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January 2009

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The Obama Factor

What should we expect from our new president? Here are a few likely scenarios.

Lifts 2008 :: An Average Year

Written by Jennifer Rowan

While lift construction in 2008 was more or less average, the scale of some of the projects was far from it.

Fakin' It

Written by Mitch Kaplan

It might be worth taking a new look at artificial sliding surfaces.

Summer's in the Air

Written by Tim Sweeney

Mt. Hood Skibowl takes summer activities to a new level.

Hot Fun in the Summer

Written by Rick Kahl

SAM took to the IAPPA tradeshow floor and gathered a crop of new ideas for summer fun in the mountains.

10 More Under 30

Written by Katie Bailey

We take another look at some of the bright new minds this industry is fortunate to have attracted.

Construction Site :: January 2009

Written by Staff

New base lodges, a gondola and expanded snowmaking are featured in this issue.

Speak Out :: Mount Snow Hits A Nerve

Written by Staff

Mount Snow Hits a Nerve on Conditions Reports.

Industry Reports :: January 2009

Written by Staff

CNL BUYS TRIPLE PEAKS... SEVEN SPRINGS BUYS LAUREL MOUNTAIN... LOCKE RETURNS TO LAKE LOUISE... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Rentals on the Rise

Written by Linda Goodspeed

The economic slowdown could fuel an uptick in rentals.

Kitchen Aid

Written by Christopher A. Pasciuto

A little creativity with some basic ingredients can boost your f&b profits.

Adaptable Chair

Written by Staff

NSAA's current chairman of the board, Rusty Gregory, looks to a changing future with optimism.

Playing it Safe

Written by Jim Moss

OSHA may be coming to a ski area near you: yours.

Disney's Keys to Excellence

Written by Rick Kahl

Great customer service starts with great employees.

Mountain Spy :: January 2009

Written by Liz Eren

Mountain Spy Liz Eren owes this month’s idea to Jen Butson at Ski Vermont. For this question, Liz chose resorts near major metropolitan areas.

Blue Pages:: January 2009

Written by Staff

CNL TEES UP ANOTHER ONE... BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE $300 MILLION?... ROUGH TIMES AT INTRAWEST, VAIL RESORTS... JUST WHAT DETROIT NEEDS... OKEMO MAKES LEARN...

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