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  • LIFT CONSTRUCTION 2012 A BIG SURPRISE
    Uphill transportation at ski areas dodged a big bullet.
  • A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
    Winter resorts have upped their accountability in the climate change arena. Is it enough?

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  • WATER GAMES
    As summer business continues to grow, here's a look at affordable water play options.
  • SLOPESTYLE AT SOCHI
    Will the Olympics change the face of slopestyle competitions?
  • WAS LAST YEAR REALLY SO BAD?
    Overcoming an off season is not so bad if you account for it in the first place.
  • IAPPA EXPO 2012
    There's a world of year-round recreation options for mountain resorts.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    Snowmaking was the name of the game this summer.
  • IDEA FILES
    Pre-poured concrete, customer services ideas, and the 2012 Idea File winner are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.
  • SPEAK OUT :: MEDIA AND CLIMATE CHANGE
    When it comes to climate change, the media has not been helpful. Publisher Jennifer Rowan calls for mountain resorts to respond.

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  • ON THE ROAD
    BEWI Luncheon, November 2012... IAPPA, November 2012... Burton HQ, November 2012... Okemo, VT, December 2012
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    WISP SOLD... PEAK BUYS ANOTHER AREA... KSL BUYS 24% OF WHISTLER... UTAH PLANS OLYMPIC BID... POWDER MTN. SOLD... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • SKIERS, RIDERS ARE OPTIMISTS
    A little early-season snow is all it takes to tap the pent-up demand from last winter.
  • UNDER PRESSURE
    Special care is needed when dealing with hydraulic hoses on grooming vehicles.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    With the industry focus squarely on families, in this Mountain Spy, Liz Eren played Mom (we mean, decision-maker) and called around to see what this potential family trip had for her. As always, you just can€™t put a price on good customer service, no matter how many options you€™ve got.

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  • INJURY NEWS: NO TREND IS A GOOD TREND
    Injury rates for skiers and riders continue a slow decline, and some anticipated spikes have failed to materialize.
  • PURCHASE POWER
    The purchasing department can be a great ally in the effort to go green, but only if it€™s given direction and support for the effort.
  • ECO TIP :: BETALED LIGHTS
  • BLUE PAGES
    VAIL SHAKES UP THE RESORT BUSINESS AGAIN... GIVE NEW RIDERS A BRAKE... LEAVING WHISTLER, INTRAWEST HAS NEW LIFE... WELCH GOES DIRECTLY TO PARALLEL... MOMS, TRAVEL, AND FOOD... WE€™RE FROM ORDA AND WE€™RE HERE TO HELP... SHORTSWINGS