In This Issue
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Industry Reports :: January 2006
Peak Resorts Moves East Again… Burke Sold to Ginn… Gondola to Connect Whistler and Blackcomb… Laurel Remains Closed… Cypress Sold… Windham Sold……
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Blue Pages :: January 2006
Reviewing the Environmental Scorecard… $1 Millon for a Week in Aspen?… Evolution in the Park… Beer Money… Advertising on Forest Service Land……
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New Frontiers
In October, ski area operators from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea and North America discussed the future. What do Gucci, Burberry,…
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Halting the Brain Drain
A discussion thread at skilifts.org explores why it’s so difficult to attract and retain mechanics. Keeping qualified lift mechanics is a serious…
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Get ’em While They’re Young
Maine-based WinterKids infiltrates the school system to promote outdoor education and winter sports. It’s a long journey from equatorial Africa and southeast…
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Rethink Sled Culture
Incidents betweens skiers and snowmobiles are rare but serious. Do your practices reflect the latest thinking on sled use and safety? No…
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Ride Guide
The industry take its first stab at putting freestyle to paper. “Freestyle is not new but it is alive and thriving in…
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A Great Start
This year’s season got off to a record-breaking start for many and a nice rebound for others. If the ski season had…
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Emerging Markets
Slats is back and he’s analyzing the disappearance of the ski bum. Slats has his own corner of the bar, and he’s…
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What’s Your Area Worth?
If you’re planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here’s a formula to determine the value of your resort. How do…
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Speak-Out :: January 2006
Burt Mills, General Manager and COO of Moonlight Basin, courts new skiers with “Free Skiing for Those Who Earn It.” Olympic medalist…
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Publishers’ Memo :: January 2006
Terrain Parks, Guest Editor, Rental Winners, SAMMYs. First of all, we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! If…
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Building a Great Shop
A well-thought-out maintenance shop can save a lot of time and money and keep maintenance personnel productive. How would you define “efficiency”…
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Fun and Games
Take a look at some of the trends in entertainment straight from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show. For…
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Bouncing Into Summer
Gravity sports are all the rage and a great way for mountain resorts to cater to the summer guest. Given the cost…
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All Hail the Bullwheels of Summer
Mountain bike parks for summer guests boil down to the freestyle terrain your winter guests love. It’s all about creativity and doing…
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Playing Second Chair
With the cost of new lifts on the rise, many areas are turning to the second-hand market with a great deal of…
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Lifts 2005-Nothing to Brag About
In terms of numbers, the lifts built in 2005 hit an all-time low. But the news is not all bad. CLICK HERE…
