The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1964

January 2010

FEARLESS PREDICTIONS When we entered the new millennium, we asked a few experts to predict the future. Here we revisit these experts for an update. SUMMER IN THE AIR Many ski areas are turning into adventure parks during the summer…

January 2010
  • FEARLESS PREDICTIONS

    When we entered the new millennium, we asked a few experts to predict the future. Here we revisit these experts for an update.

  • SUMMER IN THE AIR

    Many ski areas are turning into adventure parks during the summer months.

  • LIFTS 2009–NOT MUCH TO SAY

    Lift construction crews were relatively quiet in 2009 as the economy shelved many plans for uphill transportation.

  • SNOWSPORT FACTORIES

    Indoor snow domes are all the rage in many parts of the world. Will they ever take off in North America?

  • CHINA’S EVOLUTION

    Many believe that the ski industry in China is on the verge of exploding.

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  • THE OTHER SEASONS

    The annual IAPPA show is full of great ideas for year-round entertainment.

  • IDEA FILES

    A hose trailer and a new life for an old groomer are the latest great ieads to come from resorts. Plus, the best idea from 2009.

  • TWISTER!

    What happened when Ontario’s Georgian Peaks ski club was hit by a tornado?

  • HEAD FOR THE PASS

    Skiers and riders scooped up season’s passes in great numbers this year.

  • SPEAK-OUT — DIGITAL KIDS

    Kids on the Web

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  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    COPPER SOLD TO POWDR… MOONLIGHT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY… RETAIL SALES (FINALLY) UP… TERRAIN PARK CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNDED… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER

  • THE ETERNAL SKI BUM

    Where will old skiers go before they die?

  • HIGH-TECH GROOMING

    GPS-guided grooming can help resorts use resources more efficiently.

  • KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES

    Remember who your best customers are.

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  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    Mountain spy Liz Eren tackles childcare with mixed results.

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  • BLUE PAGES

    BEHIND THE SNODGRASS EXPANSION DENIAL… TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS PASS FRAUD DETECTION… SHOULD ON-SNOW EMPLOYEES WEAR HELMETS?…MEET THE NEW BOSS, SAME AS THE OLD BOSS… DEW TOUR TO FEMALE SKIERS: BYE-BYE… THE RICH ARE STILL VERY DIFFERENT

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