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March 2018

Move Over, Adrenaline

Cross Country Mountain biking looks to be one of the first potential summer operations to be able to open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this article from March 2018.
March 2020

Year-Round Passes

Season pass sales are being heavily impacted by COVID-19, one product resorts are looking at are year-round passes.

Magazine Archives

July 2008

Push to The Latest: No

July 2008

SNOWMAKING 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency.
THE OLYMPIC BUMP
Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants.
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TOWER OF POWER
Jiminy Peak's wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it?
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Here's a look at how small ski areas around the country successfully compete for their share of the pie.
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BETTER SNOW, LESS COST
As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help.
CONSTRUCTION SITE
New lifts and lodging properties kick off the summer construction season at resorts around the country.
IDEA FILES
A hoist, a recycled guard rail and back-up lighting are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
SPEAK-OUT
Is Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? - by Rick Kahl. Remembering Darcy Brown - by Ann Rowan.
INDUSTRY REPORTS
RECORD VISITS FOR SKI AREAS... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
FALL CONSUMER SKI SHOW SCHEDULE
A schedule of this Fall's consumer ski shows.
PLAYING THE VALUE CARD
What, us worry? The price of gas doesn't faze ski areas.
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MAKING THE CONNECTION
How retailers and resorts can work together to help recruit and retain new participants.
A FEW GOOD MANAGERS
Winter resort recruiters have one of the toughest jobs in the country. But there is hope.
MOUNTAIN SPY
SAM Goes Undercover
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BLUE PAGES
RESORT REAL ESTATE SALES COOL OFF... CSCUSA: AND THEN THERE WERE 22... BEING GREEN: WHAT CUSTOMERS EXPECT... NEW FACES IN THE CORNER OFFICE... A RECORD SEASON: WHY NO CELEBRATION?... SKIING AND RIDING IN JUNE, OH MY!... CNL IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD AREAS... IS SNOWBOARDING REALLY THAT DANGEROUS?

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