An introduction to the design and layout of a ski resort's base and mountain zones. Planning for indoor and outdoor space allocation is studied. The balancing of skier capacity to lift, trail capacity, and other support facilities is studied. Geologic, hydrologic, economic, environmental factors and other pertinent topics to resort development are also considered.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel
A course designed to give the student an insight into the US ski industry, past, present, and future. Topics include: US ski industry history and growth; market surveys; types of resort ownership; management, its functions and organization; ski industry organizations such as, NSAA and MSAA. Guest lecturers are utilized as resource persons.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel