RRC Associates recently completed a survey for Wood River Valley indicating that a larger percentage of local residents are noting declines in quality of life more so than the part-time residents. Visit Sun Valley commissioned…
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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)…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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RRC presents potential solutions to mitigate overcrowding issues at Quandary Peak and nearby trails
With increased crowding and congestion becoming a more common problem at Colorado trailheads, Quandary Peak in Summit County is no exception. Quandary Peak is one of the more accessible and easier fourteen-thousand foot mountains in…
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Tourists excited, anxious about 2021 summertime travel
Many Americans are looking forward to traveling again this summer, with several new research studies pointing to a high level of interest in hitting the road. Upwards of 90% of American travelers already have at…
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Its not the right time
In an earlier chapter of my life, I started the Ben & Jerry’s store on Pearl Street and owned it for eight years. After a few years away from downtown, I came back and served…