20 Winter Lodge and Ski Resort Assets to Inspect with a CMM

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Winter Lodging and Ski ResortMaintenance

Let it Snow

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he Christmas-New Year break is over andnow it is time for many to get down to some

serious skiing. If the rst week of Januarywas any indication, then the next 2 months shouldsee plenty of snow and cold weather, perfect for skiresorts and winter lodges.

The coming snows should be good news for ski re-sort and lodge owners as they try to recover from aslow season in 2011. On the other hand, unless theyhave kept the premises in good condition utilizinga CMMS system, the increase in revenues could beoffset by unplanned maintenance and repairs.

When Maintenance Has Not BeenPerformed

In a nutshell, when maintenance of assets in harshweather environments has been delayed or neglec-ted, Mother Nature begins an accelerated attackon the working condition and longevity of assets.

Metal, plastic and wood components are subject torepeated freezing and thawing. This constant ex-pansion and contraction of parts produces microfractures that will grow and eventually cause the

part to fail.

In addition, when snow melts the water producedacts as an accelerator for corrosion. Left unattended,corrosion can cause asset failure, increasing liabilityas well as capital budget demands.

20 Winter Lodge and Ski Resort Assets to

Inspect with a CMMS

Hopefully, last years soft revenue did not keep lodge

owners from cutting back on preventive mainte-nance but if it did, ski resorts and lodges can stillperform inspections to ensure safe and protableoperations.

Below is a list of 20 winter lodge and ski resort assetsthat should be inspected before, during and afterthe winter season. In some cases the assets shouldalso be inspected during the off season to ensuremaintenance can be performed before guests arrive.

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1. Ski lifts: Inoperable ski lifts equals no reve-nue for lift passes. Constantly broken downski lifts will have guests going to a neigh-boring mountain. Check the entire line forcorrosion, lubrication and for structuraldefects.

2. Furnaces: Includes wood stoves, replacesand assets designed to heat lodges. Chim-neys should be inspected for soot build up,fuel lines should be scheduled for cleaning.

3. Emergency paths, fre trails: Mountainrescues are common, trails should be keptopen to expedite emergency operations.

4. Avalanche barriers: Annual inspection ofavalanche barriers should be done. Everyyear snow build up causes a few minorand at least one major avalanche. Barriersshould be sturdy and structurally sound.

5. Ski/snowboarding runs: Daily inspectionsof ski runs should be conducted to check forbare patches, debris and other obstructionsthat could cause an accident. Inspections

can determine if maintenance on snow pro-ducing assets are required.

6. Hotel rooms: As with all hotels, guest roomsshould be clean, free of odors and pests. Allroom HVAC and vents should be inspected.Filters should be changed as scheduled by asystem.

7. Boilers, chillers: Hot water is a must butit is also very energy consuming. Boilersshould be inspected for cracks, faulty valvesand cleaned of any soot build up as this can

signicantly lower energy eciency as wellas increase the amount of downtime theunit has.

8. Safety/emergency equipment: Snowmobiles, snow shovels, snow blowers, icehammers, re extinguishers, emergencyexits should be inspected to make sure theyare where they are supposed to be and alsoin working order.

9. Hot tubs: Hot tubs are now common placein ski resorts and winter lodges. These as-sets should be inspected to ensure their safeoperation as well as making maintenance isperformed to make sure they are as energyecient as possible.

10. Roofs: Heavy snow buildup on roofsmay look pretty but it poses a danger to theoccupants under it. Roofs must be kept clearof any signicant snow buildup. Lodge pre-mises should also be inspected for ice damsand roof leaks. Inspections of roofs shouldbe performed daily.

11. Plumbing: Freezing temperatures cause

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pipes to freeze and burst. A burst pipe cancause hundreds of thousands of dollars indamages. Pipes and lines should be insula-ted, All valves need regular inspections.

12. Snow makers: Snow makers are usedto enhance conditions during drier spellsand also for patching worn or barren spotson trails. Keeping them operable is easierwhen maintenance is scheduled with a

CMMS program.13. Snow removal equipment and de-icing

equipment: A Snowicane like the one thatrecently dumped 18 feet on Cordova, Alaskacan easily overwhelm a lodging facilitythat is unprepared. Inspections will ensureall equipment is available and in workingorder.

14. Kitchens: Kitchens are one of the mostenergy intensive asset areas. Broilers,ovens, freezers may need to have fuel lines

inspected, grease lines cleaned, refrigerantschecked and energy usage monitored.15. Commercial dryers: Wet clothes after a

day or night of skiing will need to be dried.Guests may attempt drying near replaces,furnaces or make use of the facilities clothesdryers. Lint collectors should be scheduledfor constant inspections.

16. Lighting (night skiing): Many resortsoffer night time skiing. Lighting on all trailsshould be checked to minimize danger andpotential liability.

17. Generators: Heavy snow and ice arecommon causes of power failures. Backupgenerators should have adequate inspec-tions and preventive maintenance to ensuretheir operation in case of emergency.

18. Ski rental shacks: Sometimes the smal-ler buildings create the highest risk. Sepa-rate ski rental buildings or other buildingsshould be safely maintained.

19. Common areas: Top of runs, benches,bars, lobbies etc. should be inspected for

loose railings, broken parts and generallyfree of hazards.

20. Air handlers: Warm air is a requirementfor all wintertime resort areas. Heat distri-bution systems should be kept clear of airobstructions. The most common method isscheduling regular preventive maintenancesuch as changing air lters which can clogairways.

The list above only touches on the thousands ofski lodge assets that require periodic inspections.Keeping track of all assets to ensure safety and ope-rational eciency is best done withlodging CMMS.

CMMS programs help resort maintenance mana-gement to always know where their assets are andthe condition they are in.

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