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July 2014

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

Talent Under 30

SAM takes its annual look at some of the talent in the industry under 30 years of age. Our future looks to be in good hands.

When Lightning Strikes

Written by Dave Zook

Lightning has always been a problem with chairlifts, but now, with ziplines, canopy tours and more, staying on top of the weather is more important tha...

Get Me Down!

Written by Jimmy Lawrence

With summer activities on the rise at mountain resorts, summer lift evacuations are becoming a reality—and they are much different than in winter.

Future Heroes

Written by Helen Olsson

While hosting competitive youth programs may not be the most profitable endeavor, the payoff over the long term can be big.

Construction Site :: July 2014

Written by Staff Report

Resorts around the world are adding terrain, lifts and services buildings for guests to enjoy next season.

Speak Out :: Letter to the Editor and Remembering Tom Jacobs

Written by staff

Letter to the editor and remembering Tom Jacobs.

Industry Report :: July 2104

Written by Staff

CUMMING BUYS MAJORITY STAKE IN SNOWBIRD... VISIT TOTALS... ALPINE MOUNTAIN SOLD... MAJOR EVENTS COME TO U.S.... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Right In Tune

Written by Rick Kahl

Rental gear can make or break a guest experience and requires year-round care.

Is the Price Right?

Written by Peter Oliver

Alternatives to traditional ticket pricing might just be inevitable.

Eco Tip :: Cleaning With Oxygen

Written by Liz Mettler

Savings all around with ozone laundry systems.

Mountain Spy :: July 2014

Written by Liz Mettler

In this month’s Mountain Spy, we play eager guest. As winter wound down, Mountain Spy Liz Mettler called to see about what projects resorts were work...

Blue Pages :: July 2014

Written by Staff Report

WILL PARK CITY OPEN THIS SEASON?... FOREST SERVICE SETS SUMMER GUIDELINES... TRAIL RATING SYSTEM WON'T GO TO POT... LITTLE BROTHER MIGHT BE WATCHING......