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July 2006

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  • Grooming for the Future

    The aging of our industry leaders is inevitable, but what are we doing to ensure that we leave the business in good hands? Though only in their 50s and still banking on plenty of working years ahead of them, the leaders of many resorts have already begun the process of finding capable individuals to someday replace them. "Most of the people in top spots at resorts certainly are from the Baby Boomer generation," says Mammoth Mountain president and CEO Rusty Gregory. "Those people have a lot of responsibilities but one of the most important ones is to plan for their own succession, to look for people with an enthusiasm for the resort business and the core sports and recreational activities e...

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The Cost of Capital

Looking to make some improvements at your area? Here's how to figure out what expenditures make sense.

Ten Things Your Website Should Have (but probably doesn't)

When it comes to websites these days, it's all about the user. Does your site have what your visitors want?

Snowmobiles and ATVs 2006

Whether in summer or winter, snowmobiles and utility vehicles are vital to area operations. Here's a look at what's new in these small workhorses.

Grooming for the Future

The aging of our industry leaders is inevitable, but what are we doing to ensure that we leave the business in good hands?

Mirror, Mirror

What are the dos and don'ts when it comes to publishing a vanity magazine? We review some of the best and the not-so-great.

Bromont By the Numbers

This small ski area in Quebec is growing by leaps and bounds.

Speak Out :: July 2006

Jennifer Rowan talks succession planning in "We Want Your Job."  Rick Kahl asks "Where's All the Growth?"

Industry Reports :: July 2006

New Skier Visit Record?... Bretton Woods/Mount Washington Sold... Assumption of Risk Upheld in California... Proposed Montana Ski Area Hits Another Snag... Wildcat For Sale... Homewood Resort Sold... N.Y. Area Getrs State Funding for Expansion... Seven Springs Sold... Tamarack Gets Funding... Brundage Gets Sold Owner... Awards... Obituary... People... Supplier News.

Mountain Spy :: July 2006

SAM goes undercover

Keep the Party Going

When it comes to seasonal staff, training throughout the season pays off in spades.

Fall Consumer Ski Show Schedule

A schedule of this Fall's consumer ski shows.

Setting the Standard

When it comes to standards, there are many gray areas.

Blue Pages :: July 2006

How Much Global Warming?... How'd the Government Get in Our Pants?... Moving Ginn-Gerly Ahead... Jackson's Temporary Tram Solution... Look Out-Here Come the Beatles!... Sliding Into Summer... Shortswings.

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