In This Issue
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Thoughts from Chairman Bill
New NSAA chairman bill Jensen speaks to SAM about the state of the industry and his vision for the future. With construction…
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Playing Renewable Roulette
To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can…
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Who’s Trying Now?
Conversion and retention are the buzzwords of the industry. While the overall needle hasn’t moved much, here are some bright spots. It’s…
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Paving the Way
It’s the first place our guests come to when they visit and the last place they see-our parking lots. How can we…
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What’s New
Ziprider cable rescue device, V-Kool heat-reflecting film, Keuka footwear, Techstar Plastics cart, Flexmeter wrist guard, Snow Tiger ski wagon, Milestone rock pavers,…
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The Sin of Wages
The NSAA recently released its Wage and Salary Survey. We review how the industry fares compared to the rest of the workforce…
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Construction Site :: September 2006
See what resorts were up to this past building season. Snowbird, UtahSnowbird is about to complete one of the more unusual projects…
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Speak Out :: September 2006
Jarrod Moss responds to SAM’s query with “Thoughts on a Summer Day.” SAM talks about “Taking Safety to the Next Level.” And…
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Industry Reports :: September 2006
ASC Reviews Options for Steamboat… Wolf Creek Decision Upheld… Minturn Resort Gets Nod… A New Major Resort for B.C.?… Killington Loses Partner……
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Mountain Spy :: September 2006
SAM goes undercover. The Question: I moved here from Colombia a few years ago and I do have a green card. I’ve…
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Time To Train
Effectively training rental shop staff is key to a safe and successful business. Have you planned out your rental shop training strategy…
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‘Round the Clock
Some visitors can’t get enough corduroy. Is non-stop grooming the wave of the future? Twenty years ago it would have been blasphemy…
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Getting Together
When most of the business is shrunk down to four short months, communication between departments is crucial. Here’s how some area keep…
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Is Your Boss a Bully?
There’s plenty of them, you can’t change them, but you can learn to work with them. If I had a snowflake for every…
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Recruiting for Diversity
Jiminy Peak and Ski Butternut have found some great employees by working with a local group that promotes diversity. Finding full-time employees…
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An Unlikely Slope
An enterprising Dutch investor turned a hilly pasture into a thriving snow business. Here’s how. At first glance, Auckland’s North Shore doesn’t…
