Скачать или смотреть Inside Modern Snowmaking: TechnoAlpin CEO Taylor Ogilvie on the Future of Snow & Sustainability

How does snowmaking really work—and why is it more important than ever? In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, Craig sits down with Taylor Ogilvie, CEO of TechnoAlpin USA, the global leader in automated snowmaking. From the evolution of snow guns to artificial intelligence, water conservation, and what “responsible snowmaking” looks like today, this conversation dives deep into the technical heartbeat of every ski resort.

Taylor shares:

His unexpected path from Vail and Beaver Creek to running TechnoAlpin USA

The science behind air, water, humidity, and the magic “28° wet-bulb”

Why today’s machine-made snow is better than most people think

How automation and AI are driving huge efficiency gains

What snowmakers actually do (and why it's one of the toughest jobs in the industry)

The truth about water use, conservation, and snowmaking’s environmental footprint

How resorts can use snowmaking systems for firefighting and energy generation

The future of snowmaking and grooming—and what skiers should appreciate every December

If you’ve ever skied past a roaring snow gun and wondered what’s going on behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

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00:00:00
Introduction to Snowmaking
00:03:00
Taylor Ogilvie's Skiing Journey
00:06:00
Evolution of Snowmaking Technology
00:09:00
Automation and Efficiency in Snowmaking
00:12:00
TechnoAlpin's Global Impact
00:15:00
Challenges in Water Usage and Conservation
00:18:00
Future of Snowmaking: AI and Automation