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September 2006

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Paving the Way

It's the first place our guests come to when they visit and the last place they see-our parking lots. How can we make them more user-friendly?
New NSAA chairman bill Jensen speaks to SAM about the state of the industry and his vision for the future.

Playing Renewable Roulette

Written by David O. Williams
To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can do for you.

Who's Trying Now?

Written by Cindy Hirschfeld
Conversion and retention are the buzzwords of the industry. While the overall needle hasn't moved much, here are some bright spots.

What's New

Written by Staff
Ziprider cable rescue device, V-Kool heat-reflecting film, Keuka footwear, Techstar Plastics cart, Flexmeter wrist guard, Snow Tiger ski wagon, Milesto...

The Sin of Wages

Written by Skip King
The NSAA recently released its Wage and Salary Survey. We review how the industry fares compared to the rest of the workforce at large.
See what resorts were up to this past building season.

Speak Out :: September 2006

Written by Jarrod Moss, Peter Robertson, Staff
Jarrod Moss responds to SAM's query with "Thoughts on a Summer Day." SAM talks about "Taking Safety to the Next Level." And PSIA examiner Pete Robertso...
ASC Reviews Options for Steamboat... Wolf Creek Decision Upheld... Minturn Resort Gets Nod... A New Major Resort for B.C.?... Killington Loses Partner....

Mountain Spy :: September 2006

Written by Astrid Ramirez-Jacobs
SAM goes undercover.

Time To Train

Written by Katie Bailey
Effectively training rental shop staff is key to a safe and successful business.

'Round the Clock

Written by Tim Sweeney
Some visitors can't get enough corduroy. Is non-stop grooming the wave of the future?

Getting Together

Written by Linda Goodspeed
When most of the business is shrunk down to four short months, communication between departments is crucial. Here's how some area keep the lines open. ...

Is Your Boss a Bully?

Written by Nicole Voth
There’s plenty of them, you can’t change them, but you can learn to work with them.

Recruiting for Diversity

Written by Iseult Devlin
Jiminy Peak and Ski Butternut have found some great employees by working with a local group that promotes diversity.

An Unlikely Slope

Written by Jules Older
An enterprising Dutch investor turned a hilly pasture into a thriving snow business. Here's how.