January 2021 | Vol. 8 | No. 1
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Winch Maintenance
Tips to keep this important tool –
used to shape alpine ski slopes, snow
parks and trails – in tip-top shape
80 Years of
Winter Fun in Utah
Called one of Utah’s ‘best kept
secrets,’ Snowbasin Resort is
celebrating 80 years of history
and family fun in the majestic
Ogden Valley
Online Snow
Grooming School
Prinoth has beefed up its training
program for snow groomer
operators and mechanics with
a new e-learning component
CONTENTS
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Let it Snow
with SnöFlake
Offering superb performance and
trouble-free operation, SnöFlake is
an innovative, all-weather solution
for snowmaking needs
UV Sanitization
Using light to disinfect surfaces is
gaining ground at North American
ski resorts
Risky Business
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing
added attention to risk management
plans of ski areas and resorts
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Extending a
Helping Hand
The Washburn Trail Runners
Snowmobile Club takes pride
in doing the very best for
snowmobile enthusiasts and
the community it resides in
Editor’s Message
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Calendar of Events
2021 SnowOps
Equipment
Comparison Guide
Industry News
Feature Story On the Cover
Departments Articles
COVER PHOTO:
PRINOTH
ABOVE PHOTOS (LEFT TO RIGHT):
PRINOTH
BRAD PETERSON
PRINOTH
BACKGROUND:
VIOLIN/123RF
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