Engineering Complete Snowmaking Systems for Resorts Worldwide
50+ Years of Experience
Since 1974, SMI has helped ski resorts around the world design and build dependable snowmaking systems engineered for long-term performance in demanding mountain conditions.
Snow Solutions For Every Condition
We develop fully integrated systems that include traditional snowmaking, advanced automation, control software, all-weather snowmaking, and snow storage.
Master Planning to Installation
Our team partners with resorts from early system planning through engineering, construction, and ongoing operational support.
Your partner on the mountain, every seasonAt SMI, our goal has always been the success of the resorts we work with. Hear directly from mountain operators about what it's like working with our team.
A Team Built Around the Success of Our Customers
At SMI, snowmaking is more than equipment — it’s partnerships. Our team works closely with ski resorts to understand their mountains, operations, and future goals. We view snowmaking as a 30+ year investment and develop solutions to support it.
From engineers and technicians to project managers and support staff, every member of the SMI team plays a role in helping our customers succeed.
Most of our team has over 20 years of experience in the ski and snowmaking industries. Since the 1970s, we have evolved alongside the industry, gaining a deep understanding of its changes. We know what it takes to create a successful snowmaking system and are committed to developing innovative solutions.
50+ Years of Snowmaking Innovation:
SMI Timeline by Decade
1974: 1st Product, Snowstream
1976: 1st SnowNews
1977: Snow Stream on Boom
1977: Boyne Snowmaker
1970s - The Beginning
1982: Highlander Snowmaker
1984: Snowmaking at the Sarajevo Olympic Games
1988: Snowmaking at the Calgary Olympic Games
1980s - Early Expansion
1991: Silent Storm
1994: Standard PoleCat Carriage
1995: Standard Wizzard
1996: PoleCat Conversions
1997: Kid Wizzard
1998: Super Wizzard
1998: First SAM Ad
1990s - Product Innovation
2000: Super PoleCat
2001: SmartSnow
2001: Automatic Hydrant
2002: Snowmaking at the Salt Lake Olympic Games
2006: Kid PoleCat
2007: Carriage Lift Tower
2009: Silent PoleCat
2009: Swing Arm Mount
2000s - Technology & Automation
2010: Snowmaking at the Vancouver Olympic Games
2011: Viking V2 and Kid SnowTowers
2011: Axis Snowtower
2012: Puma
2013: Delta and Omni Mounts
2014: SMI 40th Anniversary
2014: Snowmaking at the Sochi Olympic Games
2015: Super Puma Released
2015: Onboard Booster Pump Released
2016: FreedomX Launched
2018: Grizzly Released
2018: Snowmaking at the PyeongChang Olympic Games
2019: Updated Super and Standard PoleCat to be more efficient and have more flow steps
2010s - Major Growth
2020: Newest Indoor Snowmaker
2021: Grizzly NT Released
2022: Latitude 90 All-Weather Snowmaking Launch
2022: Snowmaking at the Beijing Olympic Games
2023: 6-step Grizzly and NT Released
2024: SmartSnow7 Released
2024: Access Tower Released
2024: 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025: Many updates to existing product lines for better efficiency and easier operation
2025: Bullesye Stick Released
2020s - 50 Years & Continued Innovation
