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Trailblazers :: May 2019
Bill Irwin :: Champion of developing the best possible gear for beginners. For more than 40 years, Bill Irwin has been on a mission…
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A Peak, Even Epic, Year to Remember
The best snow in years and the explosion of multi-area passes push visits to new highs. Multi-area passes collided with massive snow in the…
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Tenants for Turns
Incentivizing homeowners to house employees is one answer to the employee housing squeeze. Affordable employee housing. For many resorts, the concept presents a critical…
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Electronic Controls: To Upgrade, or not?
A B77 “interpretation” encourages resorts to upgrade electronic controls on older chairlifts. This dive into the ANSI B77.1 Standard deals with Annex J and…
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New Products :: May 2019
A collection of the latest technology and tools aimed at refining opertions and improving the guest experience. Walltopia Ninja Course The Walltopia Ninja Course…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2019
The Question: I’m thinking about buying a season pass for next year, but I’ve heard it’s been really crowded this year. Are there plans…
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What Do Guests Really Want?
Yes, guests want great snow, quality food, and cheap tickets. But these aren’t necessarily what drives their likelihood to return or recommend. A…
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Indemnification Clauses
A brisk, clear-eyed look at the most important, boring aspect of risk management. Most people’s eyes glaze over whenever the topic of indemnification clauses…
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Top Prospects :: May 2019
Profiles of CSU ski area management program graduates. Now more than ever, attracting and retaining good talent is a significant challenge. The tight labor…
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Deep Roots
The Treehouse at Snowmass weaves nature with convenience to provide year-round programming for children. The Treehouse Kid’s Adventure Center in the base village at…