An article on the ski resort business at Tahoe graced the front page of The Chronicle today. The author highlights the changes that are reflecting a new awareness of a long term drying trend across the West. Resort operators are diversifying: adjacent attractions to draw more guests, alternatives to skiing such as trekking, ATV tours, and trail camping w/ guided groups.
Along with this focus are expensive installations of advanced technology snow making machines. These new machines can produce amazing amounts of powder as soon as the temps are low enough: 0/32 degeesF.
With continued investments, hotel operators and owners are gearing up for change. One unknown is the attitude of the federal government-US Forest Service. Permits are required for any changes to the use permit. This is a cause for concern, especially in light of past requests for permit alteration.
The mayor is closely watching all developments because the situation in Tahoma will reflect any and all local commercial operations.
Stay tuned.
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