In This Issue
-
Greasy Glass Ceiling?
Mountain operations have typically been a male-dominated world. But that is changing as women make their way out of the offices. It…
-
Raising the Bar
When it comes to looking after our littlest guests, there are many ways to keep them, and the parents, happy. One small…
-
Why Is Change Hard?
The second profile in our terrain-based teaching series. Here we take a look at how Jay Peak converted employee culture. This past…
-
In the Bag
Air bags are providing year-round entertainment at resorts. Are they right for you? First they were a competition tool: a new and…
-
By the Numbers
Jiminy Peak and its sister area Cranmore are making more snow earlier while cutting expenses. Here’s how they do it. Snowmaking is…
-
Alt Golf
Disc and miniature golf are experiencing a renaissance. Golf is a sport that, over the years, has spawned a number of mutations.…
-
Construction Site :: September 2013
Resorts were busy this summer with improvements. PATS PEAK, NEW HAMPSHIRE Four major projects this summer at Pats Peak include a new…
-
Speak Out :: Does Vice Still Sell?
John Fry, former editor of Ski and Snow Country magazines, responds to an article in our July 2013 issue of SAM. The…
-
Industry Reports :: September 2013
BOYNE AND CROSSHARBOR TEAM UP… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS BOYNE AND CROSSHARBOR TEAM UP Boyne Resorts, which owns Big Sky, Mont., and CrossHarbor…
-
Creative Staffing
Technology is not a panacea when it comes to scheduling, but it can often help. Recent seasons have been watersheds for many…
-
It’s Party Time!
Birthday parties can be a good source of income–and promotion–if the nearby pool of kids is big enough. When Ski Roundtop, Pa.,…
-
Going Digital
Computerizing accident reports helps ensure that records are complete. It’s a risk manager’s worst nightmare: a serious incident and an accident investigation…
-
Mountain Spy :: September 2013
In this month’s Mountain Spy, there were two stand-outs and several more that were almost perfect. Of course, there were a few…
-
Blue Pages :: September 2013
WHO WILL CONTROL PARK CITY RESORT?… HOW TO FINANCE THE FEEDERS?… THE BATTLE OVER BELLEAYRE… CALIF. PUTS A KINK IN ZIPLINE BUSINESS……
