November 2010
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  • WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK VI
    Ski areas from around the world sent in the latest and greatest designs and ideas in freestyle terrain.

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  • A FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT OF SMALL AREAS
    Small ski areas on the East Coast and in Canada provide a glimpse into operations-driven business.
  • ARE YOU SNOW WHITE OR FAUX GREEN?
    A new system to test your productivity and energy use during snowmaking can lead to big savings.

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  • THE TALENT WITHIN
    Training terrain park staff to become future leaders can be a no-brainer.
  • RACING INTO DIVERSITY
    Pats Peak embraces all markets, which is good for the bottom line.

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  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    Ski areas are adding lifts, terrain and new services for 2010-11.
  • IDEA FILES
    A bamboo holder, a liftline gate and a high-powered mower are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • SUMMER OPS
    Areas and suppliers share and explore best practices at the inaugural SAM event.
  • SPEAK-OUT -- HUMANS WERE NOT MEANT TO HIBERNATE
    Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.

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  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    PEAK RESORTS TO ACQUIRE WILDCAT... OBITUARY... AWARDS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • WAKING UP SLEEPING GIANT
    Community and state funds have relaunched this small-town, non-profit area.
  • HEDGING BETS
    Resorts used deals and pass promotions to lock in business for this season.
  • THE ENERGY SQUEEZE
    Areas that seek ways to cut energy costs are finding them almost everywhere they look.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    Mountain Spy Liz Eren tackles customer service as a mother in this edition.

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  • BLUE PAGES
    WINTER WEATHER FORECASTS: THE LONG VIEW... WARREN MILLER DISAPPEARS FROM SKI FILMS... JOB HAZARD ASSESSMENTS MADE EASIER... DO SKIERS AND RIDERS WANT PRIVACY?... WHISTLER IPO: SIGN OF THE TIMES... STICKY? THIS WEB TOOL IS LIKE GLUE... SUNDOWN VERDICT REAFFIRMS RISK DOCTRINE... SHORTSWINGS