Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.
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A HOSPITABLE CLIMATE?
As scientific evidence accumulates about the changing climate, winter resorts face many questions.
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GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN
A commitment to the environment can pay off in myriad ways.
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HOT PROSPECTS
Summer operations hold the promise of high margins and profits, but achieving them takes a concerted effort.
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EVERYBODY’S AN EXPERT!
At something, that is. How can you turn that expertise into a superlative guest service culture that takes hold across all departments?
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WHAT’S IN YOUR PARK?
SAM’s 11th annual terrain park contest showcases the creativity and passion that keeps guests excited and coming back for more.
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THINKING SMALL
As small resorts confront changing demographics and an evolving industry, they face a collection of unique challenges.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
Resorts across the U.S. have been upgrading lifts and other facilities as part of their efforts to improve the guest experience.
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ON THE ROAD
SKINY – PSAA Expo Lake Placid, NY, September 21-23… MSAA Summer Meetings Alpine Valley, WI, August 16-19… NE Summit Attitash, NH, September 15-17… Snow Park Technologies Annual Retreat, Reno, NV, October 6-8
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SPEAK OUT :: MINIMUM WAGE WAR
Coming to terms with the rising “minimum” wage.
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
NEW OWNERS AT BUCK HILL, SNOW RIDGE… ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOK… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS… OBITUARIES
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PASSING THE TEST
As season pass options continue to expand, purchases do, too.
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CONTROL HAZARDOUS ENERGY
Lockout/tagout saves lives, and is required by OSHA.
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GIVE BEGINNERS EVERY POSSIBLE EDGE
The search for the perfect beginner experience is a never-ending quest.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we address a growing dietary trend gluten-free. Though a seemingly simple question, the responses vary tremendously. In the end, as always, a personable employee is always the best solution.
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IDEA FILES
Simple solutions for glove drying, guest control, and on-hill marketing.
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BLUE PAGES
HOW MUCH MEDICAL EXPERTISE IS ENOUGH?… DO OR DIE (HARD) FOR SOLDIER MOUNTAIN… BRINGING THE MOUNTAIN TO THE PEOPLE… JANIES GOT A BUN… REMEMBERING LEONARD… STOP THE DRONES!
