RRC Associates research for National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicate Colorado’s independent ski areas 2021-22 season is among the best seasons ever. Skiers and visitors are enjoying value and smaller crowds at Colorado’s independent resorts….
Summer Snapshot: Historical Trends in Year-Round Ops
Summer Snapshot: Historical Trends in Year-Round Ops By Kara Snawder, Data Analyst, RRC Associates IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE SKI AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ENHANCEMENT ACT granted ski areas operating under a United States Forest Service (USFS)…
Ski industry in Montana perseveres despite challenges
Work from RRC Associates results show the 2020-21 winter ski season was the 5th busiest on record nationally and amassed 59 million total skiers and snowboarders. Interest in skiing and snowboarding was also evident in…
RRC Associates and Economic & Planning Systems partner on short-term rental research for Vail
RRC Associates and Economic & Planning Systems recently completed a study on the impact of short-term rentals in the Vail Valley. Some highlighted findings include: There are 7,359 total residential units in town. Of those,…
RRC’s Director of Consulting, Dave Belin, contributes to new book “Mountain Resort Marketing and Management”
Armelle Solehac has published a new book, “Mountain Resort Marketing and Management”, with contributions from RRC’s Director of Consulting, Dave Belin, among others. The book focuses on the keys to better understanding the functioning and…
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases 2020 economic impact of outdoor recreation
New data released by the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) illustrates the economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2020. This report provides insights on the effect of the pandemic on the outdoor recreation market….
RRC research fueled successful parking program at Quandary Peak
RRC Associates worked with a group of stakeholders earlier this year to evaluate visitor use and parking management issues at Quandary Peak in Summit County, Colorado. Shortly after completion of the project, a parking reservation…
Outdoor dining after coronavirus
At their meeting next week, City Council will discuss whether expanded outdoor dining should continue or be phased out when the current emergency order expires on Oct. 31. Let’s start with some background. As the…
A balanced approach to parking
There has been a lot of discussion this last month at City Council and the Transportation Advisory Board about parking fees and policies in Boulder. Most of the debate centers on how much prices should…
U.S ski areas enjoy one of the busiest seasons ever
RRC’s research into the ski industry during the 2020-2021 season showed impressive results. This season was one of the busiest seasons ever with people feeling a need to get outdoors during the pandemic. Overall NSAA…