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11 Under 30 :: July 2021

This year's group of 20-somethings has already left their mark and they have ideas about where snowsports should head next.

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July 2021

Publishers Memo :: July 2021

What Comes Next.

July 4, 2021

July 2021

News and Views :: July 2021

Visit trends, Vail pay raises, patrol unions, Liftopia, and Olympic woes, plus people and supplier news.

July 4, 2021

July 2021

New Products :: July 2021

Equipment, software, and technology that raise the bar for service.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Mountain Spy :: July 2021

"Can your bike park accommodate our tandem mountain bike?"

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Forecasting a Summer Swell

With Covid-19 loosening its grip on the country, the outdoor recreation boom it spawned shows no sign of letter up.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Safety Programs Checkup

Make sure your resort safety programs and training are in compliance before OSHA comes knocking. As we emerge from Covid protocols, continue to brin...

July 5, 2021

Mirna Valero (@themirnavator on Instagram) learned to ski this year, and she brought her 135,000 fans along for the ride, introducing many to skiing and riding via her videos, photos, and stories.

July 2021

Torch Bearers

Meaningful partnerships with influencers can bea boon for resorts’ongoing diversity, equity,and inclusivity work.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Construction Site :: July 2021

New lifts, employee housing, and a Club Med are among this year's early-summer projects.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Maintenance Isn't Automatic

Whether your snowmaking system is manual, automated, or a combination of the two, follow a creful plan of care to ensure maximum efficiency.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Summer of Love

It will take thoughful guest education for newcomers and veterans alike to feel happy and safe as they embrace the outdoors this summer.

July 5, 2021

Wachusett moved away from broadcast television to “over-the-top television” (OTT) advertising on streaming channels, which allows for better targeting. Scan the QR code to view an OTT ad.

July 2021

Marketing Reset

A combination of traditional and digital formats-tra-digital, to coin a phrase—can update your marketing communications.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Build a Great Grooming Team

Here's what it takes to find the right people, develop their skills, and turn them into a smoothly functioning unit.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

11 Under 30 :: July 2021

This year's group of 20-somethings has already left their mark and they have ideas about where snowsports should head next.

July 5, 2021

July 2021

Turning Goals into Actions

A digital exclusive. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows answers the call for big climate action.

July 8, 2021