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. “We have had crews on the mountain most of the week preparing for this day. It’s been a flurry of activity here, from Ski Patrol getting the slopes ready to delivery of food for the … [Read more...] about Arizona Skiers Rejoicing
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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 snow in the fall. There will be about 232 jobs created during construction. FBN: How will snowmaking extend the skiing season at Arizona Snowbowl? Murray: Extending the … [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 issues. Arizona Snowbowl is planning snowmaking operations at the resort near Flagstaff using reclaimed wastewater. Snowbowl officials told Flagstaff Business News that plans are in … [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 business income more consistent, as op- posed to the up and down depending on snowfall,” said Wolfenberger. “Five or six years ago, they had 40 feet up there and 182,000 visitors with 139 … [Read more...] about Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking
Council Rejects Fresh Water Option for Snowmaking
The Flagstaff City Council has decided to move forward with plans to sell reclaimed water to the Arizona Snowbowl. The council decided against selling drinking water to the ski resort, a move that would have facilitated plans for snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks, by expediting construction of a pipeline. Snowmaking at Snowbowl has been challenged in court in a lawsuit which made it to the U.S. Supreme Court; that body denied the tribes' appeal, giving the green light to … [Read more...] about Council Rejects Fresh Water Option for Snowmaking
City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
Flagstaff City Council is set to vote on the sale of water for Arizona Snowbowl's snowmaking plan August 30th. Early last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Coconino National Forest released the permit authorizing the Arizona Snowbowl to move forward with upgrade plans. In late July, Flagstaff's Water Commission voted to recommend the sale of water to Snowbowl. Now, the Flagstaff City Council will decide which step is next for the city and whether reclaimed water or potable … [Read more...] about City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
Dining Secrets of Snowbowl
Many of us in Flagstaff are skiers or snowboarders and enjoy getting up to Arizona Snowbowl to get in some runs once in awhile. But did you know what goes on there so that you can get some nourishment into your body and a frosty beer now and then? I spoke with Dave Smith, Snowbowl’s director of sales and marketing, and Greg Klause, executive chef, about the numbers and facts about dining at Snowbowl. Approximately 3,000 meals are served per day at Snowbowl. This number can vary … [Read more...] about Dining Secrets of Snowbowl
Courage Required for Opening Your Own Business
Wendell and Jennifer Johnson were the epitome of corporate Americans. Theyboth worked in the Phoenix area as engineers. After some time, they left thosepositions and started their energy consulting firm, where he remained for severalyears. However, they eventually needed another change; they were tired of the Valley andthe rat race. They owned a cabin in Flagstaff and often came here to hike and relax in theoutdoors. "It was obvious I could do … [Read more...] about Courage Required for Opening Your Own Business