In This Issue
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Stop Calling It a Base Lodge
The multi-use facility that serves as your resort hub can be a year-round source of revenue. In simpler times, ski lodges…
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How Deep is Your Snow?
Snow depth management systems enable more effective and efficient grooming and, increasingly, snowmaking. One of the wonderful ironies of modern grooming…
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2019 Terrain Park Contest
Our 15th annual contest drew entries from around the world, and highlights two major themes: community, and environmental action. Our terrain…
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Nobody’s Perfect
Even the best marketers occasionally lay an egg. What matters is whether you learn from your mistakes or continue to make them.…
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Construction Site :: November 2019
It was a busy “off” season at resorts large and small, all across North America. We look at a sampling of projects…
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An Eye for Ideas
A profile of the man who originated this regular feature and how he came to chronicle the collective genius of the mountain…
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A Lubricant For Every Use – Part 2 of a Two Part Series
Modern lubricants are extremely capable of doing their jobs, but only when you apply the right lubricant for the job. In part…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2019
We ask, “Do you rent winter clothing?” The Question: I’m going to be in your area over the holidays and would…
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Employee Onboarding: The Critical Moments
When it comes to workplace safety, new employees pay attention to what leaders do, not just to what they say. In…
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Embracing Unhappy Guests
By identifying dissatisfied guests as soon as possible, resorts can turn detractors into their biggest promoters. Microsoft founder Bill Gates once pointed…
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New Products :: November 2019
A collection of the latest technology and tools. REVL Revl is an automated video (and photo) solution for adventure experiences that…
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Life After LSSM
Without the Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month initiative to drive awareness, resorts are taking new approaches to promoting entry into winter…
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B77 Update :: November 2019
Work chairs pre-date some OSHA regulations currently in place for worker safety, and incorporating mandated precautions can be challenging. WORK CARRIERS: WHAT’S…
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News and Views :: November 2019
NSAA growth efforts, racing revival, plus people and supplier news. GROWTH: THE LONG VIEW The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) formed…
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On the Road :: November 2019
Summer Ops Camp, regional shows, Mountain Technology Symposium. Summer Ops Camp Gatlinburg, Tenn., Sept. 3-5 Campers about to embark on the…
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Publisher’s Memo :: November 2019
Much to learn, you still have… In the Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, Luke Skywalker discovers he needs help on…
