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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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Construction Site :: November 2012
Base lodges across the country got a facelift this summer. Many resorts are debuting new and improved lodges this year. SNOWMASS, COLORADO A…
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Idea Files :: November 2012
Headphones, huts and free security checks are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts. Some of the latest and greatest ideas… #1 LISTEN UP…
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Industry Reports :: November 2012
SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY…BIG TUPPER ON ICE FOR NOW…OBITUARY…PEOPLE…SUPPLIER NEWS … SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY Actor Bruce Willis has handed over the keys of his…
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Will They Come Back?
Despite last winter’s lack of snow, season pass sales are surprisingly good. As of late September, resorts across the country were reporting season pass…
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Blue Pages :: November 2012
EMPEROR OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM… GORE, MILLER FORM CLIMATE TEAM… WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST TO OPEN [SORT OF]… WILD SEASON FOR WILDFIRES… TAMARACK RESORT…
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Slopestyle at Sochi
Will the Olympics change the face of slopestyle competitions? With its spectacular tricks, creative snow features and fearless athletes, slopestyle is sure to enthrall…
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IAPPA Expo 2012
There’s a world of year-round recreation options for mountain resorts. At the 2012 IAAPA (International Association of Amusements Parks and Attractions) Expo in Orlando,…
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Construction Site :: January 2013
Snowmaking was the name of the game this summer. WINTERGREEN, VIRGINIA As part of Wintergreen’s $12 million investment in facilities and infrastructure over the…
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Idea Files :: January 2013
Pre-poured concrete, customer services ideas, and the 2012 Idea File winner are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts. #1 Pour Me AnotherDarryl Cutter,…
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On the Road
BEWI Luncheon, November 2012… IAPPA, November 2012… Burton HQ, November 2012… Okemo, VT, December 2012 BEWI LUNCHEON — NOVEMBER 2012 Left: Attending the BEWI…
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Industry Reports :: January 2013
WISP SOLD… PEAK BUYS ANOTHER AREA… KSL BUYS 24% OF WHISTLER… UTAH PLANS OLYMPIC BID… POWDER MTN. SOLD… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS WISP SOld…
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Eco Tip :: BetaLED Lights
Switch from CFLs to LEDs to produce savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s become common knowledge that compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are four…
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Blue Pages :: January 2013
VAIL SHAKES UP THE RESORT BUSINESS AGAIN… GIVE NEW RIDERS A BRAKE… LEAVING WHISTLER, INTRAWEST HAS NEW LIFE… WELCH GOES DIRECTLY TO PARALLEL… MOMS,…
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SIA Snow Show 2013
Check out the editor’s picks from this year’s crop of new products. The 2013 SIA Snow Show in Denver attracted close to 20,000 attendees,…
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Groomer Face-Off
SAM’s annual look at what’s new in the grooming field is a little different this year, as we let manufacturers and readers take the…