ss20
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1970s- Snowmaking is at most mountains
1980s- Wide slopes are being cut instead of narrow trails
1990s- Snowboarding becomes mainstream; high-speed lifts are at most resorts; slopeside lodging and resort "villages" are becoming more common
2000s- Most resorts now have terrain parks; high-tech snowmaking
2010s- Tree skiing is being expanded and "boundary to boundary" policies are being introduced; Backcountry and sidecounry are growing; the modern fan gun becomes a common sight; off-hill winter and summer activites
What's next?
Disclaimer: This is meant to be a fun off-season thread.
1980s- Wide slopes are being cut instead of narrow trails
1990s- Snowboarding becomes mainstream; high-speed lifts are at most resorts; slopeside lodging and resort "villages" are becoming more common
2000s- Most resorts now have terrain parks; high-tech snowmaking
2010s- Tree skiing is being expanded and "boundary to boundary" policies are being introduced; Backcountry and sidecounry are growing; the modern fan gun becomes a common sight; off-hill winter and summer activites
What's next?
Disclaimer: This is meant to be a fun off-season thread.