Recreation Planning

Capital Suggestions


Ski Area Management January 2022

Capital investments are a critical aspect of master planning for any resort – and the amount of data that can inform these decisions has dramatically risen in the last 10 years. So where does one begin?

SE Group has been guiding ski areas and resorts through capital planning since its inception in 1958. And in this article for Ski Area Management, CEO Kent Sharp joins a panel of experts to talk about growth and maintenance capital in this ever-changing environment.

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Unpack Your Assumptions


Ski Area Management November 2021

COVID has forced a broad rethinking of resort operations, the guest experience, and the use of space. In this article for Ski Area Management, Carolyn McShea and Claire Humber examine the operational assumptions that COVID disproved – and how resorts can continue to turn last year’s challenges into this year’s opportunities.

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Lift-Served Mountain Biking


NSAA Journal  Summer 2021

SE Group’s  Patrick Olstad and Drew Pollck-Bruce co-authored an article about the potential for lift-served mountain biking growth opportunities at ski areas and mountain resorts. Their findings are based on the insights and trends identified in a national survey of current riders and guests.

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Montpelier Elementary School Playground


Advocate, Vermont Recreation and Parks Association Newsletter Summer 2020

SE Group’s Tom Hand and Drew Pollak-Bruce provide insight to the recently completed Montpelier Union Elementary School Playground project, and how the new design achieves key upgrades to the school facilities and grounds while providing education and play opportunities for students and the community at large.

 

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SE Group Presenting at the 2019 Northern New England APA Conference


Mark Kane, APA ASLA and Ellie Wachtel are presenting at this year’s NNECAPA Annual Conference at Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. “The Town Forest Planning Toolkit: Supporting recreation planning in small towns” will focus on the planning process undertaken by 10 Town Forests in Vermont to develop action-based forest recreation plans.

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SE Group Hosts the Rail Trail Roundup


SE Group’s Recreation Planning team is working in partnership with The Path Less Pedaled on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Wayfinding, Marketing and Branding Project.

Watch a video created by The Path Less Pedaled of the recent Rail Trail Roundup, which takes a behind the scenes look at the planning and public engagement process.

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SE Group Projects Receive 2019 Vermont Public Places Awards


The Vermont Town Forest Recreation Planning project and the Underwood Park Master Plan have both been recognized with Vermont Public Places Awards.

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Uncover the Magic of Your Park


Adventure Park Insider | Winter 2019

SE Group Landscape Architect Adam Portz writes about how the outdoor environment of adventure parks can enhance the guest experience beyond adrenaline, challenge, and thrill.

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Bogus Basin Opens New Summer Operations


Bogus Basin recently opened for its first full Summer Season, offering new attractions including a mountain coaster, tubing hill and trampoline. SE Group worked with Bogus Basin to complete a Strategic Master Plan that identified the establishment of new summer activities.

Click here for a story featured on Boise’s local news channel KTVB.