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November 2017
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Featured Story
2017 Terrain Park Contest
Our 13th annual look at trends in design and events.
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Evolving Orientation
Written by Dave Meeker, Sarah Borodaeff
Yes, you can make the onboarding process both more entertaining and more effective, as several resorts have discovered.
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Artificial Surfaces: Endless Winter
Written by Peter Olliver
Synthetic slopes are growing in number. Will operators reap the benefits of longer seasons or year-round operation?
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Groom Safely
Written by Patrick Torsell
Here are 11 tips guaranteed to promote the health of man and machine.
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Construction Site :: November 2017
Written by Rick Kahl
Revamped beginner terrain and facilities, new lifts, and snowmaking upgrades highlight this month’s selection of summer projects.
Speak-Out :: November 2017
Written by Tim Cohee
What Is the Return on Investment of Terrain Parks?
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SAM on the Road :: November 2017
Written by Staff Report
Scenes from fall association shows, SAM Summer Ops Camp, and Mountain Tech Symposium.
News & Views :: November 2017
Written by Staff Report
President Pawlak, Quebec Conversions, Vail Resorts’ Insights, and more.
Pass Sales on the Rise
Written by Linda Goodspeed
One day, season pass sales will plateau, or even fall. But this is not that day.
Learning to Fly
Written by Jason Perl
When young kids are riding chairlifts, it takes a village to teach them the ropes.
Music in the Mountains
Written by Jeff Tuohy
Choose the right mix of entertainers and performers, and your music program will be a smash hit.
Progression Through Events
Written by Pat Morgan
Introduce women and children to your park in programs that are tailored to their needs and interests.
Moving on Up
Written by Natalie Ooi
Helpful tips for seasonal employees seeking to make a career out of the ski industry.