In This Issue
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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…
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Mountain Spy :: January 2013
With the industry focus squarely on families, in this Mountain Spy, Liz Eren played Mom (we mean, decision-maker) and called around to…
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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…
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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…
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Purchase Power
The purchasing department can be a great ally in the effort to go green, but only if it’s given direction and support…
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Injury News: No Trend is a Good Trend
Injury rates for skiers and riders continue a slow decline, and some anticipated spikes have failed to materialize. “Skiing is a dangerous…
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Under Pressure
Special care is needed when dealing with hydraulic hoses on grooming vehicles. [Ed. Note: This is a reprint from SAM, September 1993.…
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Skiers, Riders Are Optimists
A little early-season snow is all it takes to tap the pent-up demand from last winter. “To say the mood is upbeat…
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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…
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Lifts 2012—A Big Surprise
Uphill transportation at ski areas dodged a big bullet. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE. Oh, how…
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Speak Out :: Media and Climate Change
When it comes to climate change, the media has not been helpful. Publisher Jennifer Rowan calls for mountain resorts to respond. Let…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Was Last Year Really So Bad?
Overcoming an off season is not so bad if you account for it in the first place. The end of the 2011-12…
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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…
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Water Games
As summer business continues to grow, here’s a look at affordable water play options. Water and summertime go together like Mom and…
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A Critical Look at the Climate Challenge
Winter resorts have upped their accountability in the climate change arena. Is it enough? NSAA’s newest environmental initiative, The Climate Challenge, asks…
