What is SnowVolution?

The SnowVolution machine is a snow covered rotating planar disc up to 300 metres in diameter, inclined at 25 degrees, divided into 4 to 6 concentric rings each 15-30 metres wide.

The rings rotate independently in either direction at tangential speeds of up to 15 metres/per second. Adjacent rings rotate in the same direction, and with a separating static or stationary ring, the remaining rings rotate in the opposite direction. Skiers and snowboarders are spread across the whole width of the disc giving high levels of utilisation.

The 50 metre diameter centre island provides access to the slope and services including hotels, other leisure or commercial structures.

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