November 2008

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A Site of Their Own

As terrain parks become entities unto themselves, it comes as no surprise that some resorts are creating separate websites for them, as well.

A Walk in the Park

Written by Katie Bailey

Here's a look at what customers will expect in your park this year.

For Love or Money

Written by David O. Williams

Does the ski bum still exist? The answer is yes and we've tracked down some of these elusive animals to prove it.

Success Stories

Written by Janice Finnell

When it comes to retention, the wintersports industry does not fare too well. There are exceptions to the rule, though.

X Makes the Sport

Written by Melissa Bearns

Generation X is a lot different from the Boomers we cater to now.

Construction Site :: November 2008

Written by Staff Report

New lifts, expanded snowmaking and an interesting conveyor construction are featured in this issue.

Speak Out :: Once a Snow Reporter, Always a Snow Reporter

Written by Tim Cohee and Staff

Tim Cohee, Senior VP/Chief Marketing Officer at Mountain Springs-Kirkwood, talks about the value of personable snow reporting. Also, corrections for Tu...

Industry Reports :: November 2008

Written by Staff

BELLEAYRE CUTS BACK... SKIERS GETTING OLDER... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Driving Business

Written by Scott Andrews

Ski Maine launches a statewide pilot ride-share program this season, just in time to combat high gas prices.

Business Forecast: Mixed

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Fly-to destinations report soft early bookings, while drive-to areas saw increases.

Real Estate Meltdown

Written by Ken Castle

The credit freeze hit the resort business late, but it has now halted many projects in their tracks.

Best of the Best Practices

Written by Nicole Voth

What are top resorts doing to set the standard for business practices in wintersports? First in a series.

Mountain Spy :: November 2008

Written by Liz Eren

Mountain Spy Liz Eren owes this month’s idea to Lonie Glieberman at Mount Bohemia. He often plays practical jokes on his staff with strange phone cal...

Blue Pages :: November 2008

Written by Staff Report

JAY TAPS VISA PROGRAM TO FUND HOTEL... ALTERNATE ENERGY PICKS UP STEAM... CHINA: OWER TO THE (RICH) PEOPLE... SHOWDOWN OFFERS FREE LEARN-TO PROGRAM... ...

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