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  • RAISING THE BAR
    When it comes to looking after our littlest guests, there are many ways to keep them, and the parents, happy.
  • ICY GLASS CEILING
    Mountain operations have typically been a male-dominated world. But that is changing as women make their way out of the offices.

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  • WHY IS CHANGE HARD?
    The second profile in our terrain-based teaching series. Here we take a look at how Jay Peak converted employee culture.
  • IN THE BAG
    Air bags are providing year-round entertainment at resorts. Are they right for you?
  • BY THE NUMBERS
    Jiminy Peak and its sister area Cranmore are making more snow earlier while cutting expenses. Here's how they do it.
  • ALT GOLF
    Disc and miniature golf are experiencing a renaissance.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    Resorts were busy this summer with improvements.
  • IDEA FILES
    A work platform for lifts, snowboard clipboards, and trees as fencing are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.
  • ON THE ROAD
    MSAA Summer Meeting, August 2013... Terrain Park Task Force, July 2013... Kässbohrer Factory Opening, July 2013... Tahoe Media Appreciation Day, August 2013
  • SPEAK OUT :: DOES VICE STILL SELL?
    John Fry, former editor of Ski and Snow Country magazines, responds to an article in our July 2013 issue of SAM.

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  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    BOYNE AND CROSSHARBOR TEAM UP... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • CREATIVE STAFFING
    Technology is not a panacea when it comes to scheduling, but it can often help.

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  • IT'S PARTY TIME!
    Birthday parties can be a good source of income--and promotion--if the nearby pool of kids is big enough.
  • GOING DIGITAL
    Computerizing accident reports helps ensure that records are complete.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    In this month€™s Mountain Spy, there were two stand-outs and several more that were almost perfect. Of course, there were a few that were subpar, proving once again that the employees answering the phone can make or break developing customer loyalty.

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  • BLUE PAGES
    WHO WILL CONTROL PARK CITY RESORT?... HOW TO FINANCE THE FEEDERS?... THE BATTLE OVER BELLEAYRE... CALIF. PUTS A KINK IN ZIPLINE BUSINESS... A PLETHORA OF PASSES... EVOLVING TERRAIN PARK MANAGEMENT