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LIFTS 2011–EVERYONE WINS
With new lifts in every region, sliders of every type are benefitting from a strong year in lift construction across North America.
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WHAT WE’VE GOT HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE
With a little face time and dialogue (and a lot of beer) the vehicle maintenance guys can get along with the operators…really.
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A SEVEN-YEAR ITCH
Stevens Pass is making its mark on the downhill bike park scene after years of brainstorming and research.
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The folks at Gunstock were eager to get into year-round operations, but knew enough to do their homework before they dove in.
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ROCKING THE RENTAL WORLD
Areas are actually making rental shops a positive part of the guest experience.
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MAKING MORE FROM LESS
It’s no secret that small ski areas are vital to the overall growth in the mountain resort industry. Here is how three are having a big impact.
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CHANGE IS IN THE WIND
The Forest Service is looking at allowing wind power on its lands.
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GOING UP
Believe it or not, there are guests out there who would rather hoof it up your mountain than ride a fancy lift. Keeping them safe is another matter.
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LOOKING BEYOND WINTER
Managers seek advice and insights at SAM’s Summer Ops Camp.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
There was a lot of building activity at ski resorts last summer.
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HOW’S YOUR APP-ETITE?
Mobile apps are moving from novelty to necessity.
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IDEA FILES
Durable maze signs and a windproof heater vent are the latest solutions to come from resorts. Plus, we reprise the Best Idea from 2011.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
Mountain Spy Liz Eren goes back to one of our basic questions, and perhaps an area’s most important phone call to field…
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GENAURA/SAM MAGAZINE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
In fall 2011, executives and managers from almost 100 ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada responded to a survey about their use of several important technologies/services, including social media networks, microblogging services, and resort apps, which their ski resorts employ for promotional and communications purposes.
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ON THE ROAD
SAM Summer Ops Camp, October 2011… BEWI’s Boston Expo, November 2011… SAM on vacation.
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BLUE PAGES
THE RESORT PHOTOGRAPHY REVOLUTION… SKIING IN OUTER SPACE… TERRAIN PARKS TO DOMINATE ASTM MEETING… USTPC SUSPENDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM… LET’S TOAST A GUINNESS RECORD… NEW QUAD AT GULMARG MAY TOP BRECK’S… WINTER REVIVALS… DOUBLE DUTY.
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SPEAK OUT — MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITY
Summer opportunities.
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INDUSTRY REPORT
PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPO… CNL BUYS STEVENS PASS… NSAA FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH IMBA… OBITUARY… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS.
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ECO-TIP: CLEANER SLEDS, CLEANER AIR
Two- versus four-stroke snowmobiles.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE :: TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING A FAMILY BUSINESS
An interview with Transition Consulting Group.
