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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, October 10-12, 2018 The Park Record B-7 Aspen Skico says it’s better prepared for low snow after paltry last winter Snowmaking and fencing adjustments among measures SCOTT CONDON The Aspen Times ASPEN, Colo. – Aspen Skiing Co. officials are hoping for bountiful snow this winter, but they’re employing some oldschool techniques at Snowmass Ski Area in case they have to deal with dry conditions again. Skico crews are using temporary and permanent snow fences to try to capture and harvest more early-season snow and not lose it to wind scouring, according to Susan Cross, who is taking over as Snowmass mountain manager at the end of the year. Skico also hired a larger trails crew this summer to remove vegetation and rocks from the ski runs — a practice that used to be commonplace. Finally, the Snowmass snowmaking system was expanded in strategic ways to expand the skiable terrain during lean conditions, according to Cross. At a recent informal briefing with interested Snowmass Village residents and visitors, Cross called the endeavors “the behind-the-scenes projects” that few observers realized were undertaken. “Brushing, mowing and rock-picking — we went back to old school,” Cross said. There were willows that were 3-, 4- and 5-feet tall on ski trails that weren’t covered by the early season snow last season. They limited what could be opened. So Skico added personnel this year and they removed willows and other brush on the Elk Camp and Big Burn areas. “Believe me, it wasn’t easy work in the heat of the summer walking up and down trails, mowing them by hand,” Cross said. Crews also used machinery to clear brush on the Bearclaw and Campground trails and now they’re working on Long Shot. “I think you’ll see when we get a little bit of snow early in the season we’ll be able to open more terrain just because of taking care of the 4-foot willows and the tall grasses that were out there,” Cross said. The trails crew also removed rocks from the trails on the Big Burn and threw them into tree wells and off to the sides. Snowcat drivers were credited with saving the season last winter by working wonders with the limited snow available. This year, Skico hopes to provide them with more snow. “Last season the four mountain managers were tasked with a trial period of where could we place temporary fencing to capture any of the snow we were getting (because) we were losing it to wind at the top of the mountain,” Cross said. Skico hired snow expert Hal Hartman Jr. as a consultant to help assess their plan at Snowmass. He suggested adjustments that Skico is putting in place this year. Three, 200-foot temporary snow fences were installed this summer at the top of the Elk Camp Chairlift in an area known as Dead Horse Park, toward the Bear Bottom and Gunner’s View trails. “We’re trying to capture early-season snow there and harvest that and make a better guest experience off the top of Elk Camp,” Cross said. “We will remove that fencing prior to opening.” “More exciting” is installation of 250 feet of permanent fence at the top of the High Alooh pine chairlift, she said. An expanded snowmaking system also will help ensure better conditions this season at 1990 28 2018 Snowmass. High temperatures 2018 limited snowmaking at the start of last season. “We’re looking forward this Committed To season to seeing if we have a poor snow season again, how are we going to make this work for our guests?” Cross said. Skico added about 1 mile of snowmaking line along Adams Avenue, which will allow early season access to the Alpine Springs chairlift and access DEDICATED TO PARK CITY FOR 28 YEARS back to the mall. Skico also put in new pumps that use 40 percent less ener(435) 649-8322 gy and create 30 percent more theteam@parkcitytitle.com capacity in snow production. “And there’s no impact to the 1670 Bonanza Drive • Park Record Building water that we drain from Snowmass Creek,” Cross said. A contractor also is replacing aging snowmaking water lines on Fanny Hill. Leaks were detected last season in the 20-year-old system. Cross noted that Skico is awaiting U.S. Forest Service approval to add snowmaking Introducing... on the Lodgepole and Lunkerville trails, which will create the first snowmaking off the Alpine Springs area. That will likely be in the works next summer. 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Volunteers can work at The Hope Alliance’s Park City office, Monday through Saturday, during office hours. For more information, please call 435-333-3334 or email info@thehopealliance.org. Jeremy Ranch Elementary Jeremy Ranch Elementary School is looking for Volunteer Reading Mentors for this fall 2018. You pair with a student and read with them 30 minutes a week for the entire school year. No teaching experience necessary; simple instruction is provided. Our mentors love this experience and often say they get far more out of their mentorship than their students. Contact Barbara at 801699-5158 for more information. Kimball Art Center The Kimball Art Center seeks dedicated volunteers in a variety of areas at its largest fundraiser of the year, the 49th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival on Historic Main Street Friday, Aug. 3 – Sunday, Aug. 5. Volunteers will have the chance to give back to the community while enjoying an environment of art, cuisine and music. For more information about available positions, responsibilities and benefits, please visit our website at ParkCityKimballArtsFestival.org/volunteer or contact volunteers@kimballartcenter.org. Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ Ready to make a difference in the lives of local students? The Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ is looking for a few interested (and interesting) adult volunteers to support students in grades 2-12 with homework at our quirky, free after-school tutoring program. Hours are flexible. Tutoring happens Mon-Thurs after school until 5pm at 435 Swede Alley. Learn more by calling Stacey at 435-655-8252 or emailing ssayers@parkcityinstitute.org. Orientation and training required. Join us in this fun and fulfilling work. Find us on Facebook. The Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ is a project of the Park City Institute. National Ability Center The National Ability Center is seeking volunteers for the Summit Challenge, Utah’s largest ride for cyclists of all abilities, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 27. The Summit Challenge is a fully supported road ride of 16, 52 or 102 miles through the scenic mountains and valleys of Summit and Wasatch counties. To sign up, visit: SummitChallenge100.org/volunteer. Volunteers interested in cycling, bike maintenance, archery, water sports, climbing and more are always needed, Mondays-Saturdays. Email volunteer@discovernac.org to get started. Nuzzles & Co. Nuzzles & Co. is looking for volunteers to help furry friends waiting for adoption. This local nonprofit needs people to walk dogs, socialize with the animals, and assist with pet care and cleanup. Shifts are available at the Tanger Outlets adoption center from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Rescue & Rehab Ranch from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Nuzzles & Co. at 649-5441 or visit nuzzlesandco.org. Park City Medical Center Park City Medical Center needs volunteers 14 to 114 years old who want to work in a welcoming environment, stay busy with a variety of tasks, and have fun on the job. If you’d like to put your talents and skills to good use and help out a valuable community resource, please contact the volunteer manager at lisa.graham@ imail.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/ volunteers Deer Creek TITLE INSURANCE, INC. Confidence to close! MICHELLE HUGGINS 4 35 . 6 59. 4 4 07 D M I C H E L L E H U G G I N S @ H OT M A I L .CO M |