Construction is expected to begin this month along a segment of Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516), as crews clear trees and build the snowmaking infrastructure for the ski resort. More than six miles of water pipeline needs to be installed so the reclaimed water can be transported up the … [Read more...] about Construction Beginning Along Snowbowl Road
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AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) announced that the Arizona Snowbowl has won the prestigious "Best Overall Safety Award" for ski areas across the nation with less than 250,000 skier visits. This is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. Additionally, Snowbowl participated … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
Successful Season for Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl is closed for the ski season which lasted into April. There were 102 ski days and 266 inches of snow. During the recent closing ceremonies at the resort near Flagstaff, skiers and snowboarders celebrated the long season. “It has turned out to be a surprise season. We have … [Read more...] about Successful Season for Arizona Snowbowl
Snow Storm Update
The President's Day weekend storm brought a lot of snow to Northern Arizona, closing highways and I-17 and causing dozens of slide offs and other accidents. The ski resort, Arizona Snowbowl, is reporting 42 inches of new snow. Amounts in other areas vary. One Flagstaff location measured 12 … [Read more...] about Snow Storm Update
Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
While Arizona Snowbowl north of Flagstaff is reporting between 33-48 new inches of the white stuff with more expected this weekend, the Flagstaff Nordic Center has also received plenty of snow. The Nordic Center's Tim Allen tells FBN they have enough snow to keep skiing at the resort viable through … [Read more...] about Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
Next Steps for Construction at Arizona Snowbowl
After a decade of planning and years of being on hold, Arizona Snowbowl is moving forward with snowmaking. On Dec. 1, the Federal District Court ruled that the U.S. Forest Service adequately considered the safety of reclaimed water in regards to snowmaking at the ski area. Flagstaff Business News … [Read more...] about Next Steps for Construction at Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Skiers Rejoicing
Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff opened today, on Christmas, after this week's snowfall created good conditions. “The snow came in very wet and heavy; the ideal snow for establishing a base”, states Dave Smith, Snowbowl’s Director of Sales & Marketing. … [Read more...] about Arizona Skiers Rejoicing
Next Steps for Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff Business News recently spoke with Arizona Snowbowl Manager, J.R. Murray. FBN: What is the next step for Arizona Snowbowl? Murray: Start construction (of the pipeline and snowmaking infrastructure) in the spring of 2011 and we would begin making … [Read more...] about Next Steps for Arizona Snowbowl
Legal Victory for Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl has won yet another legal battle, although the Save the Peaks Coalition is promising to appeal today's decision. Judge Mary H. Murguia ruled against the plaintiffs, who were claiming the final environmental impact statement by the U.S. Forest Service ignored health … [Read more...] about Legal Victory for Arizona Snowbowl
Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking
It is high time to get snowmaking underway at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. That’s the opinion of 20-year Flagstaff resident, Allan Wolfenberger. As manager for Flagstaff Quickstop, he sells supplies to customers on their way to the slopes. “I think that snowmaking would make local … [Read more...] about Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking