QVN has snowmaking here is what our volunteer-based club does:

• Over a 48 hour snowmaking period

• 36 hours of snowmaking run time

• Using about 350,000 gallons of water

• Over 200 hours of volunteer time in those two days (Share among about 10 volunteers)

• Costs

• $25,000+ in infrastructure (new pipes, hydrants and trail development) this year

• $30,000+ on grooming equipment (SnowCat)

• Existing infrastructure - $50,000+ in snow guns, hoses, pump, air compressor, shipping container, ...

• Hundreds of volunteer hours to install and build

• Annual $5,000 budget for operations (diesel, rentals, power,..)

The best way to support snowmaking and our club is to buy a membership!