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• Personnel Issues

International college students on J-1 cultural exchange visas are key to U.S. ski area operations. So how do they differ from H-2B guest workers and what’s the current political landscape?

• Lifts

With the most new lift installations since 2006, it was a big year for fixed grips, as our annual lift survey reveals.

• Food & Beverage

It pays to think outside the bread bowl and get creativ e with your food and drink venues.

• Summer
• Safety
• Risk Management

Inclusive and customizable, netted play structures are catching on.

• Summer
• Activities

These popular European activities are beginning to make their mark as summer attractions at North American ski areas.

• Ski Area Profiles

We profile three local ski areas that are the lifeblood of their communities.

• Rental

A rundown on what's new, what hasn't changed (for good reason), and what's trending in ski and snowbord rental gear.

• Buildings & Grounds

It takes a strategic and thoughtful approach to properly outfitting your lodge and diing spaces—here's how.

• New Ideas

DIY auxiliary motor switch, electric panel protector, and best idea of 2019.

• Lift Maintenance

The ins and outs of a monumental new tool for ski areas.

• Customer Service

"Do you have childcare?

• Environment

The implications of air travel.

• New Products

New tech, hot seats, and kids play.

• Customer Service
• leadership

Year three of the Summit Series begins. Three mentors offer candid and insightful advice on creating life-changing guest experiences.

• People

Evan Reece, ecommerce pioneer.

• Marketing

Independents feast while the big guys battle.

• News

Lift mechanic shortage, mentors talk consolidation, Big SNOW, and more.

• Conferences / Trade Shows

 Scenes from a busy fall trade show and events season.

• Pub Memo

'Tis the Season.