Along with the impoundment, the resort also can turn to a smaller, stream-fed retention pond. He said the resort uses between 110 million and 130 million gallons of water for snowmaking during a typical season. After a snowless winter that dropped sales 25 percent, Goddard said that the resort enjoyed a robust summer season. In addition, Goddard said that the wake of the slow winter season he challenged the staff to achieve efficiencies and reduce expenses. "The weather helped," Goddard said of the long dry summer, but he also suggested that the stronger economy boosted confidence and encouraged spending.

Source: Daily Sun October 19, 2016 07:07 UTC