January 2012
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  • LIFTS 2011--EVERYONE WINS
    With new lifts in every region, sliders of every type are benefitting from a strong year in lift construction across North America.
  • WHAT WE'VE GOT HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE
    With a little face time and dialogue (and a lot of beer) the vehicle maintenance guys can get along with the operators...really.

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  • A SEVEN-YEAR ITCH
    Stevens Pass is making its mark on the downhill bike park scene after years of brainstorming and research.
  • 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.
  • ROCKING THE RENTAL WORLD
    Areas are actually making rental shops a positive part of the guest experience.
  • 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 a big impact.
  • CHANGE IS IN THE WIND
    The Forest Service is looking at allowing wind power on its lands.
  • GOING UP
    Believe it or not, there are guests out there who would rather hoof it up your mountain than ride a fancy lift. Keeping them safe is another matter.
  • LOOKING BEYOND WINTER
    Managers seek advice and insights at SAM's Summer Ops Camp.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    There was a lot of building activity at ski resorts last summer.
  • HOW'S YOUR APP-ETITE?
    Mobile apps are moving from novelty to necessity.
  • IDEA FILES
    Durable maze signs and a windproof heater vent are the latest solutions to come from resorts. Plus, we reprise the Best Idea from 2011.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    Mountain Spy Liz Eren goes back to one of our basic questions, and perhaps an area's most important phone call to field...

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  • GENAURA/SAM MAGAZINE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
    In fall 2011, executives and managers from almost 100 ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada responded to a survey about their use of several important technologies/services, including social media networks, microblogging services, and resort apps, which their ski resorts employ for promotional and communications purposes.

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  • ON THE ROAD
    SAM Summer Ops Camp, October 2011... BEWI's Boston Expo, November 2011... SAM on vacation.
  • BLUE PAGES
    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 QUAD AT GULMARG MAY TOP BRECK'S... WINTER REVIVALS... DOUBLE DUTY.
  • SPEAK OUT -- MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITY
    Summer opportunities.

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  • INDUSTRY REPORT
    PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPO... CNL BUYS STEVENS PASS... NSAA FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH IMBA... OBITUARY... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS.
  • ECO-TIP: CLEANER SLEDS, CLEANER AIR
    Two- versus four-stroke snowmobiles.
  • ONLINE EXCLUSIVE :: TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING A FAMILY BUSINESS
    An interview with Transition Consulting Group.

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