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LIFT CONSTRUCTION 2012 A BIG SURPRISE
Uphill transportation at ski areas dodged a big bullet.
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A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
Winter resorts have upped their accountability in the climate change arena. Is it enough?
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WATER GAMES
As summer business continues to grow, here’s a look at affordable water play options.
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SLOPESTYLE AT SOCHI
Will the Olympics change the face of slopestyle competitions?
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WAS LAST YEAR REALLY SO BAD?
Overcoming an off season is not so bad if you account for it in the first place.
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IAPPA EXPO 2012
There’s a world of year-round recreation options for mountain resorts.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
Snowmaking was the name of the game this summer.
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IDEA FILES
Pre-poured concrete, customer services ideas, and the 2012 Idea File winner are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.
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SPEAK OUT :: MEDIA AND CLIMATE CHANGE
When it comes to climate change, the media has not been helpful. Publisher Jennifer Rowan calls for mountain resorts to respond.
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ON THE ROAD
BEWI Luncheon, November 2012… IAPPA, November 2012… Burton HQ, November 2012… Okemo, VT, December 2012
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
WISP SOLD… PEAK BUYS ANOTHER AREA… KSL BUYS 24% OF WHISTLER… UTAH PLANS OLYMPIC BID… POWDER MTN. SOLD… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS
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SKIERS, RIDERS ARE OPTIMISTS
A little early-season snow is all it takes to tap the pent-up demand from last winter.
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UNDER PRESSURE
Special care is needed when dealing with hydraulic hoses on grooming vehicles.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
With the industry focus squarely on families, in this Mountain Spy, Liz Eren played Mom (we mean, decision-maker) and called around to see what this potential family trip had for her. As always, you just cant put a price on good customer service, no matter how many options youve got.
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INJURY NEWS: NO TREND IS A GOOD TREND
Injury rates for skiers and riders continue a slow decline, and some anticipated spikes have failed to materialize.
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PURCHASE POWER
The purchasing department can be a great ally in the effort to go green, but only if its given direction and support for the effort.
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ECO TIP :: BETALED LIGHTS
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BLUE PAGES
VAIL SHAKES UP THE RESORT BUSINESS AGAIN… GIVE NEW RIDERS A BRAKE… LEAVING WHISTLER, INTRAWEST HAS NEW LIFE… WELCH GOES DIRECTLY TO PARALLEL… MOMS, TRAVEL, AND FOOD… WERE FROM ORDA AND WERE HERE TO HELP… SHORTSWINGS
