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Mountain Ops
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Pre-Season Pep Talk
Pre-season pep talks from industry leaders. The busy (never say frantic or scrambling) lead-up to opening day is an exciting and magical time—projects are…
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After the Ice
It took grit, teamwork, and lots of chainsaws to recover from a devastating March storm that hit northern Michigan and enveloped The Highlands under inches…
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Taking Control of Water
Use best management practices to manage stormwater and prevent operational disasters. When Mike Taylor purchased New York’s Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park in…
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Bigger and Bolder
Why so many ski areas are adding to their footprint, and the logistics behind these terrain expansions. Ski area terrain expansions large and small…