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James Careless

Freelance writer/content creator

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September 2026  |  Vol. 13  |  No. 3

Cover of SnowOps Sept 2026

Cover Story

What’s Old Will Be New Again
Nova Scotia ski hill turns to snow farming as a result of changing climate

Features

Beyond Night Skiing
How ski areas can expand revenues, reduce congestion, strengthen community partnerships and create new educational opportunities after dark
A Cut Above
ISHOF announces the Class of 2026
Beyond Night Skiing

How ski areas can expand revenues, reduce congestion, strengthen community partnerships and create new educational opportunities after dark – Online Sept 22

Articles

From a Lone Tow Rope To Bi-State Operation
Heavenly Mountain Resort’s 70 years of progress
A Getaway for Every Season

Club Med expands operations to Canada – Online Sept 29

Deadly Incident Puts Focus on Lift Safety

Training, communication and respect are vital to this critical role – Online Oct 1

Making Connections

CCSAA’s annual conference all about developing relationships – Online Oct 6

Ski Area Management at Gogebic Community College

More than five decades training the leaders of industry with hands-on, practical experience – Online Oct 8

Stronger Teams Make Safer Hills

First phase of inaugural mental readiness and wellness training a success – Online Oct 13

Robotics Take Aim at Avalanche Risk

Drone Amplified’s MONTIS system is showing how uncrewed aircraft could help modernize avalanche mitigation while keeping crews farther from danger – Online Oct 15

A Snow-Packed Patchwork

How VARDA keeps Valemount’s backcountry running on day fees, aging sponsorships and grants that were never meant to cover the basics – Online Oct 20

Revenue-Boosting Summer Events

Whistler Blackcomb has built a strong reputation on not just its winter activities, but a full slate of events during the summer months – Online Oct 22

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