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September 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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Summer Biz Blooms

New and old attractions alike drew big numbers of summer visitors.

The Future of Real Estate

Written by Claire Humber
A recent survey of both realtors and consumers sheds light on a changing real estate market in the mountains.

Utes Can Be Brutes

Written by Peter Oliver
UTVs are great at tackling small ski area jobs.

It's Showtime!

Written by Katie Bailey
Freestyle events both large and small are a great way to attract new customers and keep the ones you have happy.

By the Book

Written by Andrew Beck
Huff Hills came up with a lift training taskbook that keeps everyone on the same page.

Air/Water Guns 2010

Written by Rick Kahl
Here are the latest products in air-water and low-e snowmaking guns.

Treating Customers Like Disney

Written by Moira McCarthy
See how a couple of New York ski areas tapped into the Disney expertise to elevate customer service.
Here's an expanded look at summer operations.
More Than a Liftie

More Than a Liftie

Written by Tom Patton
Lifties make the most contact with your guests. That's why good ones should be valued.
The President of Mountain View Technologies shares his view on changes in snowmaking...
SKI AREA SALES... OBITUARY... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Cutting Edge Employee Training

Written by Nicole Voth
The basics haven't changed, but teaching them has.
Mountain Spy Liz Eren tests out the summer work force with what is a seemingly simple question on summer activities.
CONGRESS CONSIDERS SUMMER AT AREAS... XANADU DOO-DOO... VISAS FUND JAY PEAK EXPANSION... MORE LESSONS FROM TAMARACK... GENERATIONALLY SPEAKING... USSA:...