31/35.5/43.5 in / 780/900/1,100 mm

24 in / 610 mm

32 in / 812 mm

Cleat Width Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

58 in / 1,480 mm

88 in / 2,231 mm

72 in / 1,829 mm

60 in / 1,524 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

88 in / 2,230 mm

101 in / 2,565 mm

78.75 in / 2,000 mm

78 in / 1,981 mm

Overall Height

88 in / 2,230 mm

112 in / 2,845 mm

78 in / 1,981 mm

86 in / 2,184 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

287 in / 7,300 mm

217 in / 5,505 mm

132.31 in / 3,360 mm

193 in / 4,902 mm

15 in / 381 mm

14 in / 355 mm

16.5 in / 4,191 mm

7,670 lbs / 3,479 kg

2,800 lbs / 1,270 kg

6,200 lbs / 2,820 kg

3,000 lbs / 1,360 kg

1,000 lbs / 454 kg

2,500 lbs / 1,136 kg

Ground Clearance Overall Weight w/ Tracks

6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg

Payload Voltage Electrical

12 V

Alternator

28 V / 70 A

12 V / 120 A

12 V / 40 A

12 V / 70 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 64 92 Ah

1 X 12 V / 75 Ah

2 X 12 V / 60 92 Ah

1 x 12 V / 92 Ah

900 cca

800 cca

875 cca

Cold Start Rating

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Steering Type

Electronic, Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel

Single-Triple Axis Electronic Joystick

Hydraulic Pilot, Single or Dual Joystick

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

Standard Blade Type

12 way

8-way (option)

12 way

Quick Attach 8 way U-Blade

Blade Width

115 in / 2,930 mm

102/114 in / 2,600/2,900 mm

88 in / 2235 mm

84 in / 2,133 mm

Other Standard Attachments

Tracksetting Tiller

Max Speed

12.5-20 km/hr

18-29 km/hr

15-24 km/hr

14 mph / 23 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0.68 psi / 0.048 kg/cm2

0.5 psi 0.028 kg/cm2

0.95 psi / 0.07 kg/cm2

Unique Features

Narrow width for tight trails Powerful Cummins engine Lower profile tracks for thin snow Single man ergonomic comfort cabin Electronic steering

5-person cab Xenon Lighting Large windows = Optimal visibility User-friendly automotive-inspired controls Optimal performance in heavy snow & steep grades

12-way blade with wireless controls Lowest ground pressure and super compact design New hard cab design with large viewable area Can be driven from right seat or left seat Full cushioned rubber track suspension

Front Brush Guard Tilting Aluminum cargo deck with tiedowns Universal Quick Attach front push frame High Intensity 360 deg. LED Lighting Large cab for comfort of even large operators

Options

Track setters in three different widths Low profile tracks Vario Track setter Hydraulically foldable side wings Brushguard

Rear platform / Cover AC / Front suspension seats Additional front Xenon lights Winch / Heavy-duty brushguard Ice spikes for steel tracks

Rear renovator drag with track setter Trail leveler with renovators for moguls 4 person hard cab Light wieght utility sleigh Short Track option

Fifth wheel pintle hitch Rubber, Wide Track, or all-season tracks High flow auxiliary hydraulics Auto Tensioning Track 7’ x 12’ All Track trail drag

Performance

CATEGORY

Small Snow Making Fan Guns Smallest snow making fan gun produced to throw snow

Company Information

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

DemacLenko

Website

www.demaclenko.com

Company Information

EVO 3.0

Model

DemacLenko

Website

www.demaclenko.com Titan 2.0

89 in / 2.25 m

Gun Height

99.48 in / 2.53 m

Gun Length

107.5 in / 2.73 m

Gun Length

103 in / 2.62 m

Gun Width

84 in / 2.38 m

Gun Width

95.3 in / 2.42 m

Gun Weight

1,332 lb / 602 kg

Gun Weight

1,682 lb / 764 kg

Total Height w/ Standard Mount

89 in / 2.2 m

Total Height w/ Standard Mount

93.7 in / 2.38 m

Total Length w/ Standard Mount

107.5 in / 1.95 m

Total Length w/ Standard Mount

83.45 in / 2.12 m

Total Width w/ Standard Mount

84 in / 1.75 m

Total Width w/ Standard Mount

80.9 in / 2.06 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Mount

1,332 lb / 601.5 kg

Total Weight w/ Standard Mount

1,657 lb / 752 kg

Mount Type(s)

Mobile Carriage, Straight Tower, Inclined Tower, Swing Arm

Mount Type(s)

Mobile Carriage, Straight Tower, Inclined Tower, Swing Arm

Compressor Type

Atlas Copco

Compressor Type

Boge

Compressor Horsepower

5.4 hp / 4 kW

Compressor Horsepower

5.5 hp / 4.5 kW

Fan Horsepower

14.7 hp / 11 kW

Fan Horsepower

24.5 hp / 18.5 kW

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

45 noz. / 2 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

Water Connections

Assembly Type

360 Swivel Central Camlock connection

Connector Size

2 in / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axial Rotation Range

360 Degrees

Oscillation Range

10 to 330 Degrees

Min. Water Flow

14 gpm / 53 lpm

Max. Water Flow

114 gpm / 432 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

116 psi / 8 bar

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

Snow Projection

Maximum Snow Projection

164 ft / 50 m

Heating

1.6 hp / 1.2 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

Frequency Range

50 Hz low / 60 Hz high

Electrical

Manufacturer

Gun Height

Min. Fan Speed

Water Flow/ Pressure

Largest snow making fan gun produced to throw snow

Manufacturer

Model

Dimensions

Large Snow Making Fan Guns

Unique Features

Economical and Efficient. Light Weight and Compact Design (FBR)Fiberglass composite barrel with aluminum nozzle ring Brass alloy nucleators and stainless steel water nozzles Self draining valve unit & central water inlet

Options

2m galvanized tower 4m galvanized hydraulic incline tower or winch tower 6m galvanized winch tower Oil Free or oil compressor Multi-language automation system software available

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Dimensions

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

Min. Fan Speed

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

80 noz. / 3 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

Water Connections

Assembly Type

Central Swivel Coupling Camlock

Connector Size

2 in / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axial Rotation Range

360 Degrees

Oscillation Range

10 to 330 Degrees

Min. Water Flow

20 gpm / 75.6 lpm

Max. Water Flow

174.4 gpm / 660 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

174 psi / 12 bar

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

Snow Projection

Maximum Snow Projection

229 ft / 70 m

Heating

3 hp / 2 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

Water Flow/ Pressure

Electrical

Frequency Range

50 Hz low / 60 Hz high

Unique Features

Long throwing range. High snow production. Covers large area (FBR)Fiberglass composite barrel with aluminum nozzle ring Brass alloy nucleators and stainless steel water nozzles 5.7â&#x20AC;? touch screen user interface Self draining valve unit and central water inlet

Options

1.8m or 2.4m galvanized tower 3.2m or 4.2m galvanized hydraulic incline tower Multi-language automation system software available User interface app compatible with smartphone/tablet Oil Free or oil compressor

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CATEGORY

Economy Lance/ Tower Lance or Tower Style gun: Water/Air Mixture, Multiple stage water flow, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum

Company Information

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

DemacLenko

Website

www.demaclenko.com

Company Information

EOS M2

Model

Company Name

DemacLenko

Website

www.demaclenko.com EOS 8

Height Variation

28' 11" / 9 m

Max. Height Extended

31' 11" / 11 m

Min. Height

25' 11" / 6 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Stand (lbs / kg)

518 lb / 235 kg

Mount Type(s)

Post, Vault, Sled

Min. Water Flow (gpm / lpm)

14 gpm / 99 lpm

Min. Water Flow (gpm / lpm)

14 gpm / 53 lpm

Max. Water Flow

31 gpm / 99 lpm

Max. Water Flow

96 gpm / 363 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

217 psi / 15 bar

Min. Water Pressure

217 psi / 15 bar

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

Minimum Air Pressure

79.8 psi / 5.5 bar

Min. Air Pressure

79.8 psi / 5.5 bar

Max. Air Pressure

110 psi / 7 bar

Max. Air Pressure

110 psi / 7 bar

Throw at Min. Water Pressure

35 ft.

Throw at Min. Water Pressure

35 ft. / 10.67 m

Throw at Max. Water pressure

50 ft.

Throw at Max. Water Pressure

50 ft. / 15.24 m

Qty. of Water Flow Stages

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Total Fixed / Switcheable Nozzles

Nucleation Nozzles

Compressor

Electrical

Lance or Tower Style gun: Water/Air Mixture, Multiple stage water flow, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum

Company Name

Model

Dimensions

Workhorse Snow Making Towers /Lances

Dimensions

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

Height Variation

28' 11" ft. / 9 m

Max. Height Extended

31' 11" ft. / 11 m

Min. Height

25' / 11'' ft. / 6 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Stand (lbs / kg)

518 lb / 235 kg

Mount Type(s)

Qty. of Water Flow Stages Total Fixed / Switcheable Nozzles

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Compressor HP

2.1 hp / 1.5 kW

Compressor

Compressor HP

2.1 hp / 1.5 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

Voltage / Phase

480 v 3 phase

Amperage

Connection Plug

32.8 ft. / 10 m

Electrical

Nucleation Nozzles

Connection Plug

38 ft. / 10 m

Unique Features

Stainless Steel water nozzles & Brass Alloy Nucleators Cast Aluminum Head. Extruded Aluminum Lance tube. Manual, Automatic or Semi-Automic operation Integrated heated head

Unique Features

Stainless Steel water nozzles & Brass Alloy Nucleators Cast Aluminum Head. Extruded Aluminun Lance tube. Manual, Automatic or Semi-Automic operation Integrated heated head

Options

Easy Removal of electrical cabinet, compressor & water filter Software available in several different languages Automatic, Manual or Client configuration Available in 8 m length

Options

Easy Removal of electrical cabinet, compressor & water filter Software available in several different languages Automatic, Manual or Client configuration Available in 8 m length

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CATEGORY

Mid-Sized Truck Track Track conversion system to fit one or more of the following makes and models: Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Ford Range, Chevy Blazer Manufacturer

American Track Truck, Inc.

Mattracks

Website

www.AmericanTrackTruck.com

www.mattracks.com

DOMINATOR

88M1A1

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Steel

Total Weight w/ Tracks

700 lb / 318 kg

1,520 lb / 689 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

6,000 lb / 2,722 kg

8,800 lb / 3,991 kg

Sprocket Diameter

17 in / 432 mm

18.5 in / 470 mm

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Internal, Self-Cleaning

Gear-Reduction Average

About 1/3 increase in gear reduction from stock tires

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction on Vehicle with 30 in Standard Tire

Idler Wheels

28 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

40 - 8"x2" with Shieleded and Sealed Bearings

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

Track Width (Front)

15 in / 381 mm

16 in / 406 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in / 381 mm

16 in / 406 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

121 in / 3,073 mm

125 in / 3,175 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

121 in / 3,073 mm

125 in / 3,175 mm

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, self cleaning

All Terrain, Self Cleaning

Lug Size / Height

0.75 in / 20 mm

1.5 in / 38.1 mm

Tread Material

Rubber, two ply, internal composite rods and cords

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

F -45 to +60 min./max F C -43 to +16 min./max C

-40 to 130 min./max F -40 to 55 min./max C

Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum

2,160 in2 / 13,935 cm2

2,106 in2 / 13,587 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

2,880 in2 / 18,580 cm3

3,405 in2 / 21,967 cm3

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

1 to 2 psi / 7 to 14 kPa

Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

21 in / 533 mm

20.25 in / 514 mm

Unique Features

Clean and simple design is durable and nearly maintenance free. Wear items consist of common snowmobile industry parts. Lowest operational costs of any other track system available. Installs in under an hour typically with no other modifications. Easily transferred between different vehicles.

Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride Exclusive Anti-Torque System All Terrain, All Season Approved Removable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing Patented Design maximizes tractive effort, minimizes vibration and vehicle stress

Options

Pre-Studded Track Belts with 1â&#x20AC;? tall lugs. External Drive Sprockets, for heavy towing, bolt on in minutes. HD Bogie upgrade. HD Frame upgrade, for use on heavier vehicles. Bolt Pattern Adapters, allowing fitment to multiple vehicles.

SA - Steering Assist for reduced steering effort ECM - Electronic Control Module Custom Colors Available GSA Pricing Available

Company Information Model Undercarriage Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

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CATEGORY

Full-Sized Truck Track Track conversion system to fit one or more of the following makes and models: Chevy Suburban, For F-150, Toyota Tundra, Dodge Ram 1500 Manufacturer

American Track Truck, Inc.

Mattracks

Website

www.AmericanTrackTruck.com

www.mattracks.com

DOMINATOR XL

105M1A1 PLUS

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Steel

Total Weight w/ Tracks

775 lb / 352 kg

2,090 lb / 948 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

7,500 lb / 3,400 kg

10,500 lb / 4,762 kg

Sprocket Diameter

17 in / 432 mm

18.5 in / 470 mm

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Internal, Self-Cleaning

Gear-Reduction Average

About 1/3 increase in gear reduction from stock tires

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction on Vehicle with 30 in Standard Tire

Idler Wheels

32 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

52 - 8"x2" with Shieleded and Sealed Bearings

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

Track Width (Front)

15 in / 381 mm

16 in / 406 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in / 381 mm

16 in / 406 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

136 in / 3,454 mm

125 in / 3,175 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

136 in / 3,454 mm

190 in / 4,825 mm

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, self cleaning

All Terrain, Self Cleaning

Lug Size / Height

0.75 in / 20 mm

1.5 in / 38.1 mm

Tread Material

Rubber, two ply, internal composite rods and cords

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

F -45 to +60 min./max F C -43 to +16 min./max C

-40 to 130 min./max F -40 to 55 min./max C

Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum

2,700 in2 / 17,420 cm2

2,773 in2 / 17,890 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

3,420 in2 / 22,065 cm3

4,374 in2 / 28,219 cm3

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

1 to 2 psi / 7 to 14 kPa

Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

21 in / 533 mm

20.25 in / 514 mm

Unique Features

“PLUS” series extends ground contact while providing vehicle clearance Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride Exclusive Anti-Torque System All Terrain, All Season Approved Removable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing

Options

Pre-Studded Track Belts with 1” tall lugs. External Drive Sprockets, for heavy towing, bolt on in minutes. HD Bogie upgrade. HD Frame upgrade, for use on heavier vehicles. Bolt Pattern Adapters, allowing fitment to multiple vehicles.

A2 Model Features Rubber Cushioned internal Suspension A2 Model Features Lightweight Aluminum Cast Frame SA - Steering Assist for reduced steering effort ECM - Electronic Control Module 150 Series for 12,500 lb GVW

Company Information Model Undercarriage Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

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UTV Track System 4-Wheel Drive with maximum 3,500 lbs, working in continuous cold conditions (0 to -30 F) and towing 500 1,000 lbs in deep snow Manufacturer

Mattracks

Soucy International

Website

www.mattracks.com

www.soucy-track.com

M3 UR PLUS

ST-110

Undercarriage Material

Cast High Strength, Heat Treated, Lightweight Aluminum Alloy

Steel

Total Weight w/ Tracks

622 lb / 282 kg

924 lb / 419 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

3,500 lb / 1,588 kg

Sprocket Diameter

14 in / 356 mm

14.5 in / 368 mm

Drive Type

Internal, Self Cleaning

Internal

Gear-Reduction Average

1/3 increase on vehicle w/typical OEM ATV Tire

1/3 Increase on Vehicle w/Typical OEM ATV Tire

Idler Wheels

32 - 10" and 6" with Shielded and Sealed Bearings

Front: 12 in / 305 mm / Rear: 10 in / 254 mm

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

UHMW & RUBER

Track Width (Front)

13 in / 330 mm

14 in / 356 mm

Track Width (Rear)

13 in / 330 mm

14 in / 356 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

101 in / 2,565 mm

44.7 in / 1,134 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

120 in / 3,050 mm

44.2 in / 1,122 mm

Tread Style

Self Cleaning, Paddle

Self-cleaning

Lug Size / Height

1.75 in / 44.5 mm

1 in / 25 mm

Tread Material

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Rubber with internal composite and cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

-40 to 130 min./max F -40 to 55 min./max C

Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum

1,898 in2 / 12,245 cm2

1,650 in2 / 10,600 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

2,470 in2 / 15,935 cm3

2,335 in2 / 15,100 cm3

Average Ground Pressure Range

0.5 to 1.5 psi / 3.4 to 6.9 kPa

1.57 psi / 6.9 kPa

Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

19 in / 483 mm

17 in / 433 mm

Unique Features

Adjustable Shape Changing Suspension (SCS) Exclusive Anti-Torque System All Season, All Terrain Plus series increase footprint for max floatation Patented Design maximizes tractive effort, minimizes vibration and vehicle stress

Allows you to use all year around Best traction on the market with the sturdiest of systems Get the job ready both in snow and in mud Helping you push the limits imposed by your tires

Options

HD for weights up to 4200 lbs Sprositive: Mismatched Front/Rear Drive Sprocket for optimal 4WD Easy Steer Option for reduced steering effort Running Board Protectors Split Sprocket for Easy Track Removal

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Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

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Tractor Track System Used on light and heavy snow conditions, severe side slope applications, consistantly pulling 1,500 to 3,000 lbs

Company Information

Manufacturer

Mattracks

Soucy International

Gilbert Products Inc.

Website

www.mattracks.com

www.soucy-track.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

TA9000

ST-600

Gilbert RTS Premium

4WD or Front Assist Tractors

4 wheel drive

2-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive Tractor

Model Type of Vehicle Vehicle Requirements

Gross Vehicle Weight

25,000 lb / 11,340 GVW

23,700 lb / 10,772 GVW

19,140 lb / 8,700 GVW

Recommended Max Speed

20 mph / 32 km/h

15 mph / 25 km/h

20 mph / 30 km/h

Recommended Front Axle Weight

10,000 lb / 4,535 kg

9,300 lb / 4,200 kg

Recommended Rear Axle Weight

15,000 lb / 6,804 kg

10,500 lb / 4,800 kg

Qty of Tracks on System

Dimensions

Tracks

Mechanical

Four Track System

4 Track System

2-Track System

Height (Front) (2 Track System Height)

46.3 in / 1,176 mm

29 in / 737 mm

58 in / 1,473 mm

Height (Rear)

58.3 in / 1,481 mm

36 in / 914 mm

Length (Front) (2-Track System Length)

68.9 in / 1,750 mm

69 in / 1,753 mm

Length (Rear)

74.8 in / 1,900 mm

76 in / 1,930 mm

Total Weight of All Tracks Combined

5,200 lb / 2,360 kg

7690 lb / 3,495 kg

Track Material

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Rubber Compound w/ inernal Re inorced Composites

Rubber Compound w/Steel Reinorced Plies and Cables

Track Width (Front) (2 Track System Width)

20 in / 508 mm

20 in / 500 mm

30 in / 762 mm

Track Width (Back)

30 in / 762 mm

25 in / 639 mm

Track Style

All Terrain Self Cleaning

All-Terra in

Track Thickness

2.5 in / 63.5 mm

3.5 in / 89 mm

2 in / 50.8 mm

Front and/or 2-Track Suspension

Exclusive Anti-Torque, Concentric Pivot, Oscillatin Rocker Arms

Low Pivot Po in (Comfort Ride)

Air Suspension on Tractor, Rubber Sprin inividual on Boogie Wheels and Side Frame Articulation

Rear Track Suspension

Exclusive Anti-Torque, Concentric Pivot, Oscillatin Rocker Arms

Low Pivot Po in (Comfort Ride)

Steel with Solid Rubber

Wheel Material

Aluminum and Rubber

UHMW & Rubber

143 in / 3,632 mm

All-Terrainwith Agressive V-Pattern, Positive Drive, Smooth Ride

Sprocket Material

Performance

Inernal Drive Sprocket System

Anti-Torque System

Patented Rubber Torsion Anti-Torque

Anti-slip System

Studdable Track

Recommended Operating Temperature

-40 to 130 min/max F -40 to 55 min/max C

Gear Reduction w/ Tracks On

25 to 50% Gear Reduction dependin on originl tire size

25-50% depend in on orig inl tire size

35-50 %

Ground Contact Surface Area Minimum

4,968 in2 / 32,051 cm2

5,930 in / 15,062 cm2

8,580 in2 / 55,355 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area Maximum

7,244 in2 / 46,735 cm3

6,560 in / 16,662 cm3

8,580 in2 / 55,355 cm3

Total Ground Pressure

2.6 psi 17.9 kPa

4.07 psi 25.6 kPa

Increase Ground Clearance

-45F째 to +130째F min/max F -43C째 to +55C째 min/ max C

19 in / 479 mm

Unique Features

Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride Exclusive Anti-Torque System All Terrain, All Season Approved Removable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing Ramp front and back for optimum mobility

No change in tractor to install track: better resale value Easy to come back on wheel for summer use Best traction, with 4 tracks that always have good ground contact Track follow the ground with low pivot point (comfort ride) Deluxe heavy duty 9 positions blade

Two wide tracks for exceptional flotation Chassis design allows optimal stability and maximum traction Exclusive 6-way blade with tripping system Chassis design is stress-free for the tractor Efficient track system offering 20% fuel savings

Options

Track Guide for added Side Hill Capability HD Option for additional load capacity Sprocket Sizing to match any Tractor Grouser Bars for added traction and floatation

ST-600 WT ST-600 +

Cab brush guard protection Agressive ice studs for icy conditions - 10$/stud Auxiliary fuel tanks Storage/Tool Boxes

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Ski Resorts Explore Alternatives n e Gre

ki resorts rely strongly on both environmental stability and pristine mountain conditions and – as such – have a huge stake in issues surrounding climate change and environmental stewardship. That being said, ski and mountain resorts across North America must be careful to take proper care of the environment around them and reduce their impact as much as possible. As a result, more resorts are becoming increasingly eco-conscious as they look to offset the stresses that their facilities put on surrounding ecosystems. “Whether you believe in climate change or not, the weather is the weather,” said Jim Van Dyke, vice president of environmental sustainability at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Mass. The largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England, Jiminy Peak was the first mountain resort in North America to generate its own energy using alternative wind power. “The weather is different from year to year, and it is certainly different from what we remember as kids,” he said. “Whatever the cause, if we want to stay in business, we need to adapt. And adaptation comes in many forms. If it is learning

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new technology and energy conservation that you can apply in marginal conditions versus waiting for the temperature to get to 10 degrees to make snow, more power to you.” When it comes to identifying some of the worst causes of environmental stress at ski resorts, Van Dyke says this can pretty much be summed up in one word – weather. “From a factual standpoint, we have seen an increase in our average snowmaking ambient air temperatures over the years. I’ve been at Jiminy for 43 years and we have been measuring this for the last 20-plus years. The average winter temperature for us was about 24 degrees. Now it’s more like 26 degrees.” However, being able to capitalize on these short weather windows for snowmaking is stressful, he says. “You have to have the resources to do that. From a water quantity in storage standpoint and then your snowmaking infrastructure, you need to be able to convert as much water into snow as quickly as possible at warmer temperatures.” Jennifer Caldwell is part of the environmental sustainability team at Stevens Pass in Skykomish, Wash., approximately 70 miles east of Seattle. She cites fossil fuel consumption and

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Ski and mountain resorts across the country are finding innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and save money By Lisa Kopochinski

The Nexamp image is a 2.3 MW solar project near Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Mass. that is the largest community-shared solar project in the Northeast. It was developed by EOS Ventures (part of The Fairbank Group) and built by Nexamp.

carbon emissions from the vehicles that drive to the resort as some of the worst offenders of environmental stress, as well as machinery on the mountain. “A lot of the vehicles and machinery on the mountain – from snowcats used for grooming to regular pick-ups – are not the most efficient,” she said. “I also think that wastewater and sewage treatment is a big stress on the land brought on by resorts.” Additionally, she says the power draw is pretty significant. “If all ski areas were solar and wind powered, they would all be one step closer to having less of an impact on the planet,” said Caldwell.

Strategies to lessen environmental impact In an effort to lessen their impact on the environment, Caldwell says there are a number of strategies that ski resorts can employ, such as less reliance on on-grid electricity. As an example, Stevens Pass buys all of its electricity from carbon neutral sources, and offsets all of its electricity and propane

use with carbon credits that go to promote wind and other green energy initiatives. Definitely one to practice what it preaches, Stevens Pass has been honored numerous times over the past 20 years by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for its overall environmental excellence and energy conservation. At Jiminy Peak, Van Dyke says they installed a wind turbine in 2007, which – at the time – made it the only North American ski resort that had a turbine powering it. “There are quite a few now, which is good. We installed a 1.5-megawatt turbine because of high electric rates,” he said. “We were seeing double-digit increases in power in the early 2000s. We couldn’t afford this, nor could we continue to pass on these operating costs to the customer.” A $4-million investment, Van Dyke smiles and says the stars were aligned when Jiminy made this investment. “At that time, our masterplan had been completed and our debt was very low. The payback on the wind turbine was only seven years and it is now paid back. We also buy power from a 2.3-megawatt solar farm right up the street, and we have a congeneration unit. Its main purpose is to provide hot water snowopsmag.com | SnowOps

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Jiminy Peak installed a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine in 2007 at a cost of $4 million

for our country inn, but at the same time it generates power that is used by the inn.”

Conserve and recycle Other strategies that resorts utilize to lessen their environmental impact are not exclusive to the ski industry. “We all know how to recycle,” said Van Dyke. “The same with conservation. This is as easy as reminder notices for people to turn off the light when they leave a room to automatic occupancy sensors that will do it.”

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He laughs as he recalls the 1970s when ski operators considered themselves green in terms of caring about nature and the environment. “It probably wasn’t until the 1980s or ‘90s where what that really meant as far as actionable items [became clearer],” he said. “We started with electricity conservation. This reduces our operating costs per year and it has a much broader effect on our impact on the environment every single day.” Caldwell says that if resorts just started with a solid recycling and composting program, they would be on their way to helping out the environment. “By recycling and composting 56 percent of our waste, 113 tons of garbage was diverted from the landfill,” she said. “We are proud of this figure because the national ski area average is only 10 percent.” While she calls Stevens Pass’ recycling program quite extensive, it is not unmanageable. “It’s amazing what can be recycled these days. It has not taken much effort or money to invest into adding more recycling programs and the return is amazing,” she said. “This was due to our resort-wide composting and recycling in restaurants and most other departments as well as appliances, electronics, light bulbs, batteries, metal, rubber, corrugated cardContinued on page 38

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“It has not taken much effort or money to invest into adding more recycling programs and the return is amazing…We spend less money to recycle and compost than to put everything in the landfill.” – Jennifer Caldwell, Stevens Pass

board, plastic bags, plastic bottles caps, wrappers, ski and snowboard gear recycling.” Additionally, she and her staff recycled 372 pounds of gloves last winter season, a number they have already surpassed this year. “All it took was some free recycled pickle and salad dressing containers, signage and an awesome recycling company, TerraCycle, and we were one step closer to keeping hundreds of pounds of latex and vinyl gloves out of the landfill,” said Caldwell. “I think by taking these first small steps, a

resort has a lot of potential for expanding their recycling and composting programs.” And from a business standpoint, these efforts just make sense. “We spend less money to recycle and compost than to put everything in the landfill,” she said. “According to our surveys, our guest base is so tied in with our environmental program that it has become one of the main reasons they choose to come to Stevens Pass over other ski resorts.” Van Dyke says at Jiminy they have a large snowmaking reservoir located at the summit of the mountain. The reservoir can be filled over a long period of time, which reduces the impact on the environment. “And to reduce the overall footprint from an electrical and environmental standpoint [involves] everything from LED lights to air and water efficient snow guns,” he said. “In fact, we converted all 450 of our snow guns to this technology this past year. As a result, we have saved over 600,000 kilowatt hours, which is close to $1 million. And that’s just in energy.” Adds Caldwell, “It is absolutely necessary to be environmentally conscious in any resort industry since coming to ski on this beautiful mountain is a luxury and not a necessity for living. It is everyone’s responsibility as a human on this planet to understand that humanity will not survive if we continue to pollute and damage the planet.”

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EDUCATION

W O SN L O O H SC Learning as you go down the hill won’t cut it if you want to be a competitive candidate By Jess Campbell

Snow school basics Tim Cohee is the program director of the Ski Business and Resort Management (SBRM) program at Sierra Nevada College (SNC) in Incline Village, Nev. Cohee is also the CEO and owner of China Peak Mountain Resort in Lakeshore, Calif., and has been working in the ski area management industry for over 40 years. He knows the importance of a strong education for people with aspirations to work in this industry. “You can get a lot of experience by working at resorts, but the educational background and technical information that we provide, that’s well beyond experience, things you can’t learn on your own. You need to be hire-able because this is about getting a job, the best job,” he said. SNC offers a four-year degree program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Ski Business and Resort Management. It’s an intense program but one that produces in-demand graduates that are ready to work – and succeed – for the best jobs in the industry. Continued on page 41

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ou remember it well: soaring over a jump and landing in fresh powder, the exhilaration of being airborne flooding your body as you streak down the hill towards the bottom, all the while thinking, I wanna do this forever! Well, you can. But you’ve got to go to school first. The ski area management industry is booming. There are loads of opportunities to step into a career on a mountain anywhere in the world, no matter if you’re B.C.-bound, going down south or heading overseas. But unlike 20 years ago, you won’t get very far if you don’t have a strong educational background to compliment your love of skiing or snowboarding. Nobody is going to hire you – and keep you on – unless you know what you’re doing on the hill and off. Luckily, there are several different programs across North America that provide outstanding educational experiences for their students, blending ski area management and business together to give you the ultimate leg up when it comes to vying for your dream mountain career.

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There are several institutions across North America that offer programs specific or related to ski area management, including but not limited to: 1. Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Two-year college degree in resort management (AAS). Details at http://coloradomtn.edu/programs/resort_ management/ 2. Selkirk College, Nelson, British Columbia: Twoyear college diploma in ski resort operations and management. Also offers an online course in ski resort risk management. Details at http://selkirk.ca/program/ski 3. Colorado State University Online: Selfpaced online graduate certificate in ski area management. Details at http://www. online.colostate.edu/certificates/ski-areamanagement/ 4. Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan: Joint program between NMU and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mich. Details at https://www.nmu.edu/ business/ski-area-business-managementmajor

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5. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont: Four-year degree in parks, recreation and tourism. Details at http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/ parks_recreation_and_tourism 6. University of Maine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farmington: Alpine operations certificate. Details at http://www. umf.maine.edu/majors-academics/alpineoperations/ 7. Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan: Ski resort management certificate. Details at http://www.umf.maine.edu/majorsacademics/alpine-operations/ 8. Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Vermont: Mountain recreation management degree. Details at http://lyndonstate.edu/ degree-programs/mountain-recreationmanagement/

EDUCATION Rob Butler is the coordinator of the Snow Resort Operations program at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. A two-year diploma with two paid co-op work terms, this program offers students a thorough introduction into all aspects of snow resort operations and management. Like SNC, Georgian’s program is made up mostly of recent high school grads. But it also caters to professionals who’re looking to upgrade their skills while keeping their industry job. “We have in-depth courses for snowmaking and grooming, ski lift functions, maintenance and regulation, snow school operation and welding that are all offered in a modified format. Instead of being offered three hours a week for 14 weeks, we offer it eight hours a day, once a week for six weeks plus an intro and a final test. Industry people come every Thursday, for example, and each week, they’ll be at a different place and see the snowmaking and grooming operations at five different ski areas. It’s very beneficial for current industry professionals,” he said.

Full coverage The programs at SNC and Georgian both cover current topics in the industry, but also ensure that their students have a good foundation upon which to build their careers. Mandatory courses include subjects like economics, marketing, accounting, human resources and risk management, and are typically taken at the beginning of the program. Students can expect to begin taking courses specific to ski area man-

agement in upper years to build on what they’ve learned. At SNC, fourth-year students receive unprecedented exposure to high-level industry professionals during the General Management class. “We talk about everything a GM needs to know and have all 11 GMs from Lake Tahoe come in to speak in that class,” said Cohee. The pinnacle of the SBRM program is the Master Planning class where students must build their own resorts from the ground up. “Working in pairs, students build their own ski areas. They work off an existing master plan with a budget of $110 million and they build out to a 10,000 skier-per-day capacity. They have to go to Google Earth and find a site anywhere in North America that works, and build everything from the roads to the bathrooms,” said Cohee. Georgian’s program focuses on entrepreneurialism, offering upper year courses like resort design concepts, ski school management, risk management and winter sport product design. While there is certainly a focus on in-class learning, Butler also recognizes the incredible importance of balancing that learning with hands-on experience via the co-op work terms. “Experience can be the difference between entering into a great career and spending a great winter in the mountains. We don’t undervalue that second one either,” said Butler. “We say, yes, go to Whistler, Lake Louise, Sunshine, go experience it. We have a student doing their co-op in Japan this winter.

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EDUCATION Another one went to Vail. What it brings to your employer is your passion and enthusiasm, which counts for so much.” The true value of the SNC program shines when students see that anyone can make it in the industry if they commit to working hard. “Our Profit Centre Management class is all about revenue centres,” said Cohee. “Tickets, passes, retail, food and beverage, lodging, property management, ski schools, rental centers, demo centers. We have speakers in every one of those categories, so it’s real life. Like, here comes the guy who runs retail for Vail Tahoe, and he’s going to tell you how this really works. So, the students can see the kinds of people who make it. The important thing is that they see that all kinds of people make it.”

The future of snow As with any post-secondary decision, it’s important to know the job information before choosing a path. For those who may question the market for jobs in ski area management, Cohee has some promising information to share. “There is a looming changing of the guard. One of my oldest friends, Michael Berry (president of the National Ski Areas Association in the U.S.), said that in the next 10 years, we’re going to see 3,000 years of collective experience walk away due to retirement. There’s going to be a massive void.” Graduates from programs like the ones at SNC and Georgian will be better educated, more attractive hires for the vacant positions at mid-level that will inevitably become

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available when this “changing of the guard” occurs. This means, then, that graduates with a ski area management education to support their experience will be much more attractive to potential employers and will be qualified to vie for mid-level management and supervisory positions instead of having to start at the bottom. “Social media manager, grooming supervisor, lifts manager, assistant to the mountain manager. That’s where students like my grads are going to be super competitive,” said Cohee. To be more accessible to a wider variety of students, there is a trend among ski area management programs to provide courses or certificates online. It’s a relatively new idea but one that seems to be in high demand. “To update skills, we are intending to develop more online courses,” said Butler. “We recognize that there are people working in the industry across the country who can’t get to our campus. So, it makes sense to offer something that works for them.” Cohee concurs. “We do have a fair amount of people who just can’t move because they’re in the industry and don’t want to leave their job for school,” he said. “So, we’re exploring the idea of putting the program online or maybe having a certificate program where you don’t have to come to campus.” Whether online or in class, in Canada or the U.S., it’s clear that the key to a fantastic future in ski area management is education.

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veryone has had one of these on their car at some point. Whenever you take your vehicle to the garage for an oil change, you end up with a note on your windshield: a translucent sticker with a logo and a phone number, and a reminder as to your next required service – next appointment at 150,000 kilometres, for instance. “Driving in my car to work in the morning, my next service due [sticker] is on the window,” said Jeff O’Brien

of Fiix Software. “But I was thinking, ‘What if I had 100 cars, how would I manage that?’” Imagine that translucent sticker as a more detailed, more interactive application – one with a mobile component, possibly connected to “the cloud” and that includes handy features that can actively keep track of dozens of machines simultaneously while reminding you of all the preventative maintenance needed. Now you have an idea of what maintenance software does.

This breed of software is referred to as computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). If you’ve never done the product research on such a system, brace yourself – there are literally dozens out there. And that’s for good reason. As O’Brien’s boss, Fiix Software’s CEO Marc Castel, puts it on their website, “Maintenance is the biggest industry on the planet.” These maintenance software packages come in different shapes and sizes. There are on-premises systems that you snowopsmag.com | SnowOps

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install on-site, and cloud-based products that you simply access through the web. Additionally, there are systems specific to the ski and snowmobile industries and there are general ones that you can adapt for your own operation. Of course, such a range of software also comes with a range of prices: while most on-premises models require an upfront investment, most cloud-based software options are based on subscription plans, where users can pay monthly or yearly. “It’s basically a work order system that tracks your work orders, what you need to do, when you need to do it and who’s doing it,” said O’Brien. “Getting organized is one of the big benefits our customers see.” Fiix is a Toronto-based vendor of cloud-based maintenance and asset management software. The firm of 40 employees has about 2,000 customers worldwide, says O’Brien (one of their customers is NZSki, a management

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company with several New Zealand ski areas). “[It will] give you a heads up when preventive maintenance (PM) is due, whether it’s a weekly PM, monthly PM or annual PM,” said O’Brien. “You grease equipment or you oil equipment or inspect equipment so that it doesn’t break down. The system helps you manage that and not let anything slip through the net.” Then there are systems that were developed in Europe and brought across the pond to North America. Bob Ackland came across the Austriandeveloped MountainOffice maintenance software several years ago and has since introduced it to the North American market. “It’s a database management system that enables ski areas – and it’s devoted specifically to ski areas – to manage any piece of equipment that’s on the hill, whether it be a lift, groomer, snowmobile, truck, car, bus or snowmaking

system components,” said Ackland, who is based in Vermont. “[The system] can [manage everything] in totality, in the sense that it can provide and store all the documentation that’s related to any component or part of a piece of equipment.” The MountainOffice package has an impressive array of European customers, upwards of 600 cable cars and ski lifts across the continent. Ackland says one client uses the system to process 30,000 work orders a year. “The unique part of the system is that it was developed by people who were in the cable car inspection business in Austria,” said Ackland. “So, they understand the need for documentation, for detailed maintenance records and the ability to go back and look at things.” Equipment manufacturers have also gotten into the software act. Manufacturer Prinoth has developed a multi-faceted efficiency program that,

MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE among other things, actively analyzes how an organization is using its vehicles. “[The system is] basically a recording box that we install in the machine [along with] web-based software,” said Simoneau. “The box is recording all the data that you need. And the software will help you analyze that data with graphs – you can get reports, you can get emails for what you want to see about the machine itself. What our customers found out is you need to have someone that really believes in it and really implement it properly.” Prinoth’s system is called SnowHow and involves several different types of software, including snow depth analysis and fleet management. In certain cases, providers like MountainOffice can integrate with SnowHow for more robust operational data. “By having the system like this, someone is able to see – for example – an operator is 500 RPM above what he should be doing,” said Simoneau. “Or if we talk about idle time, you might have operators who leave the machine run-

ning for two hours while they’re working outside. You’re expending fuel for nothing, you are actually increasing the numbers of hours on the machine and you’re reducing the value of the machine when you’re trying to sell it.” However, Simoneau cautions against using the software to secretly spy on employees but advocates using it in a transparent way for training. “It’s also a really good way to train your operator,” he said. “You got this new guy, he goes on the machine, and then at night, you sit with him and you look at all the data and you can say, ‘Here’s what you’ve done wrong and here’s what you’ve done well.’ So the day after, you sit again with him and you can get him up to speed a lot faster than you used to be able to do.” There are several qualities one should look for in a proper CMMS, say the experts. (It should be noted that many CMMS creators offer several layers of software training.) A mobile component, for one, is essential. “[Techs] need to be able to update work orders in the field as they go,

rather than waiting and trying to update everything in the system back in the clubhouse before they head home. If data entry is left until the end of the day, it can be frustrating and lot of information is not going to get entered, and all that data is going to get lost,” said O’Brien. It’s also important for the software to be flexible. It’s possible that no two clubs or resorts use maintenance software in quite the same way. “I always use the analogy of the mobile phone,” said O’Brien. “Everybody’s got a mobile phone but not everybody uses 100 percent of its functionality the same way; they use part of it in one way or another.” And for those people who like an uncluttered office, the archival potential is another selling point of a CMMS. “Especially with lifts, you typically have notebooks. And depending on how many lifts you have, you have bookcases full of notebooks; all of the work orders, all of the inspections and everything that has to be kept because this is part of the requirement, both in

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eas that standard equipment is unable to reach. Alamo products have been demonstrated at locations such as Powder Horn and Copper Mountain as well as a host of others. According to Burden, operators at these sites have been able to cut vegetation once in the late summer or autumn to get plants to around six inches. “This allows for an earlier opening,” he said, noting that no matter what the job entails they have equipment to make it a lot easier. For example, they offer a “boom” attachment for tractors to get at low overhanging branches. “Operators can just clip trees rather than remove them. This is better for soil erosion on the mountain.” Alamo also offers a remote control cutter that can be used on slopes up to 60 degrees and can be operated from distances of 1,000 feet. “This is European technology used in the Alps. We have taken it further by making these remote control cut-

ters more versatile with a variety of attachments.” Burden comments that erosion is easy to get going and very hard to stop once the soil is broken. Alamo manufacturers a 48-inch wide tracked vehicle that is gentle on soil while carrying heavy loads. “Because of the width, the weight is spread out,” he said. “This means less possibility of erosion and a better slope year in and year out.” Safety is another key point. “Workers are on difficult terrain when they are doing vegetation management and they have to pay attention. In Europe, there are stronger guidelines regarding how safe vegetation management is achieved. We are seeing more U.S. operators start to really get on board with better techniques and equipment choices. This is good to see because vegetation management is a serious concern that can really impact your ski resort business,” he said.

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CAMELBACK RESORT: From Ski Slopes to Water Slides The evolution of a ski retreat to a four season resort By Jessica Mahoney, Aquatic Development Group

eginning as a small ski mountain in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania in 1963, Camelback Ski Resort has grown over 50 years as a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders to summer fun-seekers alike. Camelback Resort currently offers a 160-acre trail system for skiing and snowboarding, the largest snowtubing park in the U.S. and the Camelback Mountain Ad-

ventures tree-top park. Starting in the 1990s, and spanning different owners, the park has added features in order to expand its year-round appeal, generate additional revenue and utilize the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural surroundings for a range of seasonal activities. In 1998, Camelback owners engaged Aquatic Development Group (ADG) to help them in their quest to build the largest waterpark in Eastern Penn-

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new adventure with the grand opening of Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia in 2015 – the largest indoor waterpark and lodge in the Eastern United States. With a good deal of planning, meticulous design work and imagination, ADG helped Camelback create a true four-season resort with something for everyone to enjoy. With a focus on addressing the market needs in the area and developing the right piece of the

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teeth into, and focused on the Poconos area of Pennsylvania as the perfect spot for an indoor waterpark and lodge. Pulling on the enormous market potential of the surrounding metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia, Berry and Ellis knew that the winter and summer crowds who flocked to the Poconos would love the adventure a “first-of-its-kind” indoor waterpark would bring to the area. “A market of 35 million people within a [short] drive to the Poconos was the obvious reason to select that location,” said Ellis, also the president and CEO of ADG. “We knew a market of this size would allow us to try different things – and we wouldn’t be limited to only one or two seasons. We shopped around and found the perfect location at Camelback Mountain. With a solid infrastructure and convenient location, we knew the base at Camelback was the best location for an indoor waterpark and lodge.” Ellis and Berry brought the idea to then-managing partner of Camelback Mountain, Sam Newman. He agreed it

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Ski mountain to summer mecca “The previous owners of the mountain knew there was potential for summer activity and back in the 1980s started looking at summertime recreation at the mountain, adding an outdoor pool, small waterslides and alpine slides,” said Ellis. “On a small scale they start-

“The greatest challenge in designing attractions for a park like this is leveraging the existing infrastructure and making it accessible, while also leaving room for future growth and expansion.” – Ken Ellis, Co-Owner, Camelback Mountain and Ski Resort

ed to take advantage of what was there. But there was potential for so much more. In the early 1990s, the owners of Camelback Mountain engaged ADG to design and build a full-scale outdoor waterpark and in 1998 launched Camelbeach. The addition of Camelbeach brought an additional 350,000 visitors to Camelback – and that was just the beginning.” From 1998 to 2004, ADG worked with the Camelback ownership group to enhance and evolve the rides and features that existed already, helping with four expansions in six years. By utilizing the

ski area’s infrastructure and reworking underutilized areas of the park, ADG was able to adapt the design to incorporate existing winter features for use in the summertime without disrupting the resort. Camelbeach opened in the summer of 1998, and experienced tremendous growth in attendance with another $3-million expansion in 2011. For Camelbeach, ADG created the largest man-made waves in the Northeast at that time. “With the addition of a 7,500-squarefoot interactive play lagoon, a new 1,000-linear-foot adventure river and a

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CASE STUDY 30,000-square-foot wave pool to the existing outdoor waterpark, ADG helped Camelbeach re-launch the park and generate over 100,000 visits when it reopened for the season – a 50 percent improvement over the first year it was open,” said Berry. ADG continues to work with Camelbeach through all subsequent development and more recently have installed a double FlowRider® surfing simulator and innovative play structure and activity area, the first of its kind in the region. “This has made the park the place to be for the teenage market,” said Ellis.

Waterslides to mountainsides As part of the Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Mountain Adventures already offered an outdoor adventure park with a tree-top zip-line adventure course, Twin Zip Flyer and 1,000-foot Dual Zip Line. But the more adventure the better, so Camelback Mountain Adventures enlisted ADG’s Mountain-

side division to install a new Mountain Coaster to generate additional interest and revenue. ADG worked with Camelback to incorporate the mountain vistas and topography to design the most exhilarating ride, with the added practicality of utilizing current infrastructure and amenities. ADG designed the course for the 4,400-foot-long, steel-track Mountain Coaster to crisscross through the wooded landscape, giving everyone a thrilling, 25 mph ride down the mountain with captivating vistas of the surrounding zip lines, waterpark and ski trails. ADG added the Mountain Coaster to an area of the mountain that ensured convenience for guests – like the best placement for riders to purchase tickets, utilize restroom and locker facilities, as well as access food, beverage and retail. The ride was the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. “The greatest challenge in designing attractions for a park like this is leveraging the existing infrastructure and making it accessible, while also leav-

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ing room for future growth and expansion,” said Ellis. Camelback Mountain Adventures is once again expanding their adventure park with a new, dual racing Alpine Mountain Slide from ADG this spring. “There is always room for growth and opportunity,” said Ellis. “Even if you are a small, seasonal resort. Maybe you can add a new ride or amenity to your existing park, or leverage unused space for a whole new season. By creatively looking at staffing, infrastructure and existing area hotels and resorts, you may be able to tap into new markets and populations for growth.”

Bringing the fun indoors “We wanted to start way back in 2008, but it took until 2012 before the market and timing were right to get the project done,” said Ellis. “With everything from the snowtube park to the waterpark and ski mountain, there was not a lot of open land to work with and we had to come up with a very unique design, not only to fit on the site we had, but we also needed to allow access to the existing ski lifts, make the lodge and waterpark accessible for ski-in ski-out access and do all of this while utilizing – but not overwhelming – the current infrastructure.” “We took a close look at what Camelback already had and designed an addition without upsetting any existing winter business,” said Jim Dunn, executive vice president for ADG. “We asked questions and came up with a creative design that had never been done before.” With so many existing attractions at the park, ADG planned a unique water park design to fit with the new lodge on the current site, making it accessible to existing ski lifts and leveraged current infrastructure by linking water and electrical lines. On time and on budget, the construction on the Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia indoor waterpark began with a September 2013 groundbreaking and culminated with a grand opening in April 2015. ADG designed Aquatopia to provide a limitless environment of play and relaxation that encourages length of stay,

CASE STUDY guest satisfaction and increased on-resort usage across all four seasons. The Texlon transparent roof, also supplied by ADG, delivers natural light during the day and warmth at night – with the addition of an LED light display showcasing 1 million light combinations. ADG’s team also left room for future expansion. “In this case, we had two distinct areas linked by two high-speed lifts,” said Dunn. “We purposely left the area in between open for future enhancement so the client can get the most value and adventure out of their property. It is a balance between right now, and what they may need or want down the road.” Ellis agrees. “With a resort of this caliber, we are always looking to the future,” he said. “Projects like upgrading amenities at the base lodge, new lifts and ski experience as well as looking at both the indoor and outdoor waterparks and what we can do to keep them new and exciting.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAMELBACK RESORT.

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AtlasTrax provides automated location data on any equipment from groomers to snowmobiles. Our self-contained tracking units operate for a full season without the need for wiring, battery 555 Legget Dr., Suite 304, Tower A replacement or operator attention. Customizable reports and maps are available through Ottawa, ON K2K 2X3 smartphones and a web portal. Phone: 613-656-0725 info@atlastrax.com www.atlastrax.com • Communications Devices/Systems • Remote Communications Devices

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2O17 SNOWOPS BUYER‘S GUIDE CHS SNOWMAKERS PO Box 492 135 Charter Ranch Road Garden Valley, ID 83622 Phone: 303-818-5923 jsawin@chssnowmakers.com www.CHSsnowmakers.com

CHS Snowmakers offers Niedner Snowmaking hose, Rogers hydrants, Drift snowmaking additive, the Tube Shaper, Joka gloves, ski industry classifieds and Hot Shot Trucking across the USA.

• Snowmaking Equipment • Snowtubing Equipment

DEMACLENKO 264 NH Route 106 Gilmanton, NH 03237 Phone: 603-267-7840 sales.usa@demaclenko.com www.demaclenko.com

Demaclenko offers a full range of the products and services needed to make a powder-snow paradise of every ski area. Its products are engineered inhouse and – with the long years of experience of engineers and service team – further developed in a continuous process.

• Snowmaking Products/Additives • Snowmaking Equipment

EBERT WELDING LTD

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GROOMING EQUIPMENT:

Hwy. 65 East, PO Box 1386 New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Phone: 705-647-6896 Toll-Free: 866-476-6899 Fax: 705-647-5121 ian@ebertwelding.com www.ebertwelding.com

~ Sur-Trac drags for ALL groomer types including hydraulic tongue / pintle ~ Sur-Trac groomer remanufacturing ~ Sur-Trac BrushBar ~ SoucyTrack Distributor for Ontario ~ Pre-engineered snowmobile trail bridges

• Drags (Trail) • Brushing Equipment • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

FALLLINE 4625 Aircenter Cir. Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 800-325-5463 Fax: 775-827-6749 info@FallLine.com www.FallLine.com • Signage / Banners • Dealer - Snowmaking Equipment • Snow Trail Marking / Fencing

HANS HALL INC. 4425 South 500 West, Suite D Murray, UT 84123 Phone: 801-820-7700 Fax: 801-820-7700 andy@hallusa.net www.hans-hall.com

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

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• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Winches/Winching Accessories

Providing the highest quality groomer tracks and OEM style track replacement parts in the industry. We are continually adding and improving our products. Tiller flaps, groomer wheels and tires, winch rope, sprockets and of course the most durable belts and grousers for most any make and model groomers.

9:00 am to 5:00 pm MST

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• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

FallLine has been manufacturing and supplying high quality products to the ski industry since 1981. FallLine is the source for Track Belts, Solid Sprockets, Sprocket Recovery, Tires and Comb. In addition to our snowcat maintenance products, we offer one stop shopping for racing/event, terrain park, ski patrol, lift operations, snowmaking, and rental shop departments.

2O17 SNOWOPS BUYER‘S GUIDE HD RELAY 3688 Midway Drive San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 866-883-8717 Toll-Free: 866-883-8717 Fax: 619-639-9914 sales@hdrelay.com www.hdrelay.com • Live Mountain Cameras • Live Camera Hosting • Video Hardware and Accessories

• Snow Stake Monitoring • Weather/Measuring Instruments

JGB ENTERPRISES, INC. 115 Metropolitan Dr. Liverpool, New York 13088 Phone: 315-451-2770 Fax: 315-451-8503 www.jgbhose.com

JOHN DEERE Deere & Company World Headquarters One John Deere Place Moline, IL 61265-8098 Phone: 309-765-8000 www.johndeere.com

8850 Double Diamond Parkway Reno, NV 89521 Phone: 775-857-5000 Fax: 775-857-5010 contact@pistenbully.com www.pistenbullyusa.com

Since 1977, JGB has been a leading supplier of hoses and hose assemblies for commercial and military applications throughout the world. We provide solutions for Snow Making, Industrial, Hydraulic, Fire protection, Food, Petroleum, Oilfield, Paint Spray, Concrete Pumping, Aircraft Refueling and many other industries. Our core focus is providing high quality hoses, fittings, assemblies, adapters, accessories and kits to many markets.

John Deere is a global leader in agricultural equipment manufacturing, committed to producing superior products and supporting your operation with a world-class dealer network.

Kässbohrer is the world’s largest manufacturer of snowgrooming equipment. The 400 ParkPro 4F sets the standard in terrain park construction. SNOWsat slope and fleet management with snowdepth measurement. PistenBully 600E+ with diesel electric drive.

• Terrain Park Services & Implements • Tracksetters

LARCHMONT SNOWMAKING INC. 11 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-150-1260 larchmontengineering@yahoo.com www.larchmontsnowmaking.com

• Snowmaking Equipment • Dealer – Snowmaking Equipment

24/7 via Email

• Dealer - Tractors/Track Conversion Systems

KÄSSBOHRER ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES, INC.

• Groomer Manufacturers • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Nordic / XC Ski Implements

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Dealer – Snowmaking Equipment

• Snow Removal Equipment • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

Live mountain cams instantly generate impressionable video content for your websites, social media marketing, and brand awareness. Only HD Relay offers the best live cam streaming, timelapse, panoramic images, destination marketing and more.

• Environmental Consulting, Products & Services

Since 1950, Larchmont Snowmaking Inc. has been providing snowmaking solutions to resort industry. Contact us today to discuss a custom solution for your resort.

Monday – Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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2O17 SNOWOPS BUYER‘S GUIDE LIF-TRACK PO Box 193 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-0193 Phone: 518-461-4519 Fax: 518-463-3241 gpavlick@liftechequip.com www.liftechequip.com • Shop Equipment • Shop / Building Construction • Welding Shops and Supplies

LIF-TRACK the “All-Vehicle” snowcat lift. Service the whole fleet from ATV’s, cars and pickups to snowgrooming machines with its easily movable platform.

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

LITETRAX 1301 W 50 S Centerville, UT 84014 Phone: 435-753-8729 sales@litetrax.com www.litetrax.com

• Groomer Manufacturers • Lite Snow Groomers Manufacturer

LiteTrax is the manufacturer of SnowTrax and MuddTrax, the premier low-ground pressure snow vehicles. These compact snowcats are fully hydrostatic. They are easy to operate, transport, and maintain. The SnowTrax 1100-TD2 is powered by a 45 hp Kubota Turbo-Diesel engine and the 2000-TD2 is powered by a 74 hp Hatz Turbo-Diesel Tier-4 final engine.

Monday – Friday 5:00 am to 5:00 pm

LULICH IMPLEMENT INC. Lulich Implement is your #1 Zuidberg Track dealer 64850 Hwy 63 Mason, WI 54856 Phone: 715-746-2478 Fax: 715-746-2978 lulichim@cheqnet.net www.lulichimplement.net

Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

MGS INCORPORATED 178 Muddy Creek Church Road Denver, PA 17517 Phone: 1-800-952-4228 Fax: 717-336-0514 cmaxey@mgsmail.com www.mgsincorporated.com

• Groomer Manufacturers • Drags (Trail)

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• Drags (Trail) • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

Manufacturer of quality replacement track parts for Bombardier/Prinoth, Pisten Bully, Tucker, LMC, Lamtrac and all off road vehicles. Complete track assembly. Summer Track Available. Manufacturer of the MTN drag. Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

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750 Avoca Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 2X9 Phone: 877-MTN-SNOW (877-686-7669) cstenger@mtnequipment.com www.mtnequipment.com

MAXEY® Snow Groomers offer revolutionary designs and features such as a pivoting pan that allows the operator unsurpassed flexibility in creating the perfect trail. We offer several widths, lengths, and blade configurations to fit your trail grooming vehicle capabilities and trail grooming needs.

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

in the Tri-state area. With parts on hand and qualified service techs, we keep you moving all year long. We offer a wide range of brush cutting equipment. Check out the Dubie Brush Cutter, cab extentions for New Holland Tractors, Cab Brush guards, 3 Point hitch, pintol hitches. Lulich Implement handles tire chains, many different styles to choose from.

2O17 SNOWOPS BUYER‘S GUIDE PRINOTH LLC 2746 Seeber Drive, Bldg B Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: 970-242-7150 Fax: 970-241-6722 dave.hunter@prinoth.com www.prinoth.com

• Equipment Attachments • Groomer Manufacturers

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Winches / Winching Accessories

SOUCY TRACK 5450 St-Roch St. Drummondville, QC J2B 6W3 Phone: 877-474-6665 soucy.track@soucy-group.com www.soucy-track.com

PRINOTH is the world’s leading snow groomer manufacturer offering a wide range of products for alpine, cross-country ski areas and snowmobile trail maintenance. PRINOTH’s line-up also includes parkdedicated products specifically designed to build the ultimate terrain park and snow-cross features. PRINOTH’s products are backed by a network of service technicians and complete parts support.

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm CST

We design and manufacture track systems that represent the most versatile grooming option. As effective as a dedicated groomer, our track systems don’t require any tractor modification and enable you to do a wide range of work on your trails. With our ingenious four-track system, your tractor will get the traction, flotation,and comfort you need for grooming your trails.

• Track Conversion Kits

TECHNOALPIN USA INC. 8465 Concord Center Drive Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 720-895-2342 Fax: 720-895-0100 robin.smith@technoalpin.com www.technoalpin.com

World’s largest manufacturer and supplier of snowmaking equipment. Everything in snowmaking from pipes, pads, to pumps. Full line of fan guns and a/w stick guns.

Denver hours 7am to 5pm

• Snowmaking Equipment

24 hour global service hotline

THE SHOP INDUSTRIAL INC. The Shop Industrial is the manufacturer of the 112 Fielding Road Lively ON P3Y 1L5 Phone: 705-682-1522 Toll-Free: 800-663-3724 Fax: 705-682-1221 TSI@theshopindustrial.com www.theshopindustrial.com • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service • Drags (Trail)

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Nordic/XC Ski Implements • Snow Groomer Distributer

Mogul Master – the finest trailer groomer you can buy. We are proud to announce our expanded partnership with Prinoth and the New Husky to the USA.

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tree Wise Designs builds Treehouses, Yurts and TREE WISE DESIGNS / GERONIMO CONSTRUCTION other high-end Glamour Camping structures. We Phone: 218-481-8733 info@treewisedesigns.com www.treewisedesigns.com Phone: 218-865-0266 info@geronimoconstruction.us www.geronimoconstruction.us • Shop/Building Construction • Terrain Park Services & Implements

• Custom Snow Park & Feature Designs

also provide custom design and installation services. Geronimo Construction designs and builds worldclass Canopy Tours and Zip lines.

8am-6pm Central time

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2O17 SNOWOPS BUYER‘S GUIDE TUBE SHAPER 144 Gatewood Ct McGaheysville, VI 22840 Phone: 540-820-8849 coreybradburn@comcast.net www.tubeshaper.com

Tube Shaper is an implement that attaches to a grooming vehicles to form tubing lanes for snow tubing. It is a simple drag implement with no moving parts. It make two lanes in the width of a grooming vehicle. It is a simple, easy and fast to use implement.

• Equipment Attachments

TUCKER SNO-CAT CORPORATION 2872 S. Pacific Hwy Medford, OR 97501 Phone: 541-779-3731 Fax: 541-779-3735 john@sno-cat.com www.sno-cat.com • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service

• On Snow Vehicle Sales (New & Used)

TUNDRA TRAIL TECHNOLOGIES LLC 5581 Hwy 2. Hermantown, MN 55810 Phone: 218-348-0610 info@tundratrailtech.com www.tundratrailtech.com • Trail Drags • Equipment Attachments • Lite Snow Groomer Manufacturer

• Nordic/XC Ski Implements • Tracksetters

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation has been the leader in snow machine engineering and development since inception. Family inventors since the 1920’s, our proven history confirms you can trust a Tucker Sno-Cat® vehicle to deliver quality that is made in the USA. Nothing, we repeat, NOTHING compares to the performance and durability of a Tucker Sno-Cat® vehicle.

Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Tundra Trail Technologies sells personal trail grooming equipment for private and commercial applications. We specialize in drags designed for use behind snowmobiles, tracked ATVs, and UTVs.

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

ULTRA-TECH™ LIGHTING, LLC Manufacturers of Snow-Bright™ magnetic PO Box 566 Closter, NJ 07624-0566 Phone: 201-784-1233 Toll-Free: 800-336-1818 Fax: 201-784-0854 info@ultratechlighting.com www.ultratechlighting.com

Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

ZUIDBERG NORTH AMERICA 3105 Capital Way, Suite 1 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: 844-791-4674 Fax: 800-851-6536 ryan@zuidbergna.com www.zuidbergna.com

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• Snow Removal Equipment • Track Conversion Kits

As a leader in both Track Conversion Kits, and Front 3 Point Hitches and PTO’s, Zuidberg is the perfect partner for your #forwardthinking snow grooming Tractor needs.

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• Snow Venue Lighting

• Brushing Equipment / Summer Utility • Equipment Attachments

induction lighting that saves up to 85% in operating electricity and 600% in maintenance over high pressure sodium and metal halide. Better than LED. For all snow venue lighting, Snow-Bright™ is the answer.

The 49th Annual

International Snowmobile Congress June 7 – 10, 2017

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Man. Hosted by Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc.

The 49th Annual International Snowmobile Congress is the premier event for the organized international snowmobiling community. This year in Winnipeg, be part of developing strategies with respect to the environment, conservation, access, education and accountability of the $30-billion North American snowmobiling industry. ISC 2017 also promises fun, entertainment, good food, exceptional lodging and a unique “off-site” experience while facilitating important dialogue. Don’t miss it!

For more information and to register online, visit

www.snowmobilers.org/isc

INDUSTRY NEWS

In the Snow OFFICIAL SNOW GROOMER

PRINOTH is the official partner at the FIS World Cup Who said ‘’just being there is enough?” For International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Finals athletes and the event’s official grooming partner, PRINOTH, “all or nothing’’ was the only acceptable mantra. For the first time in 20 years, the FIS World Cup Finals took place in Aspen, Colo. and PRINOTH committed to providing the very best slope conditions. The LEITWOLF, NEW BISON and NEW HUSKY with passenger transport cabin were all onsite to fulfill PRINOTH’s promise of performance: The cleanest and most efficient slope preparation. As Audi’s FIS World Cup Finals was not just any event, the hosts in Colorado needed to be sure that slopes were perfect all the time. After all, each second counts for athletes on the slopes. With this efficient and proficient team of snow groomers, it’s no wonder that the PRINOTH fleet played a decisive role in the results.

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PistenBully teams up with SPT for X Games The X Games, owned and orchestrated by sports broadcaster ESPN, is an invitation-only event meant to showcase the world’s best ski, snowboard, snow bike ( for the first time) and snowmobile athletes in snow action sports. Skiers and snowboarders compete in Big Air, Slopestyle and Superpipe events.

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Snowmobilers and snow bikers contend in Best Trick, Freestyle, SnoCross, SnoCross Adaptive and Snow Bike Racing. The 2017 X Games, hosted by Buttermilk Resort in Aspen, Colo., took place January 26 to 29. Snowpark Technologies (SPT), the designer and builder of the X Games, teamed up with PistenBully for the event. The functionality, power and durability of the PistenBully equipment used for the event build allowed for SPT to finish the project ahead of schedule. The PistenBully ParkPro and the PistenBully Snowbucket attachment were just two tools that proved especially useful during the build. The ParkPro SwitchBlade² “auto straight blade” and backblading teeth in combination with the increased action radius of the blade motion were key to shaping the snow features. The SwitchBlade² also allowed for quick and efficient movement of jibs, snow making guns, boxes and equipment. The PistenBully Snowbucket attachment aided SPT’s movement of an estimated 12 million cubic feet of snow for the event. Overall, SPT was extremely pleased with how PistenBully performed throughout the rigorous event build. SPT went so far as to claim that it was the smoothest event build in their 20 years of X Games.

SUR-TRAC drag available for OEMstyle groomers Ebert Welding’s popular SUR-TRAC drag is now available for OEM style groomers. Versions with pintle hitch and hydraulic front lift tongue still incorporate a hydraulically controlled hinged rear pan. For more information, contact ian@ebertwelding.com

AN AFFORDABLE SOLUTION TO YOUR GROOMING NEEDS New to LiteTrax – The SnowTrax commercial series 1500 and 2000 models provide the comfort and flexibility of a large grooming vehicle as well as agility that is second to none. • Compact – 78” wide x 92” long x 84” high • Low ground pressure – .55 PSI • Powerful – 45HP Kubota Turbo Diesel (1500) and 74 HP Hatz Turbo Diesel (2000) • Comfortable – Our new 2017 models feature a roomy 68” heated hard cab • Reliable – Direct Drive Hydrostatic Transmission with no chains or sprockets • Functional – High visibility doors and windows • Versatile – 2 or 4 person models. 12-way blade and many other accessories available • Affordable – a fraction of the price of a full-size snow grooming vehicle

MuddTrax Phone: 1-435-753-TRAX (8729) | Email: Sales@LiteTrax.com www.litetrax.com | 1301 W. 50 S. Centerville, UT 84014

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