Behind the Scenes at Big Snow: North America's Only Indoor Ski Slope

The Science of Indoor Snowmaking

• 💡 Big Snow is the only indoor ski slope in North America, offering a winter adventure year-round.
• 🛠️ The facility utilizes a 100% automated snowmaking system that mimics natural snowfall using high-pressurized air and water sprayed through specialized snow guns.
• ✅ There are no chemical additives used in the snowmaking process; it's purely water and air.

Maintaining the Winter Environment

• ❄️ To keep the slope operational 365 days a year, Big Snow maintains a temperature of about 28-29°F (approx. -2°C) during operation.
• 🥶 For snowmaking, the temperature is lowered to 22-23°F (approx. -5°C) each night.
• 🧊 This cold environment is achieved using two 250-ton chillers that cool the floor and 12 recirculating coolers in the air, similar to an ice skating rink's system.

The Guest Experience

• 🏂 Visitors can enjoy activities like skiing and snowboarding on the indoor slope.
• 🚲 The video highlights the use of snow bikes for a unique riding experience.
• 😄 The goal is to replicate the emotions and experiences of outdoor winter sports within an indoor setting.