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  • Move Over, Adrenaline

    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.

  • Year-Round Passes

    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.

September 2012

  • Push to The Latest: No

 

  • 50 DEFINING MOMENTS: 1962 TO 2012
    The mountain resort industry has seen much over the past 50 years. Here are our picks for 50 moments that led us to where we are today.

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  • THE BIG PICTURE
    When it comes to social media, words are out and images are in. Here's what you need to know.
  • GET ME DOWN!
    While newer technologies have led to reduced downtime for lifts, it still pays to be prepared with a lift evacuation plan.

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  • FIT FOR THE JOB
    A new program shows that simple steps to keep your staff hydrated, well fed and physically in shape can greatly reduce injuries.
  • IDEA FILES
    Signs made of snowboards, conveyor cover storage and an innovative sprinkler solution are the latest great ideas from resorts.
  • BLUE PAGES
    STATE OF THE ART MYSTERY: ASTM LOOKS AT PARK RESEARCH... AND NSAA TALKS "PROGRAM..." U.S. OPEN LEAVES STRATTON FOR VAIL... GOING BOLDLY WHERE NONE HAVE BEFORE... PARK CITY WILL HAVE A SEASON, AFTER ALL... INCIDENT REPORT FORMS GO DIGITAL... SHORT SWINGS
  • MEMO FROM THE STAFF
    SAM Turns 50!
  • SPEAK OUT :: WE'RE IN GREAT COMPANY
    Birthday congrats to us all.

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  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    Mammoth to Shut Down June Mountain... Greek Peak Files for Bankruptcy... Otsego Club Not to Open... U.S. Won't Bid for Olympics in 2022... Obituaries... People... Supplier News
  • SEASONAL HIRING: FULL SPEED AHEAD
    It's business as usual when it comes to staffing for the upcoming winter.

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  • GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
    Bring A Friend program and new partners can help boost LSSM well above last season's 100,000.
  • NOW WE'RE TALKING
    It takes coordinated effort and clear communication to maximize fun and safety in the terrain park.

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  • TURN IT OFF
    A no-idling policy helps the environment and the bottom line.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    Liz Eren's mission this issue was to see how resorts are responding to the growing demand for summer activities.

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