In This Issue
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Economic Analysis 2009-10
Despite the economy, the numbers look good for last season. The annual Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas (EA) for the…
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Grooming Vehicles 2011
New technologies in snow grooming equipment are leading to smoother rides, both inside and outside the cats. Improved winches is the theme…
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Electronic Ticketing
New ticketing systems are leading to an increase in profits and a decrease in payroll and fraud. The horse-drawn carriage, the telegraph,…
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Crossing the Line
Advances in riding equipment are making the backcountry more accessible than ever. But how do we keep guests safe? Out of bounds.…
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Editor’s Picks :: SIA Snow Show 2011
This year’s SIA Snow Show was a bonanza of new ideas. Here are some of our favorites. The 2011 SIA Snow Show…
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Condos on the Cheap
Is by-owner real estate renting taking a bite out of profits? Some say yes, some say no. VRBO. HomeAway. Chances are, if…
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Keeping Your Money
Changes in credit and debit card processing fees make it possible to reduce costs–but only if you know how. Many people who…
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Speak-Out :: Midwest Greats
An excerpt from Paul Augustine’s eulogy, given by his son, John P. Augustine. [Within days of one another, two industry greats from…
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Getting Started
How effective is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month? Consider: Two ‘never evers’ who took lessons as part of the January promotion…
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No Child Left Out
Programs coast to coast are bringing all sorts of newcomers to winter sports. As the diversity buzz grows stronger through the snowsports…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2011
Mountain Spy Liz Eren take on specialty shops to find out about the local ski areas. The results show that there is…
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Blue Pages :: March 2011
DEALS, DEALS, DEALS… RETAIL BUSINESS IS BACK IN THE BLACK… TALE OF TWO INDUSTRIES… UNTAPPED MARKETS EVERYWHERE… MICHELLE AND THE KIDS COME…
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Industry Reports :: March 2011
TENNEY AUCTIONED… INTRAWEST MOVING HEADQUARTERS… SELKIRK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS… TENNEY AUCTIONEDTenney Mountain, N.H., was sold in a foreclosure…
