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News and Views :: July 2022
Apres-SKI, waivers under attck, people news, awards, and more. APRÈS-SKI MAGAZINE SKI magazine has been a part of my passion—like most skiers—for as…
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Speak Out :: Minimum Wage War
As the minimum wage continues to increase in several states, and even fast-food restaurants are offering higher wages, how are winter resorts being affected—and…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2014 :: Safety on the Hill
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle what has been a hot topic recently—safety on the hill. Surprisingly, resorts didn’t have very reassuring answers.…
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Blue Pages :: September 2014
Perspective and Views JUST HOW BIG IS THE GROWTH CHALLENGE?We know, most resort folks roll their eyes whenever Snowsports Industries America (SIA) talks about…
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Top Tips for Grooming
SAM turned to some experts for their top 5 grooming tips. With winter snowmaking and grooming operations fast approaching—for a select few, perhaps within…
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Industry Report :: September 2014
SUNAPEE WINS RIGHTS TO LAND IN COURT DECISION… BLACKJACK AND INDIANHEAD MERGE… PAJARITO TRANSFERRED TO LOS ALAMOS COUNTY… MOUNT BALDY FOR SALE… FAIRBANK GROUP…
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An Ounce of Prevention
Conveyor lifts have fast become the workhorses at mountain resorts. Servicing them before the season will prevent downtime and headaches. With more and more…
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Blue Pages :: July 2014
WILL PARK CITY OPEN THIS SEASON?… FOREST SERVICE SETS SUMMER GUIDELINES… TRAIL RATING SYSTEM WON’T GO TO POT… LITTLE BROTHER MIGHT BE WATCHING… AIMING…
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Mountain Spy :: July 2014
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we play eager guest. As winter wound down, Mountain Spy Liz Mettler called to see about what projects resorts…
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Eco Tip :: Cleaning With Oxygen
Savings all around with ozone laundry systems. Ozone laundry systems are not new, but advanced technologies have increased energy efficiencies and lowered production costs.…
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Industry Report :: July 2104
CUMMING BUYS MAJORITY STAKE IN SNOWBIRD… VISIT TOTALS… ALPINE MOUNTAIN SOLD… MAJOR EVENTS COME TO U.S…. PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS Cumming Buys majority stake in…
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Speak Out :: Letter to the Editor and Remembering Tom Jacobs
Letter to the editor and remembering Tom Jacobs. Letter to the EditorI am responding to Ski Area Management’s (SAM) “Best and Worst Marketing 2013-14:…
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Construction Site :: July 2014
Resorts around the world are adding terrain, lifts and services buildings for guests to enjoy next season. REMARKABLES, NEW ZEALANDFollowing years of planning, The…
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Blue Pages :: May 2014
PARK CITY LEASE DISPUTE NEARS THE END… TAMARACK TO GET NEW LIFT?… BALSAMS PLAN BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE… INTERCONNECT: THIS TIME IT’S DIFFERENT Park…
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Speak Out :: I Made Moguls Disappear
A response to Patrick Torsell’s speakout in the SAM January 2014 issue, titled “Where Are All the Moguls?” I MADE MOGULS DISAPPEAR I’m writing…
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Conversion Challenge
See how two areas on either coast successfully brought never-evers back. For the past 10 years, the mountain resort industry has circled around the…
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Blue Pages :: March 2014
MOUNT SNOW USE OF EB-5 VISA NO SNOW JOB… OKEMO REAPS REWARDS OF EFFICIENCY… SNOWBOARDERS V. ALTA: FIGHTING WORDS… COMMUNITY HILLS GET THE LOVE……
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Mountain Spy :: March 2014
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackled straightforward customer service. When a mother is bringing her brood up to your hill, how easy are…