F all is upon us and the snow isn't far away.
Most ski areas are in the process of closing for the summer and are busily getting ready for winter.
The fall season is when most of our licensees have their Annual Licensing Inspections. These inspections are when the inspector reviews the mechanical and electrical operations of the tramways, as well as the maintenance records. The intent is to be sure that the tramways are mechanically ready for operation when the snow arrives in sufficient quantities to allow skiing. The licensees respond with license applications and when the fees are paid and the tramways are inspected, the tramways are issued a license for operation. At that point, everyone waits for the snow to arrive and the winter season to begin.