Services for Ski Resorts

Utah’s ski resorts face unique challenges: lift lines overgrown with vegetation, avalanche hazards in high terrain, and forests stressed by pests and die-off. Alpine Forestry delivers large-scale solutions to keep resorts safe, compliant, and operating smoothly all season.

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Mountain Operations & Safety

Lift Line Clearing & Maintenance — Safe, efficient vegetation clearing under lift lines and around resort infrastructure to maintain compliance and visibility.
Fuels Reduction & Fire Mitigation — Thinning, brush removal, and fuels management across skiable terrain to prevent wildfire spread.
Defensible Space & Structure Protection — Creating buffer zones around lodges, maintenance areas, and key facilities.
Trail & Access Route Maintenance — Clearing and maintaining trails, roads, and ski runs for operational safety.
Hazard Tree Removal — Removing unstable trees that threaten guests, lifts, or trails.

Avalanche Risk & Snow Safety

Avalanche Hazard Assessments — Terrain analysis, risk modeling, and avalanche mapping for ski areas and mountain corridors.
Forest-Avalanche Interaction Studies — Evaluating tree line management to balance slope safety and forest health.
Operational Avalanche Atlases — Comprehensive maps and reports to support resort safety planning.
Potential Release Area Delineation — Identifying zones of likely avalanche initiation using advanced modeling tools.
Multi-Hazard Land Management — Integrated wildfire and avalanche risk strategies across resort property.

Forest Health & Land Management

Forest Management & Restoration — Sustainable tree thinning, pest management, and reforestation for healthier mountain ecosystems.
Prescribed Fire & Pile Burning — Controlled, low-intensity burning to reduce fuel buildup and restore forest health.
Erosion & Slope Stabilization — Protecting trails and slopes from degradation after mitigation or heavy snowfall.

Technical & Mapping Services

Aerial Drone Surveys — High-resolution imagery for operational planning, compliance, and progress tracking.
GIS Mapping & Data Analysis — Advanced mapping for terrain management, hazard visualization, and environmental monitoring.
Risk Documentation & Compliance Reports — Professional reports and maps for resort safety records, insurance, and regulatory agencies.

Emergency & Operational Support

Equipment Operations — Tracked chippers and specialized forestry machinery for steep, hard-to-access terrain.
Storm Damage Cleanup — Rapid response for downed trees and debris following severe weather.

Common Concerns

Overgrown lift lines creating safety and compliance issues.
Avalanche risks threatening ski areas and guests.
Large-scale land management needs across thousands of acres.
Balancing safety with guest experience.

Our Approach

Lift Line Clearing: Safe, efficient maintenance for lift corridors.
Avalanche Hazard Assessments: Terrain analysis, risk modeling, hazard mapping.
Prescribed Fire & Fuels Reduction: Cost-effective wildfire prevention.
GIS & Aerial Mapping: High-tech tools for large-scale land planning.
Sustainable Land Management: Healthy forests that enhance resort appeal.