The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1964

July 2015

656 reads   REACHING NEW MARKETS The ethnic makeup of America, and inevitably winter resorts, is changing. Are you ready to communicate with and welcome a new audience? 10 UNDER 30 SAM’s annual collection of 20-somethings who are making a…

 

  • REACHING NEW MARKETS

    The ethnic makeup of America, and inevitably winter resorts, is changing. Are you ready to communicate with and welcome a new audience?

  • 10 UNDER 30

    SAM’s annual collection of 20-somethings who are making a difference and leading by example.

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  • PLANET KIDS

    Soda Springs, Calif. has developed a simple, easy means for young families to introduce kids to snow and wintersports.

  • MIXED MEDIA

    Media buying used to be relatively simple. It’s become a fast-paced game of whack-a-mole in the quest to reach and impress customers.

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  • REBIRTH OF A RESORT

    Detroit Mountain was closed for a decade before a local non-profit found the will (and funds) to bring it back to life.

  • CONSTRUCTION SITE

    Resorts are adding a variety of summer and winter facilities to keep guests satisfied and eager to return for more.

  • IDEA FILES

    A summer rescue litter, safe and easy conveyor belt de-icer, and DIY conveyor cover are three clever solutions devised by Pennsylvania resorts.

  • ON THE ROAD

    Cutter€™s Camp Loon Mountain, April 12-14 | Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, May 12-14… NSAA National Convention San Francisco, CA May 2-6… LMS Jiminy Peak, MA, April 14-16… SAVMI Grand Junction, CO, May 18-21… CWSAA 2015 Spring Conference Whistler, BC, April 26-29

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    U.S. SKI TEAM TO MANAGE NASTAR… SEASON€™S VISITS DROP TO 53.6 MILLION… HEAVENLY SUMMER PLAN WINS APPROVAL… PEOPLE… OBITUARIES… CORRECTION: MUELLER LIFTS LIVES

  • PRICING SUMMER

    Pricing summer activities is the season’s hardest task.

  • JOB SAFETY TRAINING

    Plan and prepare now for autumn training programs.

  • ANIMATING THE PARK

    Ski areas are figuring out what works at summer adventure parks, and what doesn€™t.

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  • WHAT TO SAY, HOW TO SAY IT

    Communications after major events must be handled with utmost care.

  • ECO TIP: TREADWRIGHT TIRES

    An impact on every bottom line.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    In this month€™s Mountain Spy, we address a hot topic this past season€”disgruntled pass holders. The responses vary, but a personable employee is always the best solution.

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