The Business of Snowmaking Video, Snow Science

15th November 2012 | Tim Shisler, Photo/Video Editor

Snowmakers walk out to check on one of the guns.

Copyright: Vail Resorts

Ever wonder how much it costs to cover an acre with artificial snow? How about why some resorts have more snow guns than others? The business of snowmaking is messy and, unless six key factors are met, a wild failure. So how does it all work? We sent meteorologist Joel Gratz to find out. He didn't disappoint. Enjoy.

 

SEE EPISODE 1 - HOW RESORTS MAKE SNOW HERE

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