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July 2010

Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.

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Featured Story

Fan Guns 2010

A look at the latest technology in fan guns.

Real Estate Gets Real

Written by Ken Castle

The current state of the real estate market is a wake-up call for resorts.

Walk on the Wild Side

Written by Tom Winter

Thanks to advancing technology in equipment, off-piste skiing and snowboarding are more popular than ever...and many resorts are answering the call.

Keeping It Safe

Written by Kevin Clark

With a little forethought and planning, on-the-job safety can become second nature for employees.

Lend Me the Money

Written by Rick Kahl

With the banking industry in a state of turmoil, how can ski areas find financing?

Fighting Fraud

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Scammers have grown more resourceful--so have resorts.

Show Love to the Locals

Written by Jared Winkler

Support your local riders and they'll become a great source of feedback and publicity.

What Don't You Rent?

Written by Tim Sweeney

Clothing rental is a big money maker for small resorts.

Mountain Spy :: July 2010

Written by Liz Eren

Mountain Spy Liz Eren tries to stump customer service with this issue's question on camping at resorts.

Blue Pages :: July 2010

Written by Staff

MOVING AND SHAKING IN THE MEDIA WORLD... PEACE THROUGH SKIING... SOLAR POWERED LIFTS... WASTING AWAY AT GREAT DIVIDE... IS SKIING SAFER THAN GARDENING?...

Speak Out :: Social Media Errors and Lessons

Written by Samantha Rufo

Social media pitfalls.

Industry Reports :: July 2010

Written by Staff

MOUNTAIN CREEK SOLD... SECOND BEST SEASON FOR SKI AREAS... NO GO FOR CRESTED BUTTE... OBITUARY... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS