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November 2012

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

In the Park, And Online

Resorts tap park crews for assistance with social media management.

Construction Site :: November 2012

Written by Staff Report

Base lodges across the country got a facelift this summer.

Speak Out :: Keep Kids in Their Seats

Written by Richard Kun

Richard Kun, Pres. Snow Summit Ski Corp., on chairlift safety and kids.

Industry Reports :: November 2012

Written by Staff

SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY...BIG TUPPER ON ICE FOR NOW...OBITUARY...PEOPLE...SUPPLIER NEWS ...

Will They Come Back?

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Despite last winter’s lack of snow, season pass sales are surprisingly good.

Blue Pages :: November 2012

Written by Staff

EMPEROR OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM... GORE, MILLER FORM CLIMATE TEAM... WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST TO OPEN [SORT OF]... WILD SEASON FOR WILDFIRES... TAMARACK...

Be Safe!

Written by David Beers

A must-read account of how one man's shortcut almost cost him his life.

What's Your Cell Plan?

Written by Moira McCarthy

Smartphones, handheld devices, you name it—they are as common on the slopes as skis. But what about when it comes to employees?

In Tune With the Times

Written by Brian Metzler

Cascade's investment in an expensive piece of equipment has paid off in spades.

New Products :: November 2012

Written by Elizabeth Eren

See what's new for your resort.

Get Ready

Written by Yaroslav Stanchak

Modern snowmaking equipment is only as good as the maintenance it receives. Here's how to improve early-season performance.

Mountain Spy :: November 2012

Written by Elizabeth Eren

Mountain Spy Liz Eren poses a question about the Bring a Friend Challenge. Sadly, most resorts were unprepared.