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November 2005

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What's in Your Park?

This look at the latest and greatest ideas in freestyle elements is more than just a round-up-it's a contest with prizes at stake.

Toward a Colorful Future

Written by Staff Report

How are areas tackling the emerging markets that will make up the new majority? Three areas talk about their plans.

Playing It Safe

Written by Katie Bailey

As preparations begin for what will, hopefully, be a great season, here are some tips on keeping the guests in your park safe and happy.

The Print Report Card

Written by Micah Abrams

As fall rolls around, so do the big issues of consumer ski magazines. Are they doing their job? And who is reading them?

Clearing the Air on Sustainable Slopes

Written by David O. Williams

Is NSAA's Sustainable Slopes making a difference? Some say yes, some say no. And changes are on the way.

Construction Site

Written by Staff

It was a busy summer as a new area comes on line and more real estate and new terrain will greet this winter's guests.

What's New?

Written by Staff

Toboggan run, bowling alley, recreational luge system, goggles, wax, custom insoles, backpack, footbed, ski/snowboard covers, snowboards, skis, boots, ...

SAM Idea Files

Written by Sam Geise

A stop gate, tubing class, and a rail lift are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.

Speak-Out

Written by Staff

On-Line Media Kits: Readers Respond. A Proud Sister, by Jennifer Rowan. Turning Kids into WinterKids by Rick Kahl.

Industry Reports

Written by Staff

Mammoth Sold... Prinoth and Camoplast Join Forces... NSAA Moves Convention... Spirit and Welch Team Up... Silverton Gets Unguided Skiing... Wisconsin S...

Under a (Gas) Cloud

Written by Linda Goodspeed

The prospect of high energy prices has resorts making all kids of plans.

Getting into The Games

Written by Paul Robbins

With U.S. hopes riding high for the 2006 Olympics, the USST is inviting resorts to be part of the action.

Champagne Taste

Written by Seth Masia

A slow but monumental change is shifting the balance away from basic fleet rentals toward demo and high performance gear.

Getting on the Same Page

Written by Richard Donahue

With the winter season fast approaching, it's time to revisit the R word.

Big Battle at Lolo Peak

Written by Claire Walter

Rancher Tom Maclay has cut a dozen trails for his proposed blockbuster Bitterroot Resort. But will his sweet dream turn sour?

Adjusting the Belt

Written by Tim Sweeney

Conveyor lifts have evolved quickly in the past 15 years-as has their operating and maintenance guidelines.