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Know Before You Go
The folks at Gunstock were eager to get into year-round operations, but knew enough to do their homework before they dove in. “Summertime, and…
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Making More From Less
It’s no secret that small ski areas are vital to the overall growth in the mountain resort industry. Here is how three are having…
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Industry Report :: January 2012
PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPO… CNL BUYS STEVENS PASS… NSAA FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH IMBA… OBITUARY… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS. PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPOThanks to shaky market…
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Blue Pages :: January 2012
THE RESORT PHOTOGRAPHY REVOLUTION… SKIING IN OUTER SPACE… TERRAIN PARKS TO DOMINATE ASTM MEETING… USTPC SUSPENDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM… LET’S TOAST A GUINNESS RECORD… NEW…
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2010-11: Big Crowds, Bigger Expenses
We take our annual look at NSAA’s Economic Analysis and find a few surprises…and some major holes. According to the NSAA’s “Economic Analysis of…
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It’s All About the Snow
Lack of snow for many cut into visits during the first half of the season. Sparse snow in nearly all regions of the country…
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Industry Reports :: March 2012
MOONLIGHT GETS NEW OWNNERS… SEVERAL SKI AREA SALES COMPLETED… ARIZONA SNOWBOWL PREVAILS…AGAIN… MAGIC MOUNTAIN NOW SKIER OWNED… PA. SKI AREA LODGE DESTROYED BY FIRE……
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The Wake-Up Call
The 2011/12 season may go down in history as one of the worst for ski resorts. But there were some lessons to be learned…
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Dog Days Aren’t Over
Toting your dog everywhere is no longer just a celebrity thing. More guests are asking for, and getting, some canine consideration on their ski…
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Night Moves
When the sun goes down, turn those lights on to entertain guests. Winning a dedicated and willing night crowd is no easy feat for…
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Industry Reports :: July 2012
Jay Peak Acquires Burke… and other industry news. OWNERS OF JAY PEAK BUY BURKE QBurke Mountain Resorts, LLC, a company headed by businessman…
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Blue Pages :: July 2012
WINTER 2011-12 SEASON: BY THE NUMBERS… A LATE ADDITION TO BEST/WORST MARKETING… NO FUN IN THE FAMILY… BEAN COUNTERS: IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ’EM… OSHA WANTS TO SEE…
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Blue Pages :: May 2012
PCMR, TALISKER DUEL OVER…WHAT?…LSSM STANDS OUT IN DOWN SEASON…THOSE SHRINKING SENIOR BENEFITS…SYNTHETIC, BETTER THAN THE REAL THING?…WAIVERS, WAIVERS EVERYWHERE…AND YOU THOUGHT YOU LOGGED SOME…
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50 Defining Moments: 1962 to 2012
The mountain resort industry has seen much over the past 50 years. Here are our picks for 50 moments that led us to where…
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Blue Pages :: September 2012
STATE OF THE ART MYSTERY: ASTM LOOKS AT PARK RESEARCH… AND NSAA TALKS “PROGRAM…” U.S. OPEN LEAVES STRATTON FOR VAIL… GOING BOLDLY WHERE NONE…
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In Tune With the Times
Cascade’s investment in an expensive piece of equipment has paid off in spades. For a modest-sized Midwestern ski area, Wisconsin’s Cascade Mountain has quietly…
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Automation = Efficiency
Improving snowmaking systems through automation can save valuable time and man hours while helping out the bottom line. Snowmaking automation is still a relatively…
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Reits and Resorts
With their goal of earning a steady return, REITs are good partners for a certain type of winter resort. SAM’s Ski Area Ownership Timeline…