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THOUGHTS FROM CHAIRMAN BILL
New NSAA chairman bill Jensen speaks to SAM about the state of the industry and his vision for the future.
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2006-2007 MEDIA DIRECTORY
The annual roundup of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.
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PLAYING RENEWABLE ROULETTE
To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can do for you.
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WHO’S TRYING NOW?
Conversion and retention are the buzzwords of the industry. While the overall needle hasn’t moved much, here are some bright spots.
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PAVING THE WAY
It’s the first place our guests come to when they visit and the last place they see-our parking lots. How can we make them more user-friendly?
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WHAT’S NEW
Ziprider cable rescue device, V-Kool heat-reflecting film, Keuka footwear, Techstar Plastics cart, Flexmeter wrist guard, Snow Tiger ski wagon, Milestone rock pavers, ColorID passholder, TAG Heuer timer, Rotella motor oil, SkiData ticket reader, CR-TEC electric valve operators, 3M locating/marking system, HID Powerlight flashlight.
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THE SIN OF WAGES
The NSAA recently released its Wage and Salary Survey. We review how the industry fares compared to the rest of the workforce at large.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
See what resorts were up to this past building season.
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SAM IDEA FILES
A tricked-out ATV, maze lines and floor tracks are some of the great ideas from creatie ski resorts.
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SPEAK-OUT
Thoughts on a Summer Day-by Jarrod Moss. Taking Safety to the Next Level-A SAM editorial. Growth Initiative Ills Start at the Top-Pete Robertson.
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
ASC Reviews Options for Steamboat… Wolf Creek Decision Upheld… Minturn Resort Gets Nod… A New Major Resort for B.C.?… Killington Loses Partner… Obituaries… People… Supplier People… Supplier News.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
SAM goes undercover.
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TIME TO TRAIN
Effectively training rental shop staff is key to a safe and successful business.
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‘ROUND THE CLOCK
Some visitors can’t get enough corduroy. Is non-stop grooming the wave of the future?
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GETTING TOGETHER
When most of the business is shrunk down to four short months, communication between departments is crucial. Here’s how some area keep the lines open.
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IS YOUR BOSS A BULLY?
There’s plenty of them, you can’t change them, but you can learn to work with them
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RECRUITING FOR DIVERSITY
Jiminy Peak and Ski Butternut have found some great employees by working with a local group that promotes diversity.
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AN UNLIKELY SLOPE
An enterprising Dutch investor turned a hilly pasture into a thriving snow business. Here’s how.
