Snow's good. As in- the snowfall has been good, great, and even historic, throughout the West. As in- the snow is good for business.

For skiers and snowboarders the early season accumulations are blanketing ski areas with a feeling of euphoria; especially after so many years of drought in a number of regions. For business owners there is a sense of relief. After two recession-winters nothing (short of global financial reform and sky-rocketing consumer confidence) is more important to a ski area business owner than...