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March 2009

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Fantastic Voyages

Two massive lift projects on both sides of the border are engineering marvels.

Building Green

Written by Rick Kahl
SAM attended the annual Greenbuild International Conference and gathered the latest information on environmental building.

A Green Retrofit

Written by Allen Best
Updating an existing building with energy-efficient measures is not as hard, or as costly, as you might think.

Best in Show

Written by Katie Bailey, Elizabeth Eren and Rick Kahl
We bring you our picks for the best new products at the annual SIA show in Las Vegas.

Grooming Vehicles 2009

Written by Rick Kahl
While nothing earth-shattering was introduced this year in grooming vehicles, some tweaks and improvements will be noticeable on the slopes.

It Takes a Ski Village

Written by Janice Finnell
The SOS program is a great example of how ski areas can reach minority groups, build lifelong winter enthusiasts and give back to the community.
SAM announces the winners of the third annual Recruit of the Year contest.

Speak Out :: Security Alert, and What's Next For Troubled Resorts

Written by Kris Blomback, General Manager, Pats Peak
What's Next for Our Troubled Resorts?
CNL BUYS JIMINY... SNOW SPORTS SALES DOWN... ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK RELEASED... X GAMES STAYS AT ASPEN... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

So Far, So Good

Written by Linda Goodspeed
Does snow really trump all? It did through January.

The H-2B Dilemma

Written by Moira McCarthy
Getting foreign workers is not going to be easy.
Mountain Spy asks the question... Has the economy affected your skiing habits?

Green Taxes

Written by Mark E. Battersby
Here are some tax breaks that reward going green.
SANY FIGHTS SALES TAX ON TIX... TAMARACK ON LIFE SUPPORT... BEGINNERS WERE EVERYWHERE IN JANUARY... EVIL SPIRIT... FUR FLIES AT YELLOWSTONE CLUB