March 2007

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Moms Wanna Rock, Too

If you think that terrain parks are only for the kids, think again. Young mothers are showing an interest, but they need somewhere to play.

Grooming Vehicles 2007

Written by Rick Kahl

Both Prinoth and PistenBully introduce new machines and a third manufacturer is poised to it the market.

The Next Steps

Written by Seth Masia

With global warming looming large, what can ski resorts do to stem the tide beyond the traditional conservation programs?

Looking for Signs

Written by Moira McCarthy

Mountain resorts by their very nature are large spaces. Getting people to move around in them is a challenge, and that's where good signage comes in.

2007 SIA Show: Top 25 Products and Trends

Written by Staff

Want to know what will be hot on the slopes next season? We cruised the SIA Show in Las Vegas to find out.

The Top Recruits

Written by Staff

SAM kicked off its first annual Recruit of the Year contest and here is a look at some of the impressive winners.

Speak Out :: March 2007

Written by Tom Winter and Rick Kahl

Tom Winter talks about The Death of the Locals' Bar. We say Hats Off to the USST. And Rick Kahl calls for a Convergence by Conservation.

Blue Pages :: March 2007

Written by Staff

ASC SELLS MOUNT SNOW, ATTITASH, KILLINGTON AND PICO RESORTS... A PUBLIC FORTRESS... CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HOT DOGGING... THE SELLING OF SKIING, 2007....

Industry Reports :: March 2007

Written by Staff

Intrawest Buys Steamboat... Haystack Put on Ice... Brighton Sold... Revelstok on the Rise... PSIA/AASI and NSP Split... Ski, Skiing and TWS Sold to Swe...

Saved Before the Tax Bell Tolled

Written by Mark E. Battersby

A last-minute tax bill extended key tax breaks, but they are not reflected in the 2006 IRS publications. What can you do?

Gaining Efficiency

Written by Staff

Pats Peak added software controls to its snowmaking pumps, boosting efficiency and increasing reliability, for relatively little cost.

Weather Trumps All

Written by Linda Goodspeed

One thing's for sure about this winter: there's nothing normal about it anywhere.

Mountain Spy :: March 2007

Written by Liz Eren

For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren got on the horn to find out how ski resorts handle phone clls about their terrain parks. In a year w...

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