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July 2008

  SNOWMAKING 2008 A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. THE OLYMPIC BUMP Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants. READ MORE TOWER OF POWER Jiminy…

July 2008

 

  • SNOWMAKING 2008

    A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency.

  • THE OLYMPIC BUMP

    Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants.

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  • TOWER OF POWER

    Jiminy Peak’s wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it?

  • KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES

    Here’s a look at how small ski areas around the country successfully compete for their share of the pie.

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  • BETTER SNOW, LESS COST

    As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help.

  • CONSTRUCTION SITE

    New lifts and lodging properties kick off the summer construction season at resorts around the country.

  • IDEA FILES

    A hoist, a recycled guard rail and back-up lighting are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.

  • SPEAK-OUT

    Is Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? – by Rick Kahl. Remembering Darcy Brown – by Ann Rowan.

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    RECORD VISITS FOR SKI AREAS… OBITS… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS

  • FALL CONSUMER SKI SHOW SCHEDULE

    A schedule of this Fall’s consumer ski shows.

  • PLAYING THE VALUE CARD

    What, us worry? The price of gas doesn’t faze ski areas.

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  • MAKING THE CONNECTION

    How retailers and resorts can work together to help recruit and retain new participants.

  • A FEW GOOD MANAGERS

    Winter resort recruiters have one of the toughest jobs in the country. But there is hope.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    SAM Goes Undercover

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  • BLUE PAGES

    RESORT REAL ESTATE SALES COOL OFF… CSCUSA: AND THEN THERE WERE 22… BEING GREEN: WHAT CUSTOMERS EXPECT… NEW FACES IN THE CORNER OFFICE… A RECORD SEASON: WHY NO CELEBRATION?… SKIING AND RIDING IN JUNE, OH MY!… CNL IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD AREAS… IS SNOWBOARDING REALLY THAT DANGEROUS?

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