January 2015

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LIFTS 2014: IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal?
RENTAL GUIDE 2015
Performance and graphic trends in ski and snowboard gear.
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THE HISTORY OF CATS: PART I
A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them.
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WALKING THE LINE
It's barely five years since aerial adventure parks appeared in winter resorts, but they have become a key part of the landscape.
PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER
Summer activities can be profitable. So can summer events. But the trifecta is activities, events, and programs.
SUMMER OPS AND TOTS
Without the liability protection afforded by inherent risk statutes, summer activities need extra care--especially when kids are involved.
CONSTRUCTION SITE
Resorts across North America are making major improvements and expanding terrain for guests to enjoy this coming season.
IDEA FILES
Tubing lane shapers, fast and cheap ATV windshield repairs, and mobile work platforms are the latest great ideas from resorts.
ON THE ROAD
IAAPA Attractions Expo, Orlando, FL, November 2014... Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo, Boston, MA, November 2014... Ski NH Media Reception, Boston, MA, November 2014... TBL Fall Immersion, Killington, VT, November 2014... CCSAA Eastern Meeting, Stowe, VT, November 2014... Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo, Denver, CO, November 2014
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
NSP Responds to "Rescue Me."
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INDUSTRY REPORT
Vail Resorts to Invest $50 Million at PCMR, Peak's IPO, and other news.
GEARING UP FOR LSSM AND BAF
Resorts are taking a variety of approaches to boost trial and conversion.
DEALS EXPAND THE FIRST-TIME AUDIENCE
Discount subscription programs such as Groupon broaden the newbie market.
ECO TIP :: HEATING TIMERS
Use only what's needed, while minimizing human error.
FIT RENTERS RIGHT
Improving the bootfitting process, wherever possible, is crucial for return business.
ONLINE WAIVERS
Cloud-based liability protection is the wave of the future.
MOUNTAIN SPY
In this month's Mountain Spy, we tackle the simple act of renting gear. When a customer has doubts about going through the rental process, how easy do you make it for them?
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THE GREENEST CATS... THE CAT'S MEOW: A CELEBRATION OF SNOWCATS... SILVER TSUNAMI HITS THE SKI INDUSTRY... HIDDEN GEM

LIFTS 2014: IS THAT ALL THERE IS?

RENTAL GUIDE 2015

THE HISTORY OF CATS: PART I

WALKING THE LINE

PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER

SUMMER OPS AND TOTS

CONSTRUCTION SITE

IDEA FILES

ON THE ROAD

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

INDUSTRY REPORT

GEARING UP FOR LSSM AND BAF

DEALS EXPAND THE FIRST-TIME AUDIENCE

ECO TIP :: HEATING TIMERS

FIT RENTERS RIGHT

ONLINE WAIVERS

MOUNTAIN SPY

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