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RAISING THE BAR
When it comes to looking after our littlest guests, there are many ways to keep them, and the parents, happy.
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ICY GLASS CEILING
Mountain operations have typically been a male-dominated world. But that is changing as women make their way out of the offices.
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WHY IS CHANGE HARD?
The second profile in our terrain-based teaching series. Here we take a look at how Jay Peak converted employee culture.
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IN THE BAG
Air bags are providing year-round entertainment at resorts. Are they right for you?
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BY THE NUMBERS
Jiminy Peak and its sister area Cranmore are making more snow earlier while cutting expenses. Here’s how they do it.
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ALT GOLF
Disc and miniature golf are experiencing a renaissance.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
Resorts were busy this summer with improvements.
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IDEA FILES
A work platform for lifts, snowboard clipboards, and trees as fencing are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.
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ON THE ROAD
MSAA Summer Meeting, August 2013… Terrain Park Task Force, July 2013… Kässbohrer Factory Opening, July 2013… Tahoe Media Appreciation Day, August 2013
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SPEAK OUT :: DOES VICE STILL SELL?
John Fry, former editor of Ski and Snow Country magazines, responds to an article in our July 2013 issue of SAM.
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
BOYNE AND CROSSHARBOR TEAM UP… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS
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CREATIVE STAFFING
Technology is not a panacea when it comes to scheduling, but it can often help.
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IT’S PARTY TIME!
Birthday parties can be a good source of income–and promotion–if the nearby pool of kids is big enough.
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GOING DIGITAL
Computerizing accident reports helps ensure that records are complete.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
In this months Mountain Spy, there were two stand-outs and several more that were almost perfect. Of course, there were a few that were subpar, proving once again that the employees answering the phone can make or break developing customer loyalty.
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BLUE PAGES
WHO WILL CONTROL PARK CITY RESORT?… HOW TO FINANCE THE FEEDERS?… THE BATTLE OVER BELLEAYRE… CALIF. PUTS A KINK IN ZIPLINE BUSINESS… A PLETHORA OF PASSES… EVOLVING TERRAIN PARK MANAGEMENT
