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Lifts 2002-Not One for the Record Books
It’s no surprise that lift installations were down last year. However, the growing trends in tubing and beginner areas remain strong.
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Finding the Right Words
Snowmakers across the country seem to have their own lingo for their product. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all spoke the same language?
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Putting on a Show
Hosting successful events not only increases exposure, it attracts crowds during the off season and can be a great way to include the community.
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Rental Goes High-Tech
Can rental software help with your operation?
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Finding the Right Words
Snowmakers across the country seem to have their own lingo for their product. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all spoke the same language?
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SAM Idea Files
A glove dryer, a torch cart and ice bars are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
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Diamond’s Sparkling Personality
Here’s how one employee’s passion for the sport and for his job motivates everyone around him. Diamond Peak Ski Resort’s, Mountain Ops Manager: Mike Bandelin.
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The Kindest Cuts
It takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to create a pipe or park. Pat Malendoski suggests several ways to use your resources wisely.
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Industry Reports
Peak Resort Buys Boston Mills/Brandywine; Eight Canadian Resorts Require Helmets for Kids; Monarch Sold to Group of Investors; Powder Mountain Expansion on Hold; Vail/Intrawest Release First Quarter Numbers.
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Slats Buys Whale
Are resort conglomerates going to give up the unprofitable ski area?
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More Than One Hole in Our Bucket
Yes, we must improve the first-time experience–but we also have to address youth, youth women and income issues, too.
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Desperate Measures
SAM reviews a training package for sales personnel. The result? It’s a winner.
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Blue Pages
Fast November start fuels optimism; When MSAA talks, Suppliers listen; With friends like these…; Exclusionary Pricing/Loyalty program?; The Southwest Airlines of the Ski Biz; The Insurance Crisis that wasn’t; Just what is our retention rate?; Reading the SIA tea leaves.
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Beyond the Pass
Discounted season passes aren’t the only game in town. Here’s a look at the different ticket pricing programs at some resorts.
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We Remember, Wanted New Pioneers, A Thank You to the Badami Family, Silver Bullet for Industry Growth
Remembering contributors…Maria Bogner, 88; Steve Bradley, 86; Margaret “Miggs” Durrance, 85; Real Charette, 82; C.E. “Smitty” or “Redeye” Smith; Rufus Barringer, 79;
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Sammy Awards, Rental Equipment Handbook
Identifying our Future Leaders; SAMMY Awards. Rental Handbook 2003.
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The Grass is Always Greener
SAM goes to the environmental opposition groups to look for middle ground. Is there one? What do they say about our industry?
