July 2009

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Cat Women

When it comes to grooming operations, it's no longer a man's world.

Seeking the Heart and Soul of Snowshoe

Written by Brad Larsen

When it comes to the message you want to convey about your resort, is everyone on the same page?

Reinventing Summer

Written by Peer Oliver

Revenue-generating summer attractions don't have to break the bank.

A Splice in Time

Written by Rick Kahl

Are wire rope inspectors and splicers a dying breed? We take a look at the veterans who have been serving the industry so well for years.

Construction Site :: July 2009

Written by Staff

New lifts, new snowmaking and a wakeboarding pond are some of the projects that are coming on line this season.

Letters :: Global Warming is Real

Written by Seth Masia

Seth Masia of Solar Today writes in response to Allen Best's "A Slightly Skeptical Look at Global Warming" (May 2009).

Blue Pages :: July 2009

Written by Staff

RESORTS BEAT BACK LEGAL CHALLENGES... UTAH LIQUOR LAWS BECOME NORMAL (ALMOST)... CROSSHARBOR GETS YELLOWSTONE CLUB... TAMARACK: NEW OWNERS SOON?... FEL...

Industry Reports :: July 2009

Written by Staff

SKIER VISIT NUMBERS IN... SOLDIER TO REBUILD... HELMET USAGE UP... LE MASSIF GETS NEW INVESTOR... STOWE FOR SALE... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Trippin'

Written by Linda Goodspeed

In the never-ending search for visitors and market share, ski shop bus groups can be a valuable option for ski areas.

Stimulus Cash

Written by Andy Spielman

Winter resorts can tap into hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans.

Efficiency is King

Written by Tom Patton

Here's how three very different ski areas are meeting staffing goals.

Mountain Spy :: July 2009

Written by Liz Eren

Mountain Spy Liz Eren took to the phones to get info on discounts on season passes.

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