SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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Disappearing Act
The “Gini Index” suggests that a shrinking middle class has limited U.S. resort visits. With what may be the first-ever 60-million visit total this…
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Tamarack in Turmoil
How finances for a northern resort went south. They still talk about the time President George Bush came to Tamarack, the up-and-coming Idaho resort…
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J1 Competition Heats Up
The shortage of H2B visas is forcing increased reliance on J1 visa programs. The stalemate over H2B visa quotas is likely to continue through…
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Demystifying Diversity
At Mountain High, Calif., snowboarders outnumber the skiers, minorities outnumber Caucasians, and its total visits outnumber the neighbors’. What is the first impression of…
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Don’t Create a Wait
Here are ways that bottom lift terminal areas can run safely and efficiently. There’s no doubt that when it comes to base terminal management,…
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Weather Bet
Derivatives can soften the blow of a poor season. In theory, weather derivatives can help smooth out the annual ups and downs of resort…
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Blue Pages :: May 2008
WILL ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN CRIMP VISITS?… RESORT TOWNS NEED NEW “SOCIAL CONTRACT”… NOT YOUR AVERAGE MOM AND POP AREA… MT. HOLLY CLUB HAS PAYMENT ISSUES,…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2008
For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren tackled the sticky issue of stolen equipment with varying results. The Question: I just…
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Snowmaking 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. The high cost of energy and concerns with global warming make…
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The Olympic Bump
Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants. Lindsey Vonn returned home to Utah this spring with…