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Climate Change
energy. Panelists included representatives from several
resorts that have been part of the program—Jiminy Peak, Martin Griff
MA; Killington/Pico, VT; ORDA (the Olympic Regional
Development Authority), NY; Sugarbush, VT; and
Efficiency Vermont.
Efficiency Vermont’s John McMurry said there are a
lot of reasons why he likes working with ski areas. “We’ve
done some amazing things in the Northeast in regard to
snowmaking, resulting in the most advanced systems in LESS WAITING.
the country,” he said. Newer snowmaking guns have led
to tremendous energy savings, he added.
Skiing, riding, and snowshoeing were also on the agenda,
providing opportunities to network or even try a new winter Northeast Winter Weather Summit participants David Zuckerman (left), MORE REVENUE.
Vermont’s lieutenant governor, and Steven Glazier (right), a meteorologist
sport. Tim Lavigne, the weekend meteorologist for Fox 61 with the WeatherNation network.
in Connecticut, admitted he had not tried snowsports in
20 years but was up for the challenge. The event organizers he was happy they could be in Vermont to enjoy all the
outfitted him in snowboard gear/apparel, and a private incredible opportunities the state has to offer. (One mete-
instructor got him sliding down the hill in no time. orologist tweeted: “Vermont Lt. Governor talking to us at
He later tweeted: “What a great time @StrattonResort #NEWeatherSummit about how important winter activity
with @BradFieldWx, @JoeMurgo, @SteveGlazier at the can be for the state and individuals @StrattonMountain.”)
#NEWeatherSummit. Learned so much and had a lot “The educational role you play helping people
of fun. Great to see and make friends.” understand day-to-day weather has an impact on skiing,”
Vermont Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman— Zuckerman told the group, encouraging meteorologists
who tried snowshoeing for the first time—told the group to be educators on how to tell people to dress for weather.
It’s important to dress properly to be able to recreate
outside and benefit from the health aspects of outdoor
UNIFORMS Michael Pierson briefly spoke to the audience about the
activities, he added.
Mountain Travel Symposium managing director

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Tim Barhorst, MountainGuard’s assistant vice president,
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Museum, Ski Area Management, and the Cross Country
Ski Areas Association.
Adding to the community spirit, several brands gave
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Dion Snowshoes, Erik Sports, Anti-Freeze Tape, The North
web: MountainUniforms.com Face, Team O’Neil Rally School, Glerups, Cabot Cheese,
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