In This Issue
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Mountain Spy :: January 2015 :: Gear Rental
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle the simple act of renting gear. When a customer has doubts about going through the…
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Blue Pages :: January 2015
THE GREENEST CATS… THE CAT’S MEOW: A CELEBRATION OF SNOWCATS… SILVER TSUNAMI HITS THE SKI INDUSTRY… HIDDEN GEM THE GREENEST CATSWhile some…
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Online Waivers
Cloud-based liability protection is the wave of the future. In the ski industry in particular, and the recreation industry in general, stuff…
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Fit Renters Right
Improving the bootfitting process, wherever possible, is crucial for return business. As the rental process becomes more refined and streamlined, one step…
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Eco Tip :: Heating Timers
Use only what’s needed, while minimizing human error. As all resort operators know, lift terminals house the mechanical systems that operate the…
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Deals Expand the First-Time Audience
Discount subscription programs such as Groupon broaden the newbie market. At Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque, Iowa, we are constantly working on…
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Gearing Up for LSSM and BAF
Resorts are taking a variety of approaches to boost trial and conversion. Entering its seventh year, the Learn to Ski and Snowboard…
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Industry Report :: January 2015
Vail Resorts to Invest $50 Million at PCMR, Peak’s IPO, and other news. VAIL TO INVEST $50 MILLION AT PCMRVail Resorts will…
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Letter to the Editor
NSP Responds to “Rescue Me.” > Rescue Me: Part I > Rescue Me: Part II I would like to thank Skip King for…
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Construction Site :: January 2015
Resorts across North America are making major improvements and expanding terrain for guests to enjoy this coming season. LOON MOUNTAIN, NHInnSeason Resorts,…
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Summer Ops and Tots
Without the liability protection afforded by inherent risk statutes, summer activities need extra care–especially when kids are involved. In the medical field,…
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Programs for Summer
Summer activities can be profitable. So can summer events. But the trifecta is activities, events, and programs. Industry conversations about summer operations…
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Walking the Line
It’s barely five years since aerial adventure parks appeared in winter resorts, but they have become a key part of the landscape.…
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The History of Cats: Part I
A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them. SlideShowPro({ attributes: {…
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Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE…
