In This Issue
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Third Year Was the Charm
This year’s Economic Analysis shows that many ski areas are learning how to improve their bottom line. On balance, the 2005 NSAA…
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Rethinking the Resort Model
This author tells us why he thinks winter resorts should find a niche or go back to nature. “Soul is what comes…
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Construction Site :: May 2006
A look at what is on the plate for the coming construction season. From large to small, resorts are building new lodges…
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Diversifying Pats
Pats Peak started many years ago with an annual Diversity Day. Now, diversity is an everyday affair. It’s one thing to want…
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Speak Out :: May 2006
“Move the SIA Show to Denver” by Chris Diamond. “On Liability for NSP Members” by Larry Daniels. “ASTM Standards Are the Solution,…
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Industry Reports :: May 2006
Intrawest Sells Real Estate at Mammoth… New Statutes for Utah and West Virginia… Silverton Opens for Unguided Skiing… Steamboat Auctions Summit Properties……
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A Mixed Bag
In case we forgot, weather is king and will make the difference between good and great seasons. Record snowfall in the Northwest,…
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Who Needs Sleds?
In 1994, HoliMont Ski Club, N.Y., banned all vehicles from the hill during public operating hours to avoid collissions. But the benefits…
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Shift the Risk
If you’re planning on holding special events this summer or next season, here’s what you need to know. As spring and summer…
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Taking the Mystery Out of Customer Service
Camelback’s mystery shopper program has helped take its customer focus to a new level. When Art Berry took over Camelback Ski Area…
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Compost Happens
Keystone composts the vegetable waste at its high-end restaurants as part of an overall effort to shrink its trash flow. Dealing with…
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Blue Pages :: May 2006
Liability Waivers Grow in Colorado… Mammoth Shaken by Patroller Deaths… Mountains of Travel… Why a New Prez and COO at Intrawest?… Of…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2006
SAM goes undercover. The Question: My friends and I are planning to come up and ski this weekend for the day. We…
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Catch the Virus
Word-of-mouth marketing can be a resort’s best friend or worst enemy. With the Internet, there are ways to create your own good…
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The Best/Worst Ads of 2005/2006
An annual look at the good, the bad and the ugly in ski resort advertising. Part I: Marketing Skiing to the MassesLetting…
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Going Underground
If new snowmaking pipe is on the agenda this summer, forget those trenches-directional drilling may be the better solution. For most snowmaking…
