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July 2007

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  • 15 Under 30 :: 2007

    When it comes to the next generation of leaders, we went out to find 15 people under 30 years of age who stand out. A religion major who hung with NBA stars, a park manager who fashions park features at his desk out of paperclips, and a marketing wizard who wants to bring the sex back to skiing. These are a few of SAM's 15 future leaders--the next hot commodities in the ski industry. These are the individuals who are not only here to stay, but have already made an impact. They've turned ski areas around, created innovative marketing solutions and revamped resorts. We're not saying these are the only people under 30 (or thereabouts; in the interest of full disclosure, a few of the followi...

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Midweek Blues

Can we put new life in old ideas for driving business?

Getting a Grip

You might be surprised to find out that detachable grips have been around for a long time. Not surprisingly, the miners had a big hand in them.

15 Under 30 :: 2007

When it comes to the next generation of leaders, we went out to find 15 people under 30 years of age who stand out.

Dogs to the Rescue

Avalanche dogs can play many roles at a resort, from rescue and recovery work, to some good old-fashioned PR.

Put It on Autopilot

When Wintergreen turned to automated snowmaking, it was hoping for more snow, less staff, and considerable savings. Did it work?

Blue Pages :: July 2007

NSP STEPS UP... BIG NAME CHANGE FOR WHITEFISH RESORT... A NEW LOOK FOR OLD MEDIA... PERSONAL VIDEO: THE NEW KILLER APP... BETTING AGAINST THE WEATHER... SUNDAY SYMBOLISM... SHORTSWINGS

Speak Out :: July 2007

Jules Older, Editor-in-Chief of Ski Press USA and Ski Press Canada talks about "The Perfect (Winter) Storm."  This Speak Out also includes an addendum regarding Wintersteiger Rental Software.

Industry Reports :: July 2007

2006/07 Visits Down... Boyne Buys in Maine... Ragged Sold... Awards... People... Correction.

Cheap Heat

Ground source heat pumps are becoming a common solution for reducing energy consumption.

We Want You

Make sure your recruiters know how to hire wisely.

Mountain Spy :: July 2007

 

In this Mountain Spy we talked to customers instead of customer service. Our aim, to figure out how well your core consumers know your summer offerings.