""The one thing we have on our side that's a game-changer is SNOWsat, which is basically sonar with lidar mapping of our mountain," Cherry said over the phone. "So they'll fly a plane over our mountain, map it for us, and then upload it onto their system and create layers.""
""It's like sculpting, but in accordance with nature and on a very large scale with very large machinery," Cherry explained, referring to the snow farming process used at Mammoth."
Mammoth Mountain extends its ski season longer than most resorts, maintaining operations until late May. Scott Cherry oversees the maintenance of ski trails and terrain parks, employing techniques like snow farming to manage snow effectively. The resort utilizes advanced technology, including SNOWsat, which employs lidar mapping to provide precise snow depth information to snowcat operators. This technology allows for efficient snow management, ensuring optimal conditions for skiers even as the season approaches its end.
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