CHS Snowmakers

05/29/2026

Check out this video of the Turbocristal Sauron lance snowmaker from 2008. Mobile lanes were not common back in the day. This machine went to Colorado Mountain College for their ski area management program. We installed a booster pump on this carriage and it ran for several years.

This is the Sauron Snowmaker from Turbocristal on a wheeled carriag...

05/27/2026

Big news for the CHS Classifieds.

For the first time, we have a brand-new, large mountain snowmaking pump station listed.

Have you been looking at upgrading your current pump station or expanding snowmaking capacity at your mountain?

This complete system includes four pumps, each rated at 1,000 GPM at over 800 PSI, giving you a total flow rate of 4,000 GPM.

Even better, there is no lead time. This pump station is built and ready to go.

Buy today. Ship tomorrow. Install the next day.

This is a serious pump station for a serious snowmaking system, and a rare opportunity through the CHS Classifieds.

Additional photos, pump curves and other documentation available. Email us at [email protected]

Brand New 4-Pump Booster Pump Station Brand new complete booster pump station, built and ready to go. This is a Torrent 4-pump prefabricated vertical turbine wet well pump station with VFD pressure control on each pump. Each pump is rated at: 1,000 GPM at 1,673’ TDH / 803 PSIPlus 875’ / 379 PSI ...

05/20/2026

All set and ready for the RMLA trade show this evening.

Hear it here first! CHS Snowmakers has partnered with Garage, a nationwide marketplace for surplus vehicles and equipment. We first connected with them a few years ago when they launched for the fire service. They will help power the CHS Classifieds Auction experience, modernizing online auctions for the ski industry while driving increased returns for sellers.

Anything related to the ski industry can be suctioned on our website.

The auction will run for one month starting July 6th and running until August 6th. All auctions will end on the same day. Unlike the high fees of other sites, there will only be a 13% sellers fee. No buyers fee, bank transfer fees (typically minimal) not included. A 3% credit card fee for purchases under $1000. Payments over $1000 must be paid by a bank transfer.

More details soon.

05/20/2026

Could this be a different use for the Chairlift Water Tender?

Swing by the CHS Snowmakers booth today at RMLA and check out the Chairlift Water Tenders.

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/vermonts-highest-pond-stocked-with-trout-by-chairlift/

05/19/2026

The RMLA Welcome Event at the Leitner-Poma, Skytrac, and HKD facility was AWESOME! There were so many people in attendance, and the facility was amazing. May 18th

The next 2.5 days of RMLA will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. This event has outgrown its long-running location in Grand Junction.

I will have a full tote of Chairlift Water Tenders at my booth, displaying the simplicity they bring to lift load testing. Swing by and let’s chat.

Jason Sawin
CHS Snowmakers

05/16/2026

It is tradeshow season.
Catch up with me at the following shows and check out the Chairlift Water Tender system.

Jason Sawin
303.818.5923
[email protected]

RMLA - May 18 - 21, Salt Lake City

LMOE (California show) - June 2 - 4, Reno, NV

ISAA - Tamarack Resort (in our backyard) - June 8 -10

MSAA - Boyne Mountain, MI August 16 - 18

Industry leading source for ski resort equipment, including used snow cats, used ski lifts, snowmaking, year-round surfaces, used equipment.

04/24/2026

An interesting study out of Austria about snowmakings climate impact.

https://snowbrains.com/snowmaking-carbon-footprint/

04/21/2026

Good morning from Bend, Oregon.

The PNSAA Mountain Works trade show starts this morning. More photos and a live video tonight.

Swing the CHS Snowmakers booth to talk shop if you are attending.

I will be attending additional shows including RMLA, the Intermountain show and possibly the LMOA California show.

Have a great day all you snow snakes.

Jason

03/26/2026

CHS Snowmakers - March 2026 Update and Classifieds -
Links to each ad included with the photos. https://mailchi.mp/c8bc30f2f94b/chs2025fallupdate-9317219

03/25/2026

Aerial photos of ski areas have been popping up on social media. This one of Steamboat shows the incredible work of the snowmakers and groomers that made this season possible.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18Ch8y1fzX/

03/21/2026

Are you planning for summer ops or do you need to add another activity, here is a deal for you.
Motivated seller, they just cut the price in half from $200,000 to $100,000. Originally this was over $300,000 new.

The manufacturer will provide support to relocate this tower.

March 2026 - price cut in half KristallTurm KT-7 Adventure Tower - Price Drop from $290,000 to $200,000 Features: Three levels 36 elements Observation deck Kids' course at ground level Up to 50-person capacity Operate with two to three staff Interchangeable, customizable elements About this tower: T...