In This Issue
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Speak Out :: Minimum Wage War
As the minimum wage continues to increase in several states, and even fast-food restaurants are offering higher wages, how are winter resorts…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2015 :: Gluten-Free Dining Options
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we address a growing dietary trend—gluten-free. Though a seemingly simply question, the responses vary tremendously. In the…
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Blue Pages :: November 2015
HOW MUCH MEDICAL EXPERTISE IS ENOUGH?… DO OR DIE (HARD) FOR SOLDIER MOUNTAIN… BRINGING THE MOUNTAIN TO THE PEOPLE… JANIEâS GOT A…
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Give Beginners Every Possible Edge
The search for the perfect beginner experience is a never-ending quest. At first glance, it would seem that Snowmass, Colo., should just…
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Control Hazardous Energy
Lockout/tagout saves lives, and is required by OSHA. Mike Mechanic has done his morning safety check of lift A and found the…
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Passing the Test
As season pass options continue to expand, purchases do, too. The pass wars continue to heat up, with more countries, more alignments,…
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Industry Reports :: November 2015
NEW OWNERS AT BUCK HILL, SNOW RIDGE… ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOK… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS… OBITUARIES NEW OWNERS AT BUCK HILL, SNOW…
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Construction Site :: November 2015
Resorts across the U.S. have been upgrading lifts and other facilities as part of their efforts to improve the guest experience. SQUAW…
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What’s in Your Park? :: November 2015
From unique features to over-the-top event setups, this is our 11th annual terrain park contest. CLICK HERE to download the article.
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Everybody’s an Expert!
At something, that is. How can you turn that expertise into a superlative guest service culture that takes hold across all departments?…
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Hot Prospects
Summer operations hold the promise of high margins and profits, but achieving them takes a concerted effort. The growth of summer tourism…
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Go Green, Save Green
A commitment to the environment can pay off in myriad ways. Going green can save you green. And while this prompts resorts…
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A Hospitable Climate?
As scientific evidence accumulates about the changing climate, winter resorts face many questions. Contrary to what some have said, those who professionally…
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Thinking Small
Small ski areas face a variety of challenges, many of which are unique to the nature of a small area operation. SAM…
