In This Issue
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SAM Terrain Park Contest 2024
Our annual contest shows how park builders flexed their creativity and ambition during the 2023-24 winter season. Every year, as we sift…
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Finding Balance
A new study of five Colorado mountain communities offers insights about residents’ views on their quality of life and the tourism economy.…
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Making Snow The Cross-Country Way
Low-snow winters have convinced some operators to embrace small snowmaking systems. When it comes to natural snow, the climate these days isn’t…
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Construction Site :: November 2024
New lifts and snowmaking upgrades at ski areas big and small, for-profit and nonprofit, across North America. Mont Grand-Fonds, QC Compagnie…
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Rev Your Engines!
A focus on project revenue can make the difference between breaking even and a meaningful return on investment. Parts 1 and 2 of…
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Staying Uniform
Consolidation has led to a few major manufacturers dominating the uniform market, but wholesale suppliers and smaller outwear brands still hold their…
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Envisioning An AI-Powered Future
What does the growth of AI mean for the winter sports industry? AI tools are already reshaping the way we search, shop,…
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Optimism Reigns as 2025 Approaches
After last year’s often challenging weather, resorts are looking for a rebound. Although visitation nationwide ended up strong last season, in some…
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Manage NPS By The Numbers
Should resorts seek to increase Promoters or decrease Detractors? It depends on how you play the percentages. The genius of the Net…
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News And Views :: November 2024
An interview with Killington GM Mike Solimano and new owner Phill Gross; thoughts from the MT2030 summit; a call to elevate safety…
