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MOUNTAIN SPY
SAM goes undercover.
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THE BEST AND WORST OF PRINT ADS 2006-2007
Our annual look at what worked and what flopped in print advertising for ski resorts this past year.
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THE BEST AND WORST WEBSITES OF 2006-2007
We’ve expanded our best and worst section to include websites. Except here, we use an insider’s and an outsider’s take.
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SPEAK-OUT
No Nox, The Diesel Dilemma-by Kathy Hubbard. Global Climate Change?-by Jim MacInnes.
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SOFTWARE UPDATE
When it comes to integrating all the departments at your resort, there are many options. Here’s a look.
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INDUSTRY REPORT
Homewood Buys Alpine Meadows… Snowbowl Snowmaking Battle Continues… ASC Closes on Sales… Retail Sales Down… Obits… People… Supplier News… Supplier People.. Correction.
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ALICE IN WINTERLAND
An in-depth look at the NSAA Economic Analysis for the 2005-2006 season. Sometimes the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
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WIND POWER: CLOUDY FORECAST
Fresh criticism of renewable energy certificates shows that when it comes to acting green, few things are black and white.
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10 INNOVATIONS THAT CHANGED WINTER
We asked one ski area veteran to weigh in on what he thought the 10 best innovations for ski resorts are. Some are obvious, some aren’t.
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PUMP UP THE VOLUME
This past winter, two Pocono areas proved the value of maximizing their snowmaking capacity,
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DISH IT OUT
When it comes to serving food, are we falling short?
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SHARE THE WEALTH
Here’s a concept: give your guests a personalized tour and lead them all over the mountain, without moving a muscle (or adding to staff).
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
New spas, lifts and hotels will greet visitors next season at several resorts.
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GOING ABROAD
As the domestic labor market tightens, resorts increasingly look overseas for staff.
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GETTING PERSONAL
Build great relationships with your best customers.
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EXTREME SEASON ENDS WELL
It’s no surprise-wherever and whenever the weather cooperated, skiers and riders turned out en masse.
