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November 2009

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Playing It Safe

By making safety part of its culture, Sierra-at-Tahoe has an enviable injury record.

Crisis Marketing

Crisis Marketing

Written by Ken Castle
Guests this season can look forward to deals like never before as ski areas try to lure customers during hard economic times.

Ahead of the Game

Written by Neville W. Sachs
Avoiding equipment failure while the season is in full swing can be done.

Home-Grown Videos

Written by Tim Sweeney
Thanks to new technology and equipment, resorts can create their own videos throughout the season, and customers love it.

Higher Learning

Written by Katie Bailey
The Burton Snowboard Academy at Northstar-at-Tahoe is creating core participants.
Why We Are Here

Got Pipe? Why?

Written by Jay Rydd
Maybe, just maybe, not everyone needs a halfpipe.

Energy Audits

Written by Bob Bradbury
Use this simple approach to start and expand an energy management program.

Give Yourself a Hand

Written by Michael Stuart
On-site lift maintenance training and advance preparation make in-season fixes easy and economical.

Watching the Games Go By

Written by Linda Goodspeed
The Olympics may generate a lot of excitement, but areas are sitting on the sidelines.
Mountain Spy Liz Eren takes on safety in terrain parks.
SCORE: VAIL, $9 MILLION, INVESTORS, 0... WANT MORE KIDS? GET OUT!... HELMETS FOR ALL ON-SNOW EMPLOYEES?... BOLTON VALLEY TAPS THE WIND... HEALTH CARE R...
LOVELAND FIRST TO OPEN... TWO NY AREAS TO REOPEN... MAINE AREAS TEAM UP... INTRAWEST TO RECOMMEND HELMETS... FORECLOSURE FOR MOONLIGHT... OBITUARIES......