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Deb Smith

Canadian freelance travel writer, content creator, photographer.

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January 2026  |  Vol. 13  |  No. 1

Cover of SnowOps Magazine, January 2026

Cover Story

Keystone Poised to Make History
Colorado resort the first venue to ever host NBS in back-to-back years

Features

Looking at the Big Picture
Translating high-performance ski training into a high-performing ski resort
Grooming After Dark
How extended operating hours change grooming cycles, equipment use and next-day surface quality
Beyond the Slopes
How after-hours programs are driving real results at ski resorts
Looking at the Big Picture

Translating high-performance ski training into a high-performing ski resort [Online soon!] 

Articles

Digital Boost for Food and Beverage Services in Ski Resorts
Digitizing hospitality in winter resorts is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity
Amplifying Collision Prevention
A shared mission brings safety to the forefront of winter sports
Turning Risk Into Numbers
With Oari, operators can predict accidents before they happen
Illuminating Snow
Vista Ridge All Season Park in Alberta is upgrading its ski slope lighting with an innovative system based on magnetic induction technology. Here’s why.
Inside North America’s Largest Snow Storage Project

Digitizing hospitality in winter resorts is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity [Online soon!] 

Creating Careers in the Ski Industry

The Pipeline Project’s aim is to address workforce development gaps for the next generation of workers [Online soon!] 

Embedded Safety

Twiceme brings digital emergency technology into winter apparel [Online soon!] 

NSP’s Mental Resilience Initiative

In partnership with the Cody St. John Foundation and Responder Alliance, the program provides stress awareness and resilience training tailored specifically to ski patrol environments [Online soon!] 

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