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THE PRIVATE SKI AREA: A MARXIST VIEW
Here’s one look at the trend in private ski clubs.
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PIPE DREAMS
Ductile iron is a great way to combat pipe erosion.
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2007-2008 MEDIA DIRECTORY
The annual roundup of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.
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GETTING A GRIP, PART 2
The second part in a two-part series on the history of detachable grips.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE
Lift installations across the country are accessing new terrain, easing congestion and making the mountain experience that much better: Schweitzer Mountain, ID; Brundage Mountain, ID; Mammoth Mountain, CA; Steamboat, CO; Bear Creek, PA.
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IDEA FILES
A pipe mover, trail-closing rope and recycled stair treads are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
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SPEAK-OUT
Different Approaches to Diversity-by Rick Kahl. 15, No 16, Under 30-by Chris Westover, Assistant Mountain Manager, Snowbasiin Mountain Resort.
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
FINAL SKIER VISITS DOWN… SALE OF CANYONS IN DISPUTE… CNL ON THE MOVE… HIDDEN VALLEY SOLD… ALPINE MEADOWS SOLD… RUSSIA TO HOST OLYMPICS… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS
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CHEERS!
Successful bar promotions are all about the buzz-the PR, that is.
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PLAYING POLITICS
Like it or not, politics plays a major role in all companies. Here’s how to turn it to everyone’s advantage.
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RETROFITTING THE RANCH
New lift technology adds life to old lifts.
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THE WATCHFUL LEADER
Observe your employees closely, and they will show you the best ways to motivate and lead them.
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BETTER LATE THAN EARLY
Labrador Mountain, N.Y., proves that it’s more important to be good than first.
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EXECUTIVE CLASS
How do you learn to become a top CEO in the ski business? Practice, practice, practice.
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MAKE BETTER SNOW FOR LESS MONEY
If the nozzles on your snowguns are damaged or degraded, they are just spitting away your profits.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
SAM goes undercover.
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BLUE PAGES
NEW GUIDELINES FOR TERRAIN PARKS… MAY I SEE YOUR PASSPORT, PLEASE?… INTRAWEST PUTS RESORT CHIEFS IN CHARGE… RIGHT TIME FOR REITS… INTO THE ABYSS AT THE CANYONS… THOSE RESILIENT, SAVVY YANKEES… SHORTSWINGS…
