"The East Village side features 155 fan guns and 1,040 stick guns fed by 80 miles of pipe in the ground. At peak output, the team has pushed nearly 20,000 gallons of water per minute across the mountain."
"A key design decision Bear pushed for was connecting the new air pipes with the legacy Deer Valley system, allowing the team to share compressed air in both directions between Silver Lake and the East Village."
"About 90% of the new fan guns are fully automated and remotely controlled, allowing a crew of roughly 20 people per shift to manage over 300 guns at once."
Deer Valley Resort's East Village snowmaking expansion includes 155 fan guns and 1,040 stick guns, utilizing 80 miles of underground piping. The system can output nearly 20,000 gallons of water per minute, with seasonal usage nearing 300 million gallons. A crucial design feature connects new air pipes with the legacy system, enhancing flexibility during cold weather. Approximately 90% of the fan guns are automated, allowing a small crew to manage over 300 guns, resulting in frequent terrain openings throughout the season.
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