The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1964

January 2013

2290 reads   LIFT CONSTRUCTION 2012 A BIG SURPRISE Uphill transportation at ski areas dodged a big bullet. A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE Winter resorts have upped their accountability in the climate change arena. Is it enough? READ…

 

  • LIFT CONSTRUCTION 2012 A BIG SURPRISE

    Uphill transportation at ski areas dodged a big bullet.

  • 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.

  • SLOPESTYLE AT SOCHI

    Will the Olympics change the face of slopestyle competitions?

  • WAS LAST YEAR REALLY SO BAD?

    Overcoming an off season is not so bad if you account for it in the first place.

  • IAPPA EXPO 2012

    There’s a world of year-round recreation options for mountain resorts.

  • CONSTRUCTION SITE

    Snowmaking was the name of the game this summer.

  • IDEA FILES

    Pre-poured concrete, customer services ideas, and the 2012 Idea File winner are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.

  • 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

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    WISP SOLD… PEAK BUYS ANOTHER AREA… KSL BUYS 24% OF WHISTLER… UTAH PLANS OLYMPIC BID… POWDER MTN. SOLD… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS

  • SKIERS, RIDERS ARE OPTIMISTS

    A little early-season snow is all it takes to tap the pent-up demand from last winter.

  • UNDER PRESSURE

    Special care is needed when dealing with hydraulic hoses on grooming vehicles.

  • 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 can€™t put a price on good customer service, no matter how many options you€™ve 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.

  • PURCHASE POWER

    The purchasing department can be a great ally in the effort to go green, but only if it€™s given direction and support for the effort.

  • ECO TIP :: BETALED LIGHTS
  • 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… WE€™RE FROM ORDA AND WE€™RE HERE TO HELP… SHORTSWINGS

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