In This Issue
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Is the Winter World Flat?
A global survey of ski industry conditions shows that the U.S. is a world apart.
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Speak-Out
1924 Pete Seibert 2002 An Appreciation, Gordon Dewey of Hedco, 79, A Cultural Challange, Snow Kings of the Hill.
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road
This summer, winter resorts took the advantage of Americans’ desire to stay close to home.
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Blue Pages
Insurance: A perfect Storm, Throwing the Book at Ski Corporations, FIS Joins the 21st Century, Monster Breakthrough, No More Whining about 9/11,…
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Risky Business
Discounted season passes are supposed to spark interest in skiing and boarding, renew lapsed partcipants and increase revenues. Are they succeeding?
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Food for Thought
With sales of organic food on the rise and no-sugar diets gaining in popularity, is it time to rethink the menu in…
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Tune Up Your Rental Gear
Pre-season maintenance helps ensure that your rental fleet is ready to roll when the snow flies.
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Color It Fun
Keep kids busy, teach them about safety, and make it fun with a new coloring book for winter resorts.
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Get Personal with Your Guests
Create more memorable experiences for your guests by giving them exactly what they want.
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Industry Report
Snow Summit buys Bear, Seven Springs Family Feud, and other industry news.
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The End Page
The fires at Heavenly Resort.
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SAM Idea Files
Ski chairs, snowboard markers and unique stools are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
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Construction Site
One of the last single chairs in operation makes its exit and some big expansions are started in construction projects across the…
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Snare Employees on the Web
With employees becoming increasingly difficult to find, ski resorts are forced to find innovative ways to attract workers. Why not try the…
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What’s New?
A round up of new products for the upcoming season: Shoe traction device, traffic vest, reservation software, snowmaking additive, absorbant mats, cheery…
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Flipping Over Winches
Believe it or not, there is an easy way to flip the winch cable–and it’s cheap and fast.
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Sliding into Bigger Profits
Snowboarding company Burton is hitting the slopes with specialized gear and training methods to help beginners into the sport.
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A Man of the Moment
An interview with the new NSAA chair, Rob Kautz. Where does he think the ski industry should focus its efforts?
