The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1964

July 2013

2917 reads   10 UNDER 30 SAM’s anticipated list of the top industry young guns. READ MORE TEACHING, NATURALLY Terrain-based teaching is changing the way some resorts are converting newcomers into lifelong enthusiasts. WHAT RENTERS WANT From self-service boot selection…

 

  • 10 UNDER 30

    SAM’s anticipated list of the top industry young guns.

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  • TEACHING, NATURALLY

    Terrain-based teaching is changing the way some resorts are converting newcomers into lifelong enthusiasts.

  • WHAT RENTERS WANT

    From self-service boot selection to reformatted shops, see how these resorts have successfully upped their rental game.

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  • DEVIL ON THE MOUNTAIN

    Does the old sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll still have selling power? Yes and no.

  • CLIMB ANY MOUNTAIN

    A Nevada base-area community needed to get its population to the slopes and found a solution in a unique transportation system

  • CONSTRUCTION SITE

    Guests can look forward to new places to rest and eat this coming season.

  • IDEA FILES

    A painted building, a stop gate, and a chair-lifting mechanism are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.

  • ON THE ROAD

    Cutter’s Camp West, May 2013… NSAA National Show, May 2013… Interalpin, April 2013… LMS, April, 2013

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    VISITS REBOUND… BONNIER GETS OUT OF WINTER SPORTS… CALIFORNIA SENATE OKAYS SAFETY BILL… RETAIL SALES REACHED $3.4 BILLION… NEW FOREST SERVICE AD POLICY RELEASED… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS

  • THE EVOLUTION OF MEDIA

    The days of simply sending out press releases are gone.

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  • ECO TIP :: WASTE LESS WATER

    Using less water is as good for the environment as it is for your bottom line.

  • MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY, THE N.Y. WAY

    See how the state of New York is being proactive about lift safety.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    In this month€™s Mountain Spy, we mark an unfortunate first: two epic fails. With summer operations growing in popularity, it pays to make sure the folks answering the phones are as good as your winter best. Or perhaps these were your winter best and they need some time off!

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  • BLUE PAGES

    VAIL GOES ALL IN AT CANYONS… GOING WILD AT LAKE LOUISE… FOREST SERVICE WINDFALL IN ASPEN… SNOW SUMMIT EXPLORES POSSIBLE SALE… CANADIEN CONS… SHORTSWINGS

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