slgwv's photos with the keyword: ski

Used when Nature doesn't come thru! ;) Nearly all ski resorts in our area have them. Even when there's good snow coverage, they're often used to boost the snowpack in high-traffic areas. The unit consists of an industrial-strength fan surrounded by a ring of tiny spray nozzles. The idea is that the water droplets freeze instantly on hitting the air--so obviously air temperatures have to be below freezing for the contraption to work! Looking NNE from the Mt. Rose Ski area, Nevada. Reno, Nevada is out in the valley beyond.

Lakeview lift at Mt. Rose Ski Area, outside Reno, Nevada.

From Sunrise Bowl at Mt. Rose Ski Area. The settlement in the valley at left is New Washoe City, where I live.

Mt. Rose Ski Area, Reno, Nevada, USA. This is the east side, the so-called "Slide Bowl", which was a separate resort up until (IIRC) the late 80s. The big lake in the valley below is Washoe Lake.

From top of Outlaw run, Mt. Rose Ski Area.

From Upper Silver Dollar run, Mt. Rose Ski Area, Nevada, USA. New Washoe City, where I live, is out in the valley on the left side.

From off Upper Ramsay's in the Mt. Rose Ski Area. Nevada USA. The skylined mountains are in California. The highway visible at the right is Nevada route 431.

Another view from Ridge Run at the Diamond Peak ski area. Incline Village, Nevada, USA. The snow coverage was patchy that year--note the bare spot just ahead. The prominent peninsula in the middle distance is Stateline Point--it marks the California state line.

From top of Sunrise Bowl at Mt. Rose Ski Area.