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2024

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Another Big Year, Even Bigger Lifts

North American ski areas installed 57 new ropeways in 2023, including some of the biggest lifts ever built on the continent, as m...

Rental Buyer's Guide 2024-2025

Written by Peter Oliver

Rental equipment has never been better as manufacturers continue to focus on improving the experience for both rental techs and end users.

How To Be A Boss

Written by Rick Kahl

Industry up-and-comers express relatable challenges, and mentors share lessons, advice, and actionable solutions.

Capital Ideas for Summer

Written by Bob Curley

Experts dish on how to survive (and thrive during) summer construction projects.

Beech Mountain, N.C., had reusable food storage bags made to promote its trash reduction campaign.

Taking a Stance

Written by Troy Hawks

More ski areas are addressing big social and environmental issues to distinguish their brand identity and built community.

Removing the massive amount of material that flowed into the base area at Lee Canyon, Nev., in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Running Water

Written by Josh Laskin

More frequest and intense rain events increase the importance of stormwater management.

Questions of Balance

Written by Tom Foley

A new assessment process aims to help mountain communities rebalance following pandemic-driven disruption.

Idea Files :: January 2024

Written by The Editors

Fan gun monorail, hose roof, and welder cart.

It's Just Business

Written by Micah Salazar

By analyzing key performance indicators, resort managers and leaders are better equipped for success.

ORDA redesigned the logos for its Olympic Legacy Sites following big upgrades to the facilities.

Better Branding

Written by Sean Magee

How to keep or grow your brand’s position in a market of like competitors.

Trainees gather for the NSAA Lift Safety Bootcamp at Palisades Tahoe, Calif., in 2023.

The Rise of the Mechtrician

Written by Mike Weise

Lift maintenance teams may not need IT people (yet), but lift mechanics—and training—have evolved in response to new tech.

Mountain Spy …… January 2024

Written by Donna

A question on free lessons.

Successful Succession

Written by Eric Smith

Succession planning is critical in securing long-term success for future owners of a business, and cementing the legacy of current ones.

Positive Energy

Written by Linda Goodspeed

As energy prices continue to spiral, ski resorts are creatively managing costs and consumption.

News and Views :: January 2024

Written by The Editors

Skiing in jeans at Jackson Hole, SAM Terrain Park Contest winners, crackdown on junk fees, letter to the editors, and more.