Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.

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• A HOSPITABLE CLIMATE?

  As scientific evidence accumulates about the changing climate, winter resorts face many questions.

• GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN

  A commitment to the environment can pay off in myriad ways.

• HOT PROSPECTS

  Summer operations hold the promise of high margins and profits, but achieving them takes a concerted effort.

• EVERYBODY'S AN EXPERT!

  At something, that is. How can you turn that expertise into a superlative guest service culture that takes hold across all departments?

• WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK?

  SAM's 11th annual terrain park contest showcases the creativity and passion that keeps guests excited and coming back for more.

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• THINKING SMALL

  As small resorts confront changing demographics and an evolving industry, they face a collection of unique challenges.

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• CONSTRUCTION SITE

  Resorts across the U.S. have been upgrading lifts and other facilities as part of their efforts to improve the guest experience.

• ON THE ROAD

  SKINY - PSAA Expo Lake Placid, NY, September 21-23... MSAA Summer Meetings Alpine Valley, WI, August 16-19... NE Summit Attitash, NH, September 15-17... Snow Park Technologies Annual Retreat, Reno, NV, October 6-8

• SPEAK OUT :: MINIMUM WAGE WAR

  Coming to terms with the rising "minimum" wage.

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• INDUSTRY REPORTS

  NEW OWNERS AT BUCK HILL, SNOW RIDGE... ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOK... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... OBITUARIES

• PASSING THE TEST

  As season pass options continue to expand, purchases do, too.

• CONTROL HAZARDOUS ENERGY

  Lockout/tagout saves lives, and is required by OSHA.

• GIVE BEGINNERS EVERY POSSIBLE EDGE

  The search for the perfect beginner experience is a never-ending quest.

• MOUNTAIN SPY

  In this month€'s Mountain Spy, we address a growing dietary trend gluten-free. Though a seemingly simple question, the responses vary tremendously. In the end, as always, a personable employee is always the best solution.

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• IDEA FILES

  Simple solutions for glove drying, guest control, and on-hill marketing.

• BLUE PAGES

  HOW MUCH MEDICAL EXPERTISE IS ENOUGH?... DO OR DIE (HARD) FOR SOLDIER MOUNTAIN... BRINGING THE MOUNTAIN TO THE PEOPLE... JANIE€™S GOT A BUN... REMEMBERING LEONARD... STOP THE DRONES!