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Summer Ops and Tots
Without the liability protection afforded by inherent risk statutes, summer activities need extra care–especially when kids are involved. In the medical field, there’s a…
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Programs for Summer
Summer activities can be profitable. So can summer events. But the trifecta is activities, events, and programs. Industry conversations about summer operations often focus…
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Walking the Line
It’s barely five years since aerial adventure parks appeared in winter resorts, but they have become a key part of the landscape. A handful…
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The History of Cats: Part I
A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them. SlideShowPro({ attributes: { id: “album-448987”,…
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Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE The…
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Blue Pages :: November 2014
WILL MINIMUM WAGE RULE HIT RESORTS?… CRESTED BUTTE A BUD TOWN? “WHATEVER”… TERRAIN PARK NOTEBOOK: LATEST SIGNS.. PEAK PITCH… UTAH RAISES THE ANTE… SKIING…
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Creating New Customers
Resorts roll out new conversion programs to put skier/rider numbers on a growth track. Terrain-based learning, ski giveaways, free season passes, affinity cards, coupon…
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Play It Safe
10 tips to ignite and enhance your safety programs. Safety programs often become stagnant when they have not been reviewed on a regular basis.…
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Industry Report :: November 2014
MAMMOTH BUYS BEAR AND SNOW SUMMIT… INTRAWEST BUYS OTHER HALF OF BLUE MOUNTAIN… SONG AND LABRADOR MERGE… NEW LAWS FOR CT AREAS… SNOWSTAR HAS…
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Idea Files :: November 2014
Snowplay tunnels, maze aids, and lift shack microwaves are the latest great ideas from resorts. SNOW PLAY Let’s face it——kids can’t ski or snowboard…