Article on snowmaking at Maine's ski resorts, noting that snowmaking technology

Authors

Jeff Clark

Source

Down East

Date

12-1-1996

Pages

54-57

Abstract

Article on snowmaking at Maine's ski resorts, noting that snowmaking technology and equipment developed at Sunday River are now in use at ski areas around the world. High-tech snowmaking involves computer-controlled snow guns that can be precisely calibrated to produce anything from fine powder to a heavy base. Sunday River ski owner Leslie B. Otten credits serious snowmaking for much of his success. Greg Sweetser of Ski Maine, a Portland-based industry association, said Maine skiing brings in $120 million to $150 million each winter in direct sales, and employs about 4,000 people.

Subjects

Skis and skiing, Snowmaking, Sunday River ski area Newry, Otten, Leslie B

Recommended Citation

Clark, Jeff, "Article on snowmaking at Maine's ski resorts, noting that snowmaking technology" (1996). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 2257.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/2257