July 2004 - Ski Area Management

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Numbers, Numbers

Are our skier/snowboarder visit numbers inflated? A survey and some basic math say, "Yes."

Working the Shows

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Put the "show" into the consumer show equation to build brand awareness and sell lift tickets.

Wasting Away

Written by Rick Kahl

Compost toilets are a great solution for mountain resorts. They save money, maintenance and are environmentally-friendly.

2004-2005 Media Directory

Written by Jessica Welensky

The annual round-up of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.

The Age of Convergence, Part 2

Written by Slavko Stanchak

Here's a look at what's available in the fan gun market.

Faces and Places

Written by Sam Geise, Rick Kahl, Jennifer Rowan

A photo album of the many trade shows and conferences throughout the past year, from both sides of the northern boarder.

Getting to the Top

Written by Alain Lazard

The author takes us on a global tour of the trends in lift constuction. The differences from continent to continent are vast.

On the Cutting Edge, II

Written by John Stouffer

The second annual Cutters Camp covered the ins and outs of building and maintaining freestyle terrain that keeps guests coming back for more.

Construction Site

Written by Staff Report

The summer construction season is in full swing.

SAM Idea Files

Written by Sam Geise

A boot dryer, a ladder transporter and storage for sheaves and grips are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.

Talkin' 'Bout Our (Four) Generations

Written by Janice White, President, HR Expectations

Age diversity in the workplace is creating new challanges and opportunites for managers and employees alike.

Fall Consumer Ski Show Schedule

Written by Staff Report

Ski Show contacts, addresses, and phone numbers.

Blue Pages

Written by Staff Report

Ski Towns Face Uncertain Future. Wheeling and Dealing the Mountains. A Bigger Red. A Wolf in Wolf's Holding. The Big 3 Post Some Big Numbers. Sugarbush...

Speak Out

Written by Olivia

Where have all the youth gone? By Karl Kapuscinki, General Manager, Mountain High. An open letter to the new NSAA Chairman, David Crowly. By Jennifer R...

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2004

Numbers, Numbers

Working the Shows

Wasting Away

2004-2005 Media Directory

The Age of Convergence, Part 2

Faces and Places

Getting to the Top

On the Cutting Edge, II

Construction Site

SAM Idea Files

Talkin' 'Bout Our (Four) Generations

Fall Consumer Ski Show Schedule

Blue Pages

Speak Out

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