It’s remarkable that this is the twelfth year we’ve put out the call for entries to our annual terrain park contest. We received numerous submissions from all corners of the earth, and the creativity continues to be next-level. We hope these interesting and elaborate ideas will once again inspire terrain park crews to keep pushing the envelope and progressing.

Publisher Olivia Rowan touches on the Terrain Park Contest, Cutter's Camp and the SAMMY Leadership Awards.

Snow brings people. And people bring their wallets. The contents of those wallets drive the economies of most ski area communities, small or large. People spend money in restaurants, hotels, and retail shops. When these establishments are busy, they often need help from local service people to keep everything running. As a result, electricians, plumbers, contractors, and the like are busy as well—all because there’s snow.

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To attract the college crowd, the price must be right.

High school-age employees are the backbone of many ski areas.

Stimulate your staff to help manage the inevitable burnout that happens during a long season.

Follow the screening criteria to smooth the way to approval.

Perspective and Views

This year saw an uptick in resort lift installations and upgrades, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience.