May 2013

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Best/Worst Marketing, 2012-13

SAM's anticipated annual review of resort marketing efforts.

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Written by Elizabeth Eren

A little summer maintenance on winter equipment will go a long way in the fall.

Thought for Food

Written by Moira McCarthy

Food and beverage still remains at the bottom of the customer satisfaction scale at mountain resorts. But some creative thinkers are reversing that.

Powder to the People

Written by Mark Harrison

As more guests venture off-piste, perhaps resorts can "design" the experience.

Made in the Shade

Written by Peter Oliver

Summer guests have their own very unique needs. A place out of the sun is one of them. See how resorts provide shelter and keep guests longer.

Look, Ma, No Wedge!

Written by Peter Zotalis

See why Welch Village threw out its old instruction methods.

Speak Out :: Where is the Magic?

Written by Joe Hession

Terrain-based learning.

Industry Reports :: May 2013

Written by Staff Report

GREEK PEAK AND SNÖ MOUNTAIN AUCTIONED... WHALEBACK CLOSES DOORS... LSSM REPORTS BIG 2013 NUMBERS... SAMMY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED... N.Y.’S ORDA TO ...

Nick of Time

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Winter arrived late in much of the country, but stayed late—and proved snow is always better late than never.

A New Approach to Summer

Written by Jason Blevins

With Vail's Epic Discovery plan on the table, the Forest Service ponders the rules for the Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act.

Eco Tip :: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Written by Staff

Electric vehicle charging stations.

Learning the Ropes

Written by Rick Kahl

Organization certifies inspectors for the new ASTM standard.

Mountain Spy :: May 2013

Written by Elizabeth Eren

Mountain spy, Liz Eren, asks a question on finding the best snow. We’d like to give credit for this question to Arapahoe Basin’s Alan Henceroth, wh...

Blue Pages :: May 2013

Written by Staff Report

PASS PERKS PROLIFERATE... PUTTING THE BITTER IN BITTERROOT... BOOTLEG SKI LESSONS ON THE RISE?... BURTON OPEN MOVE TO VAIL IS A HIT... POST MORTEM: MUC...

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