European innovations on American mountains: The Big Sky experience
Over the past decade, Big Sky Resort has invested twice its original projection into modernization, adding 20 cutting-edge lifts. In an SI interview, President and COO Troy Nedved explains why the American market had to adapt to European technologies, which innovations are capturing the interest of the US market, and the current trends driving the development of American ski resorts.
The A-Basin Formula: The Move from Vail to Alterra and Solving the Crowding Crisis
At NSAA 2026, SI spoke with A-Basin President and COO, Alan Henceroth, about the transformation of one of Colorado’s most distinctive ski resorts – from tackling overcrowding with a $20 parking reservation system to joining Alterra and investing in its future – and what the European and American ski industries can learn from each other.
The corporate antidote: How Indy Pass Rethinks “Bigger Is Better” in Skiing
In an interview with SI at NSAA 2026, Indy Pass founder Doug Fish explains what the typical Indy Pass holder looks like, the strategy behind their unique two-day limit model, their upcoming expansion plans into Europe, and how climate uncertainty has driven last-minute bookings across the industry.
Stuttgart drops one cable car route but searches for alternatives
The cable car project between Vaihingen station and the Eiermann site in the German city of Stuttgart has been shelved after a feasibility study found the route to be economically unviable. However, the city has not abandoned the idea altogether.
PistenBully: New SmartCut Tiller
At the end of the day, guests see only one thing: a perfect slope. For those responsible for the slopes, however, it‘s the journey that counts – efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technology must be just as important as the result. This is exactly where the new SmartCut groomer comes in.
Bonn cable car project: Updated budget and timeline
The cable car in Bonn is planned to become part of the public transport network starting in 2032. Recent months have brought significant developments to the project: the route has been optimized, and the cost-benefit index has been recalculated. So, what exactly has changed?