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LIFTS 2014: IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal?
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RENTAL GUIDE 2015
Performance and graphic trends in ski and snowboard gear.
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THE HISTORY OF CATS: PART I
A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them.
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WALKING THE LINE
It’s barely five years since aerial adventure parks appeared in winter resorts, but they have become a key part of the landscape.
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PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER
Summer activities can be profitable. So can summer events. But the trifecta is activities, events, and programs.
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SUMMER OPS AND TOTS
Without the liability protection afforded by inherent risk statutes, summer activities need extra care–especially when kids are involved.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
Resorts across North America are making major improvements and expanding terrain for guests to enjoy this coming season.
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IDEA FILES
Tubing lane shapers, fast and cheap ATV windshield repairs, and mobile work platforms are the latest great ideas from resorts.
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ON THE ROAD
IAAPA Attractions Expo, Orlando, FL, November 2014… Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo, Boston, MA, November 2014… Ski NH Media Reception, Boston, MA, November 2014… TBL Fall Immersion, Killington, VT, November 2014… CCSAA Eastern Meeting, Stowe, VT, November 2014… Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo, Denver, CO, November 2014
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
NSP Responds to “Rescue Me.”
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INDUSTRY REPORT
Vail Resorts to Invest $50 Million at PCMR, Peak’s IPO, and other news.
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GEARING UP FOR LSSM AND BAF
Resorts are taking a variety of approaches to boost trial and conversion.
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DEALS EXPAND THE FIRST-TIME AUDIENCE
Discount subscription programs such as Groupon broaden the newbie market.
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ECO TIP :: HEATING TIMERS
Use only what’s needed, while minimizing human error.
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FIT RENTERS RIGHT
Improving the bootfitting process, wherever possible, is crucial for return business.
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ONLINE WAIVERS
Cloud-based liability protection is the wave of the future.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle the simple act of renting gear. When a customer has doubts about going through the rental process, how easy do you make it for them?
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BLUE PAGES
THE GREENEST CATS… THE CAT’S MEOW: A CELEBRATION OF SNOWCATS… SILVER TSUNAMI HITS THE SKI INDUSTRY… HIDDEN GEM
