A new study by RRC Associates and Inntopia for the Western Mountain Resort Alliance found that short-term rentals (STRs) in Summit County (in Colorado) generate significant economic contributions and are unlikely to contribute to a…
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Striking at Balance Between Progressivism and Public safety in Boulder
By Sean Maher, CEO Last summer, I wrote a column about the increasing crime and dangerous behavior on Pearl Street and throughout Boulder. Fast forward nine months, and things have not improved. If anything, they…
U.S ski areas enjoy one of the busiest seasons ever
RRC’s research into the ski industry during the 2020-2021 season showed impressive results. This season was one of the busiest seasons ever with people feeling a need to get outdoors during the pandemic. Overall NSAA…
RRC presents potential solutions to mitigate overcrowding issues at Quandary Peak and nearby trails
With increased crowding and congestion becoming a more common problem at Colorado trailheads, Quandary Peak in Summit County is no exception. Quandary Peak is one of the more accessible and easier fourteen-thousand foot mountains in…
Boulder’s Last Frontier
Posted by The Daily Camera By Sean Maher, CEO As Boulder has grown up over the last 30+ years, most parts of the city have become well defined with “personalities” that will not change dramatically…
COVID-19’s Impacts on Boulder
Posted in The Daily Camera By SEAN MAHER | December 21, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Here we are in the homestretch of the holiday season. Most of us will celebrate in 2020 very differently than…
Aspen Snowmass Arts & Culture Impact Study
RRC Associates, in collaboration with University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business, worked to summarize the economic impacts of arts and culture in Aspen Snowmass during the 2019 calendar year. This study summarizes the…
Complete destinations: Not Just Skiing
By Dave Belin, RRC Associates Brought to you by the Summit Daily and The Insights Collective Successful towns and cities all over the world strive to improve the quality of life for residents, which in turn…
RRC Associates on CCTV
Watch Nate Fristoe from RRC Associates on CCTV America discussing snowboarding and the challenges of continuing to be relevant to the current generation of riders….