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Author: Katie Brinton

  • 15 Under 30 :: 2007

    15 Under 30 :: 2007

    When it comes to the next generation of leaders, we went out to find 15 people under 30 years of age who stand out.…

  • Dogs to the Rescue

    Avalanche dogs can play many roles at a resort, from rescue and recovery work, to some good old-fashioned PR. Teton County search and rescue…

  • Put It on Autopilot

    When Wintergreen turned to automated snowmaking, it was hoping for more snow, less staff, and considerable savings. Did it work? Is automated snowmaking worth…

  • Blue Pages :: July 2007

    NSP STEPS UP… BIG NAME CHANGE FOR WHITEFISH RESORT… A NEW LOOK FOR OLD MEDIA… PERSONAL VIDEO: THE NEW KILLER APP… BETTING AGAINST THE…

  • Speak Out :: July 2007

    Jules Older, Editor-in-Chief of Ski Press USA and Ski Press Canada talks about “The Perfect (Winter) Storm.”  This Speak Out also includes an addendum…

  • Industry Reports :: July 2007

    2006/07 Visits Down… Boyne Buys in Maine… Ragged Sold… Awards… People… Correction. 2006/07 Visits DownPreliminary estimates put nationwide skier visits at 54.8 million, down…

  • Midweek Blues

    Can we put new life in old ideas for driving business? Discounts, special events, programs, promotions—ski areas have tried them, and keep trying them,…

  • Cheap Heat

    Ground source heat pumps are becoming a common solution for reducing energy consumption. In 1990, Squaw Valley had a diesel fuel spill that cost…

  • We Want You

    Make sure your recruiters know how to hire wisely. Our goal in recruiting is to find first-rate employees to fill the positions at your…

  • Mountain Spy :: July 2007

      In this Mountain Spy we talked to customers instead of customer service. Our aim, to figure out how well your core consumers know…