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July 2009

Seeking the Heart and Soul of Snowshoe When it comes to the message you want to convey about your resort, is everyone on the same page? Reinventing Summer Revenue-generating summer attractions don't have to break the bank. Cat Women When it comes to grooming operations, it's no longer a man's world. A Splice in Time Are wire rope inspectors and splicers a dying breed? We take a look at the veterans who have been serving the industry so well for years. Construction Site New lifts, new snowmaking and a wakeboarding pond are some of the projects that are coming on line this season. Idea Files Specialized stair treads and a clever way to increase chair tower clearance are the latest great ideas to come from resorts. Letters Global Warming is Real — Seth Masia. Blue Pages RESORTS BEAT BACK LEGAL CHALLENGES... UTAH LIQUOR LAWS BECOME NORMAL (ALMOST)... CROSSHARBOR GETS YELLOWSTONE CLUB... TAMARACK: NEW OWNERS SOON?... FELLOWSHIP OF THE MOTOR RINGS... CSCUSA GRAPPLES WITH ITS MISSION... MAGAZINES CHART NEW COURSES... ARIZONA SNOWBOWL CLEARS SUPREME HURDLE... INTRAWEST CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE Industry Reports SKIER VISIT NUMBERS IN... SOLDIER TO REBUILD... HELMET USAGE UP... LE MASSIF GETS NEW INVESTOR... STOWE FOR SALE... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS Trippin' In the never-ending search for visitors and market share, ski shop bus groups can be a valuable option for ski areas. Stimulus Cash Winter resorts can tap into hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans. Efficiency is King Here's how three very different ski areas are meeting staffing goals. Mountain Spy Mountain Spy Liz Eren took to the phones to get info on discounts on season passes.