March 2015

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Vermont's Great Snow Gun Round-Up

February 26, 2015

In the name of energy conservation, Efficiency Vermont accelerated resorts' move toward low-e guns with a massive subsidy program.

Mountain Spy :: March 2015 :: Entitled Customers

Written by Liz Mettler

In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle what is becoming a persistent trend at resorts—entitled customers.

Blue Pages :: March 2015

Written by Staff

THE BIG VIEW FROM THE ASSEMBLY... HISTORY IN THE MAKING... DRONING ON AND ON... DAVID INGEMIE: END OF AN ERA...

Personal Protective Equipment

Written by Hans W. Hauschild

PPE is the last line of defense against employee injuries, and an important one.

Orphan Ski Lifts

Written by Howard R. Anderson, PE, Specialized Engineering

Though a lift's manufacturer may no longer be in business, the lift still requires maintenance and support. Where do you find it?

Budgeting for Success

Written by Jeff Schmidt, General Manager, Red Lodge Mountain, and Rick Kahl

Department heads can get the funds they need if they make the business case for their requests.

Industry Reports :: March 2015

Written by Staff

APR BUYS WINTERGREEN... INTRAWEST Q2 RESULTS IMPROVE... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... OBITUARIES

Publisher's Memo :: March 2015

Written by Staff

And the Winners Are...

The History of Cats: Part II

Written by Super User

A look at the recent past and how Prinoth and PistenBully became the dominant players in the market.

Code Read?

Written by Troy Hawks

Your Responsibility Code has been the cornerstone of on-hill etiquette and safety, but delivering the message is evolving due to societal and technical...

A Perfect Match

Written by Catherine Doucette

Resorts have exactly the characteristics marrying couples seek.

The eCommerce "Wait" Problem

Written by Samantha Rufo, nxtConcepts

Resorts and software developers are locked in a dangerous stalemate, each expecting the other to adapt to its ways.

Grooming Vehicles 2015

Written by Patrick Torsell, Grooming and Trail Maintenance Supervisor, Ski Cooper

As the dawn of the Tier 4 Final age arrives, suppliers are developing a new generation of grooming machines.

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