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FEARLESS PREDICTIONS
When we entered the new millennium, we asked a few experts to predict the future. Here we revisit these experts for an update.
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SUMMER IN THE AIR
Many ski areas are turning into adventure parks during the summer months.
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LIFTS 2009–NOT MUCH TO SAY
Lift construction crews were relatively quiet in 2009 as the economy shelved many plans for uphill transportation.
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SNOWSPORT FACTORIES
Indoor snow domes are all the rage in many parts of the world. Will they ever take off in North America?
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CHINA’S EVOLUTION
Many believe that the ski industry in China is on the verge of exploding.
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THE OTHER SEASONS
The annual IAPPA show is full of great ideas for year-round entertainment.
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IDEA FILES
A hose trailer and a new life for an old groomer are the latest great ieads to come from resorts. Plus, the best idea from 2009.
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TWISTER!
What happened when Ontario’s Georgian Peaks ski club was hit by a tornado?
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HEAD FOR THE PASS
Skiers and riders scooped up season’s passes in great numbers this year.
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SPEAK-OUT — DIGITAL KIDS
Kids on the Web
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
COPPER SOLD TO POWDR… MOONLIGHT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY… RETAIL SALES (FINALLY) UP… TERRAIN PARK CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNDED… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER
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THE ETERNAL SKI BUM
Where will old skiers go before they die?
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HIGH-TECH GROOMING
GPS-guided grooming can help resorts use resources more efficiently.
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KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Remember who your best customers are.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
Mountain spy Liz Eren tackles childcare with mixed results.
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BLUE PAGES
BEHIND THE SNODGRASS EXPANSION DENIAL… TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS PASS FRAUD DETECTION… SHOULD ON-SNOW EMPLOYEES WEAR HELMETS?…MEET THE NEW BOSS, SAME AS THE OLD BOSS… DEW TOUR TO FEMALE SKIERS: BYE-BYE… THE RICH ARE STILL VERY DIFFERENT
