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It's no surprise that lift installations were down last year. However, the growing trends in tubing and beginner areas remain strong. Add a comment   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE....

• Snowmaking

Snowmakers across the country seem to have their own lingo for their product. Wouldn't it be nice if we all spoke the same language? Click here to download the entire article. Add a comment...

• Snowmaking

Snowmakers across the country seem to have their own lingo for their product. Wouldn't it be nice if we all spoke the same language? Add a comment...

• Summer

Hosting successful events not only increases exposure, it attracts crowds during the off season and can be a great way to include the community. Add a comment...

Can rental software help with your operation? Add a comment...

A glove dryer, a torch cart and ice bars are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts. Add a comment...

• Area Management

Here's how one employee's passion for the sport and for his job motivates everyone around him. Diamond Peak Ski Resort's, Mountain Ops Manager: Mike Bandelin. Add a comment...

• Resort Development

It takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to create a pipe or park. Pat Malendoski suggests several ways to use your resources wisely. Add a comment...

• Miscellaneous

Peak Resort Buys Boston Mills/Brandywine; Eight Canadian Resorts Require Helmets for Kids; Monarch Sold to Group of Investors; Powder Mountain Expansion on Hold; Vail/Intrawest Release First Quarter Numbers. Add a comment...

• Business

Are resort conglomerates going to give up the unprofitable ski area? Add a comment...

• People

Yes, we must improve the first-time experience--but we also have to address youth, youth women and income issues, too. Add a comment...

• Personnel Issues

SAM reviews a training package for sales personnel. The result? It's a winner. Add a comment...

• Miscellaneous

Fast November start fuels optimism; When MSAA talks, Suppliers listen; With friends like these...; Exclusionary Pricing/Loyalty program?; The Southwest Airlines of the Ski Biz; The Insurance Crisis that wasn't; Just what is our retention rate?; Reading the SIA tea leaves. Add a comment...

Discounted season passes aren't the only game in town. Here's a look at the different ticket pricing programs at some resorts. Add a comment...

• Obituary

Remembering contributors...Maria Bogner, 88; Steve Bradley, 86; Margaret "Miggs" Durrance, 85; Real Charette, 82; C.E. "Smitty" or "Redeye" Smith; Rufus Barringer, 79; Add a comment...

Identifying our Future Leaders; SAMMY Awards. Rental Handbook 2003. Add a comment...

• Environment

SAM goes to the environmental opposition groups to look for middle ground. Is there one? What do they say about our industry? Add a comment...