Aspen One Pilot Program Uses Insulated Blankets to Preserve Snow

Aspen One conducted an experiment using insulated blankets from Snow Secure to cover piles of snow from last winter. The pilot proved successful, with 85% of the snow volume remaining intact despite the state's hottest summer on record. By preserving the prior season’s snow, the company plans to expand the program to bolster early season snowmaking in future years.

The technology aims to provide more confidence and predictability regarding resort conditions while reducing the energy and water resources required for early season snowmaking. This effort is part of a broader search for solutions to insulate ski resorts from a warming climate, which some studies predict could shorten the ski season in Colorado.