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September 2010

The Future of Real Estate A recent survey of both realtors and consumers sheds light on a changing real estate market in the mountains. Utes Can Be Brutes UTVs are great at tackling small ski area jobs. It's Showtime! Events both large and small are a great way to attract customers and keep the ones you have happy. By the Book Huff Hills came up with a lift training taskbook that keeps everyone on the same page. Air/Water Guns 2010 Here are the latest products in air-water and low-e snowmaking guns. Treating Customers Like Disney See how a couple of New York ski areas tapped into the Disney expertise to elevate customer service. Construction Site Here's an expanded look at summer operations. More Than a Liftie Lifties make the most contact with your guests. That's why good ones should be valued. Idea Files A parts cleaner, chair transporter and signs on skis are the latest great ideas to come from resorts. Speak-Out -- How Much Has Snowmaking Technology Improved? Snowmaking. Industry Report SKI AREA SALES... OBITUARY... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS Summer Biz New and old attractions alike drew big numbers of visitors. Cutting Edge Employee Training The basics haven't changed, but them has. Blue Pages CONGRESS CONSIDERS SUMMER AT AREAS... XANADU DOO-DOO... VISAS FUND JAY PEAK EXPANSION... MORE LESSONS FROM TAMARACK... GENERATIONALLY SPEAKING... USSA: PARTNERS WANTED