Santa Fe, N.M. – September 24, 2026 -- Snow Secure's insulated mats retained 85% of stored snow volume through a full Colorado summer, according to drone measurements taken by Aspen Snowmass management on August 31, 2026, at the resort's Buttermilk and Snowmass locations.
Aspen Snowmass tested Colorado's first deployment of the European snow-storage system
Snow was covered under the insulated mats in April 2026, marking the first-ever Colorado deployment of Snow Secure's patented technology. Continuous temperature monitoring ran from April 30 through August 31, tracking how the insulation performed against seasonal heat and sun exposure.
Surface temperatures beneath the mats stayed near freezing despite summer heat above
The temperature sensor on top of the mats averaged 61.8°F (16.5°C) over the monitoring period and peaked at 118°F (47.8°C) in direct Colorado sun. Directly beneath the insulation, at the snow surface, the average temperature held at just 33.6°F (0.9°C), according to Snow Secure's monitoring data.
Aspen Snowmass links the pilot to water and energy savings on early-season snowmaking
Aspen Snowmass said covering existing snowpack through summer allows the resort to reduce reliance on early-season snowmaking, conserving water and energy while improving conditions from opening day. The resort stated it will continue monitoring results to determine how to scale the technology across its mountains.
Snow Secure CEO ties insulation performance to resort scheduling control
Antti Lauslahti, CEO of Snow Secure, said resorts cannot control autumn weather, but snow storage combined with effective insulation and an integrated rain cover gives them another lever to determine when snow becomes available for the season.
More than ten North American resorts have adopted the system in two seasons
Snow Secure has completed over 150 installations worldwide and was named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025. In North America, the company distributes its system through partner SMI Snow Makers for new ski resort projects.