In This Issue
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2017 Terrain Park Contest
Our 13th annual look at trends in design and events. AFTER 13 YEARS OF HOSTING THIS CONTEST, WE CONTINUE TO…
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Evolving Orientation
Yes, you can make the onboarding process both more entertaining and more effective, as several resorts have discovered. Employee orientation programs…
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Artificial Surfaces: Endless Winter
Synthetic slopes are growing in number. Will operators reap the benefits of longer seasons or year-round operation? The idea of year-round fun…
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Groom Safely
Here are 11 tips guaranteed to promote the health of man and machine. There’s a chill in the air, the leaves have…
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Construction Site :: November 2017
Revamped beginner terrain and facilities, new lifts, and snowmaking upgrades highlight this month’s selection of summer projects. COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO Copper undertook…
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Speak-Out :: November 2017
What Is the Return on Investment of Terrain Parks? At the NSAA Convention & Trade Show in May, one session addressed the…
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SAM on the Road :: November 2017
Scenes from fall association shows, SAM Summer Ops Camp, and Mountain Tech Symposium. NEW ENGLAND SUMMIT, SUNDAY RIVER, MAINE, SEPTEMBER 12-14 This…
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News & Views :: November 2017
President Pawlak, Quebec Conversions, Vail Resorts’ Insights, and more. KELLY PAWLAK TO LEAD NSAA If likeability was a quality the National Ski…
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Pass Sales on the Rise
One day, season pass sales will plateau, or even fall. But this is not that day. All across the country, early season…
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Learning to Fly
When young kids are riding chairlifts, it takes a village to teach them the ropes. In an industry wishing to grow…
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Music in the Mountains
Choose the right mix of entertainers and performers, and your music program will be a smash hit. As a musician, I love absorbing…
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Progression Through Events
Introduce women and children to your park in programs that are tailored to their needs and interests. The 2017-18 season is…
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Moving on Up
Helpful tips for seasonal employees seeking to make a career out of the ski industry. One of the most common questions I…


