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  • Catch the Virus

    Issue May 2006 Author Samantha Rufo Volume 45-3 Page 61 Subject Internet, Marketing, Media, Advertising   There’s a secret new marketing strategy circulating through…

  • May 2006

      THIRD YEAR WAS THE CHARM This year’s Economic Analysis shows that many ski areas are learning how to improve their bottom line. CATCH…

  • Energy Moves to the Front Burner

    Issue March 2006 Author Allen Best Volume 45-2 Page 50 Subject Energy, Environment, Snowmaking   Massachusetts’s Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort was already bracing for…

  • Resort Makeovers

    Issue March 2006 Author Claire Walter Volume 45-2 Page 43 Subject Real Estate, Resort Development   When Intrawest redeveloped the vintage resort at Quebec’s…

  • March 2006

    March 2006

      RESORT MAKEOVERS These days, resorts are making a big effort to offer up lifestyle, as well as winter sports. Here’s how seven areas…

  • What’s Your Area Worth?

    Issue January 2006 Author Ted Farwell Volume 45-1 Page 47 Subject Business, Finance   How do you determine the worth of a ski area?…

  • Bouncing Into Summer

    Issue January 2006 Author Rick Kahl Volume 45-1 Page 56 Subject Activities, Summer   Given the cost of capital and ops, you can’t just…

  • January 2006

    January 2006

      WHAT’S YOUR AREA WORTH? If you’re planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here’s a formula to determine the value of your…

  • Getting on the Same Page

    Issue November 2005 Author Richard Donahue Volume 44-6 Page 32 Subject Risk Management   You know that a lawsuit devours time and money and…

  • November 2005

    November 2005

      CONSTRUCTION SITE It was a busy summer as a new area comes on line and more real estate and new terrain will greet…