if it comes again...Nasa has stated that we are in the belt where droughts will remain constant for the next 30 years.Things will be changing climate wise.Warmer winters(summer like) and areas in the world that never really get snow ,will be an annual event for them.Sled manufacturers don't care..they will just move their plants and build sleds over there...as long as they keep selling sleds or it will all be over for the industry.I think with the price of goods now,demand slowing down and prices going up..some of these builders may be in trouble in the near future...bad economy will dictate ...people will rather put food on the table then running their sleds with $10 00 gallon plus gas.I would say if snow keeps getting less and less in areas where it is known to be bountiful and gas keeps climbing..sledding will not be an important part of life for most people.Still got to pay your Bills first..disposable income will drop.